Jose Rivera and Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council

Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council: The Refugee Immigrant Advisory Council says it running out of money at a time when its services are needed more than ever. , according to CBC. The volunteers may be as dedicated as ever, but the donations have largely dried up because of the current economic climate, said Jose Rivera, the council volunteer executive director. A local organization which has helped thousands of refugees, immigrants and just plain newcomers start new lives in Newfoundland and Labrador may have to close its office. The council has relied on donations and the efforts of volunteers ever since it started more than 30 years ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.