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.

Renowned Ukrainian Artist’s First Show

Nov 28, 2023 | Community Support, Media

Oksana Zbrutska, internationally exhibited artist, appears at Wayside Books for a reception to open her first Canadian exhibit since fleeing the war in Ukraine. On display will be the only painting that she was able to bring out of the country. See the Times Chronicle...

Holomodor 90th Anniversary

Nov 22, 2023 | Media

Click to download/view press release.

Music to Our Ears

Nov 20, 2023 | Community Support

Oksana is thrilled to receive a donated violin arranged for by one of our Keremeos volunteers. In addition to being a highly decorated artist from Ukraine, Oksana also played with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra.

Wayside Books

Nov 19, 2023 | Community Support, Fundraiser

Congratulations to Wayside Books, one of our amazing partners! We thank them for their support to Ukraine Nightingale Project, and look forward to their two upcoming events “Angels Dusting the Earth”, featuring the art of Oksana Zbrutska, acclaimed artist from...

Ukrainian Business

Nov 17, 2023 | Families

So great to see our friends Andrew and Julia packing their Sunflower Cafe every day. They do an amazing job with their fantastic sweets, and don’t miss their Ukrainian menu which includes borscht, cabbage roll as and varenyky. See their Penticton Herald story:...