The Long Table, a non-denominational group of Vernon and Coldstream residents, is hosting an online auction until Sunday, May 12 to help a family of immigrants settle into their new home in Vernon.
The Long Table is working with and World renew to help settle a single mother and her four children who will be coming to Vernon in the next few months through United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR).
Proceeds from the auction will help with initial expenses such as damage deposit and first month鈥檚 rent, weather-appropriate clothing, household needs, school supplies, and medical emergencies.
Donations are being accepted in the form of cheques addressed to East Hill Community Church with 鈥淭he Long Table鈥� on the memo line. Cheques can be mailed directly to 3605 12 St, Vernon, BC V1T 3S7.
Those interested in dontating to the online auction, visit .
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