Refugee Action York and One Voice York, a church-based group, are putting together 'welcome packs' for the asylum seekers, many of whom are likely to be families from the Middle East or Africa.
York charities have put out an urgent appeal for clothes and other items for 450 asylum seekers who are expected to start arriving in York any day now.
Refugee Action York and One Voice York, a church-based group, are putting together 'welcome packs' for the asylum seekers, many of whom are likely to be families from the Middle East or Africa.
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