News & Updates
The population of Ukraine is larger than Canada and the country is less than half the size of British Columbia. Over 8 million people have been displaced and crossed borders to other countries. An additional 5.4 million evacuated their homes, seeking shelter in other parts of Ukraine, because over 15 thousand apartment buildings have been damaged. This is equivalent to everyone in British Columbia and Alberta leaving their homes. More civilians have been killed in the conflict than currently live in Summerland.
Wish List
• As more families arrive, we will need clothing and household goods.
• Automotive expertise to assist in evaluating, inspecting and locating suitable vehicles.
• Automotive business to provide affordable repair and maintenance assistance.
• Affordable rental housing for short and long-term accommodation.
• Hosts to provide temporary housing.
• Medical providers who will offer physical, dental and psychological support services.
Tryzub Concert Video
A video documenting the visit by Calgary’s Tryzub Junior Dance Troupe to the Comox Valley for fundraising efforts and campaign to get more families to host Ukrainian immigrants has just been released. We're proud to have been a partner in this project.
Urgent Need
Family of three needs accommodation starting in mid-February in Penticton with a host family for up to three months until we can complete immigration requirements and find permanent housing and employment. Please contact [email protected] if you are...
Gallery Event Visitors
Mac Paterson of Penticton Sunrise Rotary Club with Andrii ZbrutskyiLeft to right: Peter Hay, Susan McIver (President of Summerland Arts Council), Robin Wyndham, Dorothea AtwaterLeft to right: Pat Siddon, Sandi Paterson and Tom SiddonTracy Fehr and Aunt meet...
Art in the News
An art exhibit in Summerland will show works from two internationally exhibited Ukrainian artists. In collaboration with The Ukrainian Nightingale Project, The Service Station on Butler Street will present the exhibition by Ukrainian artists Oksana Zbrutska and her...
Gallery Event
An exhibition available to view Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon to 5pm until February 10th at The Service Station in Lower Summerland. 5505 Butler Street. Oksana and her father Andrii were both well esteemed artists in the Ukraine and beyond. Andrii...
Unofficial Ukrainian Choir
Three of our families performed at a lovely Christmas Concert in Penticton. Their rendition of a very old Ukrainian Christmas song was wonderful. Thanks to Karel Samek for organizing this at his church. It was a wonderful evening.
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