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Celestin fled the Democractic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with his family and became refugees in South Africa. His wife was brutally assaulted by policemen and Celestin was shot in the process of trying to protect her. When he lodged a formal complaint, his life was threatened and he was harassed to the point that he could no longer stay in SA. He came to Canada where he recently was approved for refugee status and now has applied for residency. He also applied to bring his family here. They are in SA but not allowed to work or even open a bank account.
Before fleeing DRC, Celestin had obtained a university degree in health services and worked as an administrator in the public health system. Now in Canada, Celestin works hard but can only get jobs cleaning offices and delivering flyers. This is not enough to raise the money needed for the cost of bringing his family to Canada.
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On Saturday May 28th, there will be a pasta supper fundraiser at Silver Spire United Church, 366 St Paul St., St Catharines from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 905-682-8828 or 905-935-0504 or at the door. Cost is $15 or $25 for a couple. Children under 5 are free and children 6-12 are $5. Everyone is welcome.
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