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Stake Letter Re: Helping Ukrainian Refugees

Cardston Alberta West Stake 

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

As people from Ukraine continue to seek refuge in Canada we have been given an opportunity to join with other faiths and communities to give the refugees a helping hand. Canada is home to the largest population of Ukrainian people outside of Ukraine and Russia with approximately 350,000 living in Alberta. 

Latter-day Saints in Alberta have been welcoming displaced Ukrainians with open arms and the resources they need to make a new start in Canada. Ukrainian churches on the front lines of distributing this aid like St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Sober in Calgary is receiving 200 individuals a week with needs. 

Based on the needs they are seeing at their aid centers each week we have determined to help with some household items. See list below. 

These brothers and sisters in Christ are at this time in need of our help and prayers. We thank you in advance for your goodness, generosity and ability to comfort those who stand in need of comfort. 

To sign up to donate please click here. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a45abaa23a5f85-ukraine 

At this time, we are asking for only the items listed below: 

We are requesting that BEDDING and TOWELS BE NEW ITEMS 

Bed Sheet Sets - Queen size 

Bed Sheet Sets - Twin size 

Bed Comforters - Queen size 

Bed Comforters - Twin size 

Bath Towels 

NEW or GENTLY USED in GOOD CONDITION 

Pots - large and small. 

Frying Pans - large and small 

Plates & bowls set of 4 of each 

Kitchenware (Large spoon, spatula/turner, can opener, peeler) 

Drinking Glasses set of 4 

Electric kettles - to boil water 

Cell phone chargers (Apple or Android) 

$50 Gift Card (Walmart)

Items can be dropped off at the Cardston Ice Rink inside the foyer (located in the Alley behind The Carriage House Theater) between 4pm and 8pm on the following dates; August 11, 12, 16 & 17th. 

Please contact your ward Relief Society President or Elders Quorum Leader if further assistance is needed. 

Thank you for all you do. 

 

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 Hi Friends,

We have an opportunity to serve.

200 Ukrainian Refugees in Calgary needs our help.

Sign up and donate basic items to help these refugees.

For More info Please contact:

Stacey Atwood 587-257-7262

A family arrive at the border crossing in Medyka, Poland, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after fleeing from the Ukraine. The U.N. refugee agency said Tuesday that around 660,000 people have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries since the Russian invasion began.(AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)

Ukraine Refugee Aid

Residents of Cardston and surrounding communities are invited to donate household items that will be distributed to Ukraine refugees settling in Calgary and other communities in Southern Alberta. There are approximately 200 Ukraine refugees arriving in Calgary each week and are in need of basic items to help them set up a home. Items in greatest need include, bedding (new bedding only, other items may be new or gently used), pots and pans, dishes, electric kettles and many other items. Click on this link to see a complete list of items needed and to indicate what you are in a position to donate.

Items can be dropped off at that the Cardston Ice Rink on August 11th, 12th, 16th and 17th between 4:00 & 8:00 PM. Items can also be dropped off at the Hill Spring School during the same dates and times. Donated items will be taken to Calgary and given to St Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor who will oversee distribution to those in greatest need (Sobor is a formal gathering or council of bishops and lay representatives of a church).

Contact Verena Beazer at 403-634-6700 or Stacey Atwood 587-257-7262 for additional information.

https://www.justserve.org/projects/5024fede-256e-4007-bbf8-6374be1191ec?fbclid=IwAR3AjfK3iZ98r9Sxj-EvqGEoa61LYZ5q-c68r_Nor9FBfVnrLcWkOpabVR0