Stan Squires
Board Member
AURA changed my life, and in the last decade has helped me change many other lives as a result.
I first met AURA in September 2015 at a sponsorship education session led by the inspirational Ian McBride (former Executive Director of AURA)…
Sandra Seaborn
Board ChairSandra Seaborn Board Chair The joy of the first hug after years of separation. The realization that your children can walk to school without fear. AURA builds a bridge of hope to a new future....
Ted Robinson
Board Member
I have known about AURA for over 20 years.
Our church (then St. Simon-the-Apostle) sponsored a refugee family of five from Iraq. I was a member of the sponsorship committee. The three young girls (then 6 and 7) are now all university graduates with good jobs and active members of the Canadian community…
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“I can call Marin and get an accurate response so quickly. Knowing that there is someone there who has got the latest and most accurate information really helps,” Elaine says of the support EERC receives from AURA in their sponsorship efforts.
“Differences are made when it comes from the heart and not just the mind. It isn’t something that you rationalize rather it’s something you just have to do. It’s truly an unimaginable experience”.
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Tim Taylor on becoming a refugee sponsor
A simple idea from a colleague or a loved one can inspire change and impact those around the world.
