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.
New Family in the News
The Penticton Herald writes a story about the new family Ukraine Nightingale Project is helping. See: https://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/article_68bd9158-2a53-11ee-ba91-a3563182ef9e.html .
Penticton Western News
See what the penticton Western news says about us: https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/family-struggle-to-escape-ukraine-and-finally-arrive-to-keremeos-home/.
A New Family Arrives!
Ukraine Nightingale Project, a South Okanagan Ukraine Support Group, has achieved the goal of bringing another family from the war in Ukraine to the safety of the South Okanagan. This has been a struggle over seven months. Midge and Jim Wyse, of Burrowing Owl Winery, have generously made a house available for the family in Keremeos and it has been readied and available since January.
Times Chronicle
“Outstanding!” That was the word used to describe the “1000 Flights Out” fundraiser for Ukraine at Venables Theatre on Feb. 23. Attendee and supporter Jim Wyse used the word to depict the performance of the entire show that featured a Ukrainian dance troupe... See:...
Grant Approved
"A group of volunteers in Oliver are working to help families fleeing the conflict in Ukraine to establish new homes in the South Okanagan. On Monday, the ADRA Canada-Ukraine Nightingale Project requested a grant in aid in the amount of $2,500 from council..." See...
Bike Helmets Donated
Viktoriia and Yehor receive bike helmets from theBrain Injury Society in Penticton - big thanks to Nathan Aubie.
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