Syrian: Concert and Refugee

syrian: Winnipeg family concert rock 'n' rolls to raise funds for refugees Syrian refugee benefit in Winnipeg raised 15KSyrian refugee benefit concert books Sweet Alibi, DJ Co-Op Money raised from the concert will pay for living expenses from the three sponsored families, who make up a total of 13 refugees, according to CBC. The South Osborne Syrian Refugee Initiative said it's short 32,000 of a 150,000 goal it has, which also includes the cost of a refugee application and funds to support families before they arrive in Canada. The benefit concert, taking place on Thursday evening, will feature homemade Syrian and Middle Eastern snacks along with entertainment from local recording artists JD Edwards, Scott Nolan and Katie Murphy. Joseph Chaeban said coming to Canada was like winning the lottery. The hope is that some of the money raised on Thursday will cover some of those costs. CBC The refugees also have to pay back travel expenses to the federal government that total about 7,000 per family. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.