A GoFundMe page has been created to raise money for the Ukrainian Village in Owen Sound.
The Village is being set up by volunteers in a property the City is leasing to them to house people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Organizer Lesya Chapman says after recently speaking with Ukrainian families who might be coming to Owen Sound, the need for funding became more obvious.
They started a Go Fund Me campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/x5sydm-ukrainian-village-of-owen-sound
Funds raised will go towards the start-up and ongoing costs of the Ukrainian Village and assistance for the families will include covering utility costs, living necessities, food, transportation, insurance, childcare, subsidized YMCA memberships and more.
Chapman says her group has partnered with the Rotary Club of Markdale, as they have charitable status. Chapman says money raised through the GoFundMe page will go to the rotary club, and then will be used to address the needs of the Ukrainian families.
The goal is to raise $40,000 for the families.