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Hatters Help Ukraine getting help

Apr 12, 2022 | 3:48 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – A local humanitarian volunteer group hoping to welcome Ukrainian evacuees to Medicine Hat is getting an assist from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta.

The CFSEA will collect donations on behalf of Hatters Help Ukraine, which aims to help those fleeing the war-torn country get settled and begin a new life here.

Donations will go toward covering initial costs like transportation, food, accommodations and rent. Donations of more than $25 will get a tax receipt.

Hatters Help Ukraine is seeking a wide variety of supports such as furniture, gift cards, cash donations and volunteer hours. To learn more find Hatters Help Ukraine on Instagram or Facebook, email hattershelpukraine@gmail.com or call Niki Gray at the CFSEA at 403-527-9038.