Sunday, January 17, 2016

Syrian Refugee Campaign

As the Syrian conflict enters its fifth year and continues to produce refugees as Syrians seek asylum elsewhere. It is now the largest humanitarian crisis in the world with half of the original population being killed or forced to flee their homes. Those who are fortunate enough to have escaped have lost their homes, status, wealth, and in many tragic cases family members. The United Nations predicts that there could be 4.7 million registered Syrian refugees by the end of 2016, making this the worst exodus since the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago. Children...

UBSNA Pledge

"Never does a man stand so tall, as when he stoops to help a child." This age-old adage is one which UBSNA owner and CEO, Abe Thomas takes seriously. When one of Abe's directors recently came to him with a cause close to her heart - he immediately asked how he could help. PACE: Philanthropic Aid through Collaborative Efforts, a non-profit organization, is planning a trip to give aid to children and their families, in Syrian refugee camps. Abe Thomas and UBSNA have pledged to not only help with this fundraising and humanitarian effort -...