Kelowna Stands With Ukraine
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Ukrainian refugees in Okanagan facing another Christmas away from home'I arrived with my daughter and with my husband,' said Ukrainian refugee Yuliia Halaktinova, who came to B.C., in 2022. 'But my son is now in Ukraine. I worry about it.'CanadaNov 25, 2023
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After fleeing their war-torn country, Ukrainian refugees now facing housing crisisSince the start of the war, Kelowna Stands with Ukraine has supported nearly 200 refugee families who fled to the area.CanadaJun 21, 2023
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Pub in Kelowna, B.C. prepares for fundraiser to support UkraineSince the restaurant isn't typically known for Ukrainian food, volunteers from the Kelowna Stands with Ukrainian organization are assisting them in perfecting the recipes.CanadaMar 3, 2023
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Ukrainian culture showcased in Kelowna, B.C. expoThe expo featured a variety of Ukrainian goods, including food, candy, clothes, and heirlooms. Everything was available by donation.WorldFeb 25, 2023
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Kelowna to mark anniversary of war in Ukraine with candlelight vigilWith the one year anniversary of the start of the war just days away, preparations are underway across many parts of the world to mark the grim occasion.CanadaFeb 20, 2023
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Ukrainian single mom receives big surprise days after arriving in KelownaInstead of selling their 2003 Honda Pilot, the Kelowna family decided to donate it to a family fleeing the war in Ukraine.CanadaJan 27, 2023
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Christmas in Canada for Ukrainian refugees brightened by Kelowna residentsThe toy drive was organized by the Kelowna Stands with Ukraine organization and the toy donations came from local residents.CanadaDec 16, 2022
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Ukrainians in Kelowna, B.C. worried about ‘fading’ support as war rages onThis past weekend, Kelowna held a running fundraiser to collect money for winter boots for soldiers in Ukraine, but fewer than a dozen people showed up.CanadaOct 24, 2022
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Rally in support of Ukraine held in downtown Kelowna, B.C.“Many Ukrainians want to find the community where they will get help,” explained organizer and former Ukrainian citizen, Dennis Storozhuk.CanadaOct 15, 2022
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Kelowna’s Ukrainian community celebrates Independence Day"Every day, every moment, every time we are thinking about Ukraine because our life in Ukraine was very good."CanadaAug 24, 2022
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