Event Details
Following the 24-hour window to watch the animated movie Flee, join the conversation and hear an update from Jewish Family and Community Services on their regional response to support refugees. NorCalPCA's volunteer refugee support team will also provide a brief update before the group discussion.
DATE: May 22nd, 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Register separately on the NorCalPCA Calendar to watch the movie "Flee" from the comfort of your own couch during the 24-hour window, May 21st (3pm) to May 22nd (3pm).
DETAILS:
- NorCalPCA will host a short presentation and group discussion by Zoom: May 22nd 4:30pm - 6pm. Register above to receive the Zoom link to the group discussion.
Speakers
- Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) : Refugee Resettlement : 20 minutes
- NorCalPCA's Community Welcome Team: Update on NorCalPCA Refugee Support Team efforts: 10 minutes
- All: general discussion : 45 minutes
Tickets are free to everyone. In lieu of the cost of a ticket, NorCalPCA invites viewers to consider making a $10 to $30 donation here to NorCalPCA's refugee support effort.
Our goal is to raise $2,000 to be used directly for refugee support efforts in the weeks and months ahead. Currently, we are matched with an Afghan family of 8 in the East Bay who arrived in the Bay Area a few months ago. The family of 8 includes mother, father and 6 children ages 13 to 3. NorCalPCA volunteers are visiting multiple times per week to provide ESL support and transportation. The family's priorities are 1) to find employment for the father, who left a high-level professional role in Afghanistan, and 2) to acquire an automobile.
If 100 people donate $20, we will meet our goal. Please help spread the word about this opportunity to see a beautiful film and to get involved.
