Building Connections in Northern Ontario to Increase Support For Ukrainian Newcomers.
Stephanie Goertz, a lead of volunteers from Grassroots Response, and a Ukrainian newcomer, will be embarking on a journey to northern Ontario with stops along the way. This trip marks the first part of the big project to expand their network of volunteers throughout Ontario, with a specific focus on Northern Ontario. The duo aims to meet with local volunteers, religious institutions, service clubs, employers, and local government representatives to further their cause.
We started work with dozens of families who were willing to move to northern Ontario. Grassroots aims to help build a future for them in these communities. The amazing story of Yaroslav, who has been living in a Guest House in Waterloo with 4 kids for 7 months. Thanks to Grassroots he received a job offer from EcoCarbon Foam in Thunder Bay. He is excited to join the trip and help start a volunteer movement to support Ukrainians. Yaroslav needs housing, settlement, and other forms of support.
People Traveling:
Stephanie Goertz, Founder and Director
Dmytro Suprun, newcomer and employment team
Yaroslav and his son, Ukrainian newcomers
Driving Route:
The addresses listed on the map may be general locations in the city and may not represent exactly where we will be: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1yBZKet2epTJRHp1nPDsYeV5KZY0Nmzs&usp=sharing
Timeline:
Saturday - Kitchener to Sault Saint Marie (8 hours)
Sunday - Meetings still being planned
Monday - Meetings still being planned
Monday Morning- Drive to Thunder Bay (8.5 hours)
Tuesday - Meetings still being planned
Wednesday- Meetings still being planned + supper with a dozen volunteers from Thunder Bay
Wednesday Evening- Drive towards Sudbury (4 hours)
Thursday - Drive towards Sudbury (7.5 hours)
Friday Morning - Drive to Kitchener (5 hours)
How can you get involved with the initiative?
Donate for the trip here
Schedule a meeting with our group in northern Ontario: wrgrassrootsresponse@gmail.com
Spread the word to your friends in the northern regions to host our team.
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