An interfaith event inspired by the festival of Succot raised £300 for refugees.
The University of Surrey Jewish Society, Islamic Society and Holy Trinity Church Guildford joined forces for a lunchtime food and money collection for refugees last week.
The idea for the collection came about after a discussion on the JSoc’s pop-up succah made them think of the tents and make-shift homes in the Calais refugee camp.
The three faith groups, working with social action group Calais People to People, held a collection on campus. Together they raised over £300, and the appeal for food brought in around £400 worth of food donations. The money will go to providing tents in Calais and support for refugees on the Greek Island of Kos.
