First Ukranian Refugee Family to come to Quinte!

I am funding for the first Ukrainian refugee family to come to Quinte and start their life over.  This family has lost absolutely everything. In recent days certain portions of Poland have initiated new conditions for those that have fled Ukraine. This family is currently residing in a very small home with friends of Natalia's mother, on the border of Poland, all living in one room. They only have the clothing on their backs and minimal food. The family consists of 5 people; 2 adults- Natalia and Yurii Kupyniak, and 3 kids: Olena - 10 months old, Ustym - 6 years old, and Zakhar - 14 years old. They are from Lviv, Ukraine.

 

My husband and I are both Realtors. We decided that we will find an apartment, and secure a lease for them to live in as a family. We originally planned on them living with us in our home but felt it best to provide them with the privacy we know that most people would enjoy more.  We were contacted by Halyna, a Ukrainian individual who is helping Ukrainians flee to Canada.  She has helped many already and continues to provide her support to these Refugees.  Our information was found through  ICANHELP.HOST which is a worldwide site helping Ukrainians find housing abroad.    We are looking for 9 families to join us in paying a months rent for them but it is now dropping fast as many families are stepping up to help. The remaining proceeds in the go fund me will go towards, food, bikes, technology, bills, cell phones to speak with family back home, clothing as they have none, baby supplies as they have none, bus transportation tickets, wellness centre passes, and online English classes.  If we are able to provide them with a longer lease period than 12 months  we will certainly try!

 

I am asking our community to help in any way you can. We need to help save as many families as possible. ANY donation will help.

 

The Ukrainian government is not providing support financially to any of these people and any money they have in their bank accounts have been lost at this point.

 

Please give from the heart and remember kindness is most important at this time in our world. 

 

Sending everyone much love,

 

Trish Hall