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Ukraine

On March 11, the Penderecki Quartet + violinist Mark Fewer & pianist Anya Alexeyva, together with the KWCMS, dedicated their concert to the people of Ukraine, and all proceeds from the concert, and donations made that evening, were sent to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation:

https://www.cufoundation.ca/

Since then, the City of Waterloo has sent out a message about how people can help Ukrainians, and here are some useful local links:

1. Support local initiatives to collect donations via:

   • The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia is accepting humanitarian aid packages for Ukraine from Monday to Saturday 12-8 pm and Sunday 12-2 pm. They are also accepting monetary donations for humanitarian aid for Ukraine. More information at https://www.sophiachurch.com/

   • The Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Transfiguration is asking residents to make monetary donations through CNEWA Canada at: https://cnewa.org/ca/campaigns/ukraine/

   • The Rohr Chabad Centre for Jewish Life, together with the Kitchener Waterloo Jewish Community, is asking community members to make monetary donations to support the Jewish community of Mariupol. More information at https://www.jewishwaterloo.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5428320/jewish/Support-for-Mariupol.htm

   • Wilmot Township community members have created a website to coordinate resources to support refugees fleeing war and create opportunities for people to meet others looking to work on similar projects. Visit the website here.

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