Jay Siemens lives in the small town of Altona, Manitoba, which will soon welcome 45 Syrian refugees. The arrival of 10 parents and 35 children got Siemens, a 23-year-old professional photographer, thinking about how he could help these families.
The calendar sells for $20, plus $10 shipping. "It's about more than just giving them money," Siemens said. "It’s setting them up with housing, helping them in the community, and getting them set up with jobs."