Square Feet: Saima Jamal and Community Hub

square feet: Saima Jamal, co-founder of the refugee support group, said it's difficult enough for anyone coming to a new country, but this addition to their lives should help make the transition smoother, according to Metro News. Usually they get invited to different classes and different events, but don't really have a space they can come to on a daily basis that is free, Jamal said. On Saturday, Calgary business owner and former Dragon's Den personality Brett Wilson, alongside members of the Syrian Refugee Support Group, cut the ribbon on 5,000 square feet of space to be used as both a community hub and a physical donation drop off point. They can come together and just do what they want to do, she added. As for his involvement, Brett Wilson said he got a call from a long-time friend who has been heavily involved in helping Syrian refugees get on their feet in Ontario, and got the ball rolling immediately on finding a property to let the newcomers use free of charge. Jamal believes the space will help not only the next wave of newcomers in Calgary but also those who were among the first wave to arrive more than a year ago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.