Please help my family who fled the war in Ukraine
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On February 24, my parents woke up to the sound of explosions. The Russian military was bombing a military unit located five kilometers from their house.
Ten days later, my family was evacuated. My parents and my 87-year-old grandmother had to flee, carrying only a folder with documents and a few bags of clothes. They left behind their house, their lovely home they had worked all of their lives for, to stay alive.
They left all their belongings and family heirlooms. The most devastating part is that they didn't have time to take or digitalize their family photos, especially those of my deceased brother, whom they can only remember through their memories now.
After a four-day journey through the backroads of Ukraine, my family reached Moldova and then Romania. I was able to get them visas to come to Canada and now they are staying with me in Windsor, Ontario.
My parents are starting their lives all over again, at 61 years old. They need a place to live, and jobs to make ends meet. If you have any leads on rental options or jobs, please contact me. My parents speak little English but they are looking for opportunities to support themselves here.
It's especially hard because of my grandmother. She is sick and needs medical care that we can't afford. There are no available federal or provincial healthcare programs. Basic emergency health insurance for her costs $400 a month and it doesn't include doctor visits, or crucial medications.
My parents are in shock. They still can't believe that the war is happening in their home country. They can't fathom that they have lost everything. I am setting up this page to help them adjust and find some security here in Canada.
Any financial assistance you may be able to give would be truly appreciated. Any donations that we receive will be used to help my parents and grandma start their new lives in Canada.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. Glory to Ukraine and much gratitude to the people of Canada!
Ten days later, my family was evacuated. My parents and my 87-year-old grandmother had to flee, carrying only a folder with documents and a few bags of clothes. They left behind their house, their lovely home they had worked all of their lives for, to stay alive.
They left all their belongings and family heirlooms. The most devastating part is that they didn't have time to take or digitalize their family photos, especially those of my deceased brother, whom they can only remember through their memories now.
After a four-day journey through the backroads of Ukraine, my family reached Moldova and then Romania. I was able to get them visas to come to Canada and now they are staying with me in Windsor, Ontario.
My parents are starting their lives all over again, at 61 years old. They need a place to live, and jobs to make ends meet. If you have any leads on rental options or jobs, please contact me. My parents speak little English but they are looking for opportunities to support themselves here.
It's especially hard because of my grandmother. She is sick and needs medical care that we can't afford. There are no available federal or provincial healthcare programs. Basic emergency health insurance for her costs $400 a month and it doesn't include doctor visits, or crucial medications.
My parents are in shock. They still can't believe that the war is happening in their home country. They can't fathom that they have lost everything. I am setting up this page to help them adjust and find some security here in Canada.
Any financial assistance you may be able to give would be truly appreciated. Any donations that we receive will be used to help my parents and grandma start their new lives in Canada.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. Glory to Ukraine and much gratitude to the people of Canada!
Organizer
Anastasia Petrenko
Organizer
Lasalle, ON