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.
Thankful
Ukrainians displaced by the war gathered Saturday at Marina Way Park in Penticton to celebrate their country’s independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, and to thank Canada, Penticton, and the Ukrainian Nightingale Project. See the full story in the...
UNP Celebration
PLEASE JOIN UKRAINE NIGHTINGALE PROJECT AT MARINA WAY PARK, 7 PM THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH, TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF UKRAINE AND TO GIVE THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY OF PENTICTON FOR THEIR SUPPORT. ADDRESS: 210 MARINA WAY, PENTICTON, B.C.
Local Dentists Step Up
Dr. Azeez Swarup of Okanagan Dental in Okanagan Falls examines Sviataslav Zbrutskyi, 14. Dentists in Penticton, Okanagan Falls, and Oliver have stepped forward to help with emergency care for Ukrainian children whose families have been displaced by the war. In April,...
Nataliia
The Ukraine Nightingale Project is looking for a host family for a Ukrainian woman and her young daughter fleeing from their war-torn country. Originally from Kharkiv, Nataliia and her 10-year-old daughter, Yasya, have had huge upheavals complicated by their concern...
Successful Start for Tour
Photo by Mauricio Lozano Tryzub kicked off their 50th Anniversary tour in the S. Okanagan with two sold out theatres and received standing ovations at both. Next stop is Lethbridge in September.
Dancers Visit Major Sponsor
The cast of Calgary’s Tryzub Ukrainian dance ensemble presented a sold out premiere performance of a multi-city 50th Anniversary Tour, Thursday at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton. We are grateful for the support of a major sponsor, the Penticton Herald.
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