The Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund has continued to grow, thanks to the generosity of people across the Parkland.
Last night, the Armstrong Family, owners of the Dauphin Super 8, made a donation to the fund. On top of their monetary donation, Harvey Armstrong committed to helping out with a temporary place to stay.
They're going to arrive in Winnipeg, and we've got a Best Western Plus in Headingly, so we're going to accommodate them there the day they arrive, and then they'll come to Dauphin and we'll do the same thing here at Super 8.
The whole Armstrong family said they hope this shows them how supportive the community they're coming to is.
Jim Perchaluk, President of the Ukrainian Folk Arts Centre, and a trustee for the fund said it has now reached over $120,000. Many people have also been making donations in kind, such as furniture and household items, that have helped the fund prepare for the arrival of families from Ukraine.
Our goal is to provide support to as many Ukrainian families as our Community will support through these donations. Our Selection Committee has now been in contact with several Ukrainian families and arrival of the first families is anticipated soon.
You can get more information about the fund, by calling Larry at 204-648-5904, or Karen at 204-648-3567.
