Did you know that Ukrainians are still arriving in Canada? 

 

Since they are not registered as refugees, they do not receive the same level of support. Despite this, they want to stay in Canada, find housing, and secure employment as soon as they arrive. But many of these families end up in Ontario’s homeless system or are teetering on the edge of homelessness, and yes, some are considering returning to Ukraine because they feel they have no other options.

 

Grassroots Response was founded by people who believed they could make a difference. What we didn’t realize at the time was just how immense the struggle would be for these families. Many have lost everything—homes, livelihoods, and loved ones—due to the ongoing war and bombing in Ukraine. Since 2022, we’ve gathered hundreds of volunteers to help over 1,000 Ukrainians find housing.

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Families are still arriving and can arrive until March 31, 2025. Yes, there are fewer people arriving that need our help.

The majority of people who are asking for help are the people who tried to start a life in Canada but are struggling because lack of employment, limited social connections, and housing. These families have used up all of their savings and now need to decide if they return to Ukraine with even less.

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Most of these people are families with children or seniors

We need continuous donations in order to support them.