Join Women’s March SLO and sister marches across the US to show our support for Syrian victims and refugees and to let our government know that we support the immigration of those fleeing from the Syrian conflict. While this event is being organized by women-led movement, EVERYONE is invited!

On Thursday, April 13, 6 pm we will meet in San Luis Obispo for a vigil. Bring signs, Women’s March gear and compassion for those in need. Limited amount of postcards will be available to send to our representatives.

Our speakers include:
– Reverend Rod Richards, Minister at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Luis Obispo County
– Riman Alfadel, graduate from Damascus University, Syria, who has been living in the US since 1996
– Mirna Yackoub, born and raised in Lattakia – a coastal city in Syria – who came to the US in 2010
– Lori Barrow, a central coast native who volunteered in refugee camps in Greece. She and her husband are the directors of Youth With A Mission Pismo Beach.

Please, invite all of your friends and neighbors so we can have a successful night of kindness! Together we can increase awareness, show compassion, and collect resources for Syria and our Syrian neighbors!

Refugees are suffering in camps across the globe. They need medical supplies, medical attention and basic necessities. Below is a list of organizations working with Syrian refugees to consider supporting.

• Karam Foundation develops Innovative Education programs for Syrian refugee youth, distributes Smart Aid to Syrian families, and funds Sustainable Development projects initiated by Syrians for Syrians.

• The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a non-political, nonprofit medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and neighboring countries to alleviate suffering and save lives. SAMS proudly provides medical care and treatment to every patient in need.

• Islamic Relief USA provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. They have committed significant resources and staff to Syrian Humanitarian aid and services.

• Syrian Community Network works to resettle/support Syrian refugees with basic necessities, access to language appropriate services in the Chicagoland Area.

• Smile for Charity is an organization based in New Jersey working with Syrian refugees in need.

• Preemptive Love Coalition is a global community of peacemakers remaking the world by providing lifesaving heart surgeries for children, food and shelter for those persecuted by extremists, education for at-risk children, and small-business empowerment grants so people can put their own lives back together.

• Euro Relief  is a Greek nonprofit, non-governmental organization currently working on the Greek island of Lesvos providing assistance to the many refugees arriving on Greece’s shores. They are working within one of the camps in areas such as providing shelter, clothing, and sanitation.