Since the summer, more than 50 people have arrived in Huron County from Ukraine. They have been welcomed by long-time residents in the area and are supported by Knox Presbyterian Church and other community partners.
As a way of helping, the Goderich Lion’s have set up the Huron Area Newcomer Fund to provide $1500 to families for unforeseen expenses during their 18 month stay here in Canada.
A settlement advisor from the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario has also been on hand to provide information to the Ukrainians. Information about health care in Huron County has been provided by community volunteers, along with information about various funds that are available for people in need.
Rev. Amanda Bisson represents the Goderich Ministerial Association on the Huron Area Newcomer Fund. She joins John Maaskant, Paul Good and Michael Daley of the Goderich Lions, along the Mark Nonkes of the Huron County Immigration Partnership and Christine Marshall of the Wingham Community Connectors who collaboratively administers the fund.
For people interested in donating to the Goderich Lions Club’s Huron Area Newcomer Fund, cheques can be written to The Goderich Lions Club, with Huron Area Newcomer Fund listed in the subject line. Charitable receipts will be provided for all donations of $20 or more. Cheques can be sent to the Goderich Lions Club, PO Box 65, Goderich ON, N7A 3Y5. More information about the Huron Area Newcomer Fund is available at: http://www.goderichlions.ca/donate