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Josephite Community Aid (also JCA or Jcaid) is a charity organisation based in Sydney, Australia, which, through the work of young volunteers, provides assistance to newly arrived refugee migrants, people facing poverty, mental disability, underprivilege and other special needs. JCA was founded in 1986 and relies on donations and the work of volunteers. ==History and community work== JCA (originally named "VCA" from Vincentian Community Aid) invites young people to serve the poor and marginalised.〔(ABC Radio Sunday Nights - 20/11/2005 )〕〔http://www.sosj.org.au/what-we-are-doing/index.cfm?loadref=121〕 It was founded by Sister Maria Sullivan RSJ, who approached friends in 1986 with ideas for forming a group to help the poor and underprivileged with the assistance of young volunteers.〔http://www.jcaid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:management&catid=43:more-about-jca&Itemid=54〕 According to JCA's website:〔http://jcaid.com/about/history/〕 The group attracted a wide range of benefactors and young volunteers and found a particular mission working among the waves of refugee intakes reaching Australia, from war zones such as Lebanon, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan and Sudan.〔http://www.jcaid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56:management&catid=43:more-about-jca&Itemid=54〕 With the support of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Australian order of nuns founded by Saint Mary MacKillop, the group committed itself to aiding people who are poor and underprivileged through utilizing the talents and dedication of young people.〔http://www.jcaid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=43&Itemid=54〕 Through income raised by donations, members provide assistance with an emphasis on companionship: home visits and weekend excursions; practical assistance, such as language tuition and provision of furniture; and by connecting communities and offering friendship.〔http://www.jcaid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=43&Itemid=54〕 Although assistance is often provided by part-time workers, many youth volunteers take time out from their careers and often live in-house with JCA.〔http://www.abc.net.au/sundaynights/stories/s1510919.htm〕 JCA invite young people between the ages of 18 – 35 to give up a year and "work in solidarity with those living in poverty in the western suburbs of Sydney".〔http://www.abc.net.au/sundaynights/stories/s1510919.htm〕〔http://www.jcaid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=18&Itemid=67〕 The group also hosts community events such as the JCA Christmas Hamper Day, open to volunteers drawn from across Sydney, and on which hundreds of donated Christmas packages are delivered to refugee families living in the city.〔http://www.jcaid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=7&Itemid=57〕 Though founded with the support of Catholic sisters, JCA is non-denominational in its membership and functions and has worked extensively with Sydney's migrant communities of all faiths - particularly through providing assistance to refugees in adjusting to resettlement in Australia.〔http://www.catholicweekly.com.au/article.php?classID=1&subclassID=2&articleID=2244&class=News&subclass=National〕 In recent years, JCA has worked extensively with Sydney's growing Sudanese refugee community. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Josephite Community Aid」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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