Brampton Ukrainian community calling for humanitarian donations

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Published February 28, 2022 at 11:24 am

Members of Brampton’s Ukrainian community are asking for help and support as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues.

With a vibrant Ukrainian community in Brampton and across the Region of Peel, St. Elias The Prophet Ukrainian Catholic Church is asking the community to help support the people of Ukraine by making humanitarian donations at www.stopputin.net.

Russian forces invaded neighbouring Ukraine on Feb. 24, leading to condemnation as well as economic and political sanctions from Canada, the U.S., the European Union and many other nations.

Some 500,000 people have reportedly left the country since the fighting began, with men between 18 to 60 years old being ordered to stay behind as their families and loved ones flee in order to defend the country from Russian invaders.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said he’s been in touch with members of the city’s Ukrainian community including St. Elias’ Father Roman Galadza.

The city has a special connection to Ukraine, with Galadza’s daughter Larisa Galadza serving as Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine.

The ambassador said those wanting to support Ukraine can also make donations to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

You can also donate to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine through the Red Cross.

 

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Brown called Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “horrifying” and urged the Government of Canada and all Canadians to continue to “be a strong ally and a friend to Ukraine.”

“It’s just not something that was even thought possible – that you’d see a country invade another peaceful democratic nation,” Brown said in an interview with insuaga.com publisher Khaled Iwamura on Friday. “It would be akin to seeing something like this happen in North America.”

The mayor denounced the invasion, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin “a war criminal” and “thug,” saying the longtime Russian leader and former intelligence officer “is becoming a national pariah.”

The invasion has led to an outpouring of support and solidarity for the Ukrainian people in Peel Region, Ontario and across Canada.

Last week the Brampton City Hall Clock Tower was lit blue and yellow in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, and flags were raised in solidarity with the people of Ukraine at both Brampton and Mississauga City Hall.

For more information on how you can help support the Ukrainian community visit www.stopputin.net, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Red Cross.

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