The Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund's already welcomed 12 families to Dauphin, and they're expecting a 13th soon. The fund has continued to grow, with more than $200,000 in cash donations, and so many donations in kind, and Don Tarrant said he can't believe how far the fund has come.
"To come with an idea of bringing one or two families in, to have twelve families tonight and one more arriving is way above what we thought." said Tarrant, "I think the other thing is, the families we brought in, I think they're fitting in really well. They're very happy and very thankful."
To celebrate the families arriving, and thank all the volunteers for their hard work, the fund organized a BBQ earlier this week. The food was donated by Tarrant, Tere Stykalo, and Jason Beyette, with so many volunteers also pitching in at the event.
"We just feel that they're just home now. We hope that they're comfortable, we hope that they prosper, and it's just a huge relief to have them here." said Tarrant, "Every family that was arriving, the group was just holding their breath until they go into Winnipeg, and holding their breath they got to Dauphin, and to see them all here now, in amongst the local people, and becoming the local people, is a huge gratification."
If you have any questions about the fund you can call Larry at (204) 648-5904, or Karen at (204) 648-3567.
