While members of the Alhajjeh family are still newcomers themselves, they're already showing their countrymen the ropes here in Chatham-Kent.
The municipality's first Syrian refugee family came to town in December 2015, and it looks like Chatham-Kent's Syrian contingent is going to grow.
The municipality has been named an official "Welcoming Community" in Canada, deemed suitable to welcome all newcomers and refugees. As a result, a total of ten Syrian families have been confirmed to move into Chatham-Kent.
Nora and her husband Mohammed say the language barrier has been tough to get through, but they've had plenty of help from their sponsors, neighbours and even strangers.
"We are happy here," says Nora. "We have more people helping me to speak English, to go shopping, to live in this city."
Nora and her husband are taking English classes at Chatham's Adult Language and Learning Centre while their three children go to school.
"They learn English, it's the first time they need to," says Nora. "They are very happy in school, it's very nice."
Tracey Callaghan with the Adult Language and Learning Centre says an application was involved in getting "welcoming status." The application showed support from both municipal officials and the local immigration partnership.
"It's an accomplishment for Chatham-Kent, as a small rural community, to be established as a welcoming community. There are opportunities out there, and there's room for growth," says Callaghan.
Along with the Alhajjehs, two other families have moved to Chatham in the last month. Nora says they've quickly turned from students in Canada, to teachers.
"The first time when I came, I didn't know anything. But now, when I go to bank and shopping, they ask me about more things, and I help them," says Nora.
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