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With the imminent arrival of thousands of Syrian refugees to Canada, some Montreal refugee aid organizations have been swamped by the public’s generosity.

Action Réfugiés Montréal (ARM), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping refugees and asylum seekers, has been overwhelmed since it put out a call for donations of winter clothing.

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It has already surpassed its quota of 30 to 40 winter coats, and is now passing on its surplus of clothing to other local Syrian aid groups.

Refugee aid organizations are grateful for the support, but are now asking the public to check Facebook and other social media to see if certain types of donations are still required.

Meanwhile, local Zumba dance instructors will hold a Zumbathon fundraiser for the refugees on Dec. 20 (1-3 p.m.) at La Suite Royale, 7474 St-Hubert St.

All profits from this event will go to Opération “Paniers de Bienvenue” to prepare welcome baskets for the refugees.