Newcomer Programs from BC Housing
Weekly Saturday Food Sales
Our Saturday Sales regularly offer perogies (varenyky), cabbage rolls (holubtsi), borscht and Ukrainian sausage. Saturday Sales are open every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 5311 Francis Road in Richmond.
PAYMENT OPTIONS – We accept debit, credit card or cash.
Products available are:
- Perogies (varenyky):
- Potato & Cheddar Cheese – $7/dozen
- Sauerkraut – $9/dozen
- Cottage cheese, potato with dill – $9/dozen
- NEW! Blueberry – $9/dozen
- NEW! Plum – $9/dozen
- Cabbage Rolls (holubtsi)
- Rice and Bacon – $10.00 per dozen
- Ground Beef and Rice – $20.00 per dozen, $10.00 per half dozen
- Vegetarian – $10.00 per dozen
- Ukrainian Sausage (delicious on the barbecue) – $11/ring
- Borscht – $6 per 500ml
- Beet Relish (horseradish & beets)- $6
- Honey cake (Medivnyk) – $15
NEW ITEM! – We are now selling honey cake (medivnyk) every Saturday.
** Please bring your own carry bag for your order. **
Movie: Those Who Stayed
A Ukrainian 6-episode mini-series based on true stories about people in Kyiv at the very beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. To view the trailer of Those Who Stayed, click HERE. To access the movie, click on the following link: https://gem.cbc.ca/those-who-stayed or it can be seen on Netflix.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Launches New Service For Ukrainians
British Columbia Settlement and Integration Services is pleased to offer a free Ukrainian Helpline for those needing support.
Volunteers needed for Ukrainian Helpine Service
S.U.C.C.E.S.S (a settlement service) is in the process of implementing a Helpline Service for Ukrainians needing emotional support as they begin their life in Canada. Volunteers for a Ukrainian Helpline service are needed – see below and click on “Read More” for information.
ON HOLD: Furniture, Household Items, and Clothing Donations
Currently, we are not accepting furniture, household items and clothing donations. We don’t have the space to store items at this time. We are grateful for all the donations we received and have been able to share with newly arrived Displaced Ukrainians.
Canadian Government Extends Canada-Ukraine Authorization For Emergency Travel And Other Supports
End dates for temporary measures available to Ukrainians and their family members
July 15, 2023 – Last day to apply for CUAET from overseas.
- Eligible applicants who are outside Canada have until July 15, 2023, to apply for a visa under CUAET.
- Application fees will continue to be waived.
March 31, 2024 – Last day to extend or change your temporary status in Canada under CUAET.
- Those in Canada with a visa under CUAET have until March 31, 2024, to apply to extend or change their temporary status in Canada through the special measures.
- Application fees will continue to be waived.
- Last day to travel to Canada with a visa issued under CUAET
- Those with a visa under CUAET have until March 31, 2024, to travel to Canada under the special measures.
March 31, 2025 – Last day for Ukrainians and their family members, who are in Canada temporarily, to benefit from settlement services.
- Settlement services that are normally reserved for permanent residents of Canada will continue to be available to all Ukrainians and their family members until March 31, 2025.
Volunteer Opportunity – Ukrainian Interpreters Needed
The Richmond School District is looking for Ukrainian interpreters to provide language support for parent-teacher conferences. A 5-session training will be provided for qualified candidates. Interested candidates can contact Sarah Zhao via email at szhao@sd38.bc.ca OR phone her at 604-358-4921.
Resource for Displaced Ukrainians
MOSAIC: Settlement and Employment Services for Newcomers share a helpful resource for Displaced Ukrainians and services they provide to assist. https://mosaicbc.org/our-resource/resources-for-ukrainians/