The Food Bank is having an influx of Displaced Ukrainians signing up for their services during their Saturday distributions (10:40 am to 2:00 pm) and there is a significant language barrier.
The Food Bank is looking for two translators that are fluent in Ukrainian to assist with newly arrived Ukrainians accessing services. Please click on the following link if you are interested in volunteering:
Check out the following link for details of financial assistance for newly arrived Displaced Ukrainians:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022SDPR0044-001029
The Government of Canada and the Province of B.C. have organized support for those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Government of Canada’s response includes special programs to help Ukrainian nationals and their family members find safety in Canada. For curated information and resources to support organizations and individuals who wish to help Ukrainian citizens arriving to B.C. and helpful information for Displaced Ukrainians, check out AMSSA – Strengthening Diversity in B.C. ‘Ukrainian Migration Resources’ webpage.
The NewToBC website provides ready access to information on programs, resources, and services meant to support newcomers as they settle in British Columbia. Visitors can translate the content of the NewToBC website into a number of different languages (including Ukrainian) using the Google Translate feature. Key website features include: (click “more” to continue)
(more…)The Government of Canada just announced that they are giving financial assistance to help Ukrainian families who are in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). Check out the following link for information on how to apply: Ukraine immigration measures: Financial assistance – Canada.ca
“How can we help Ukrainians coming to Vancouver?” There are many ways that individuals and groups can help – from offering temporary accommodation, donating household items, offering English lessons, free childcare, immigration and translation services, job opportunities, etc. Click on “more” below to find out how you can help.
(more…)For two ways to donate to help support efforts to end this war, please below to read more.
1. Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
The Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Committee has been established jointly by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation to formalize a coordinated approach to providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian assistance/relief in the areas of assistance to displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security. Your donation is needed to help support this important community project! Donations in support of humanitarian relief can be made through: www.cufoundation.ca. For further information: ukraineappeal@cufoundation.ca
2. Friends Of Ukraine Defence Forces Fund
The FUDF Fund, organized by the League of Ukrainian Canadians and the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, has supported the servicemen and women of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. FUDF Fund has raised over $3,000,000 and provided defensive body armor, medical supplies, hygiene products, and other humanitarian assistance necessities. The following link will provide more information about donating: https://www.fudffund.ca/
