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ISCA Shows Solidarity with Syrian Refugees
December 4, 2015

The refugee crisis continues to make headlines as the long civil war drags on in Syria. Millions of desperate people are fleeing from wars in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of ISCA’s commitments is to support communities and people around the world. Saddened by the plight of the Syrian refugees and in recognition of the hardship that many of these families will face even after having successfully made their way into a safer country, our Secretary-Treasurer David MacKay decided to become active locally. Together with our two ISCA interns, Isabelle Kim and Joe Elliot, who were on Prince Edward Island preparing for their imminent departure to Haiti, David organized a benefit folk music concert in Charlottetown in support of Syrian families being relocated to the island by the local United Church.

The generous spirit of the Islanders was once again made apparent with many local musicians stepping forward to offer their talents at the concert, which was held at the PEI Farm Centre on University Avenue. Despite inclement weather, approximately 40 Islanders were in attendance to enjoy a variety of folk music offered by Alan Tuck, Dino Dunsford, James Philips, and PJ Holden. It was a great evening and ISCA would like to thank everyone who contributed to it, not least to Phil Ferraro, General Manager of the Farm Centre, for continuously being supportive of ISCA and its events.

Phil Witcher, chair of the Trinity United Church Refugee Committee, spoke about the plans the church has to bring up to five Syrian families to the greater Charlottetown area in the next few weeks. He thanked ISCA for its fundraising efforts and provided information on how others could make a contribution. ISCA also took this opportunity to showcase its agricultural business initiatives in Haiti and to inform concert attendees about ISCA’s inspiring work with the Haitian communities.

As the refugee crisis evolves, ISCA will continue to show its solidarity for those in need and will work with other organizations to improve people’s lives. Thanks to all of our supporters for making such initiatives possible, and for allowing us to continue to be considerate of other people’s needs!

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ISCA Intern Isabelle Kim welcoming guests at the Syrian refugee benefit concert

                                                                                                                                                                            

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