The Inter-Church Immigrant Support Group (IISG) is made up of volunteers from Christian churches in Durham region. They aim to assist immigrants and refugees who are new to Durham integrate into the local community. If you need any of the following services, the IISG may be able to help:
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Assisting with transportation
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Locating available furniture, household items and clothing
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Advocating in situations as required
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Helping with a variety of school needs for children
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Referring to support agencies and government services
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Friendship and orientation
Newcomers are most often referred to the IISG through settlement workers at the Community Development Council Durham or through LINC/ESL teachers in the Durham Public and Catholic School Boards.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering with the Inter-Church Immigrant Support Group, they have particular need for the following:
Volunteers to ….
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Visit families and assess needs
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Help occasionally with deliveries
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Drive newcomers to appointments
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Help and encourage with English conversation skills
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Help with moving furniture
They also need …
Donations of furniture and household items
Drivers with trucks to occasionally pick up and deliver
Churches to provide and deliver Christmas baskets
For more information about the Inter-Church Immigrant Support Group, please contact the IISG Coordinator, Pam DeWilde at iisupportgroup@gmail.com or call 905-767-2954.