Jewish group embarks on large humanitarian effort to benefit Ukraine near Thornhill's Promenade Mall

B'nai Brith Canada hosting collection drop off March 13, 20 and 27

Yorkregion.com
March 14, 2022
Simone Joseph

The Canadian Jewish organization B'nai Brith Canada is planning a large humanitarian effort to help thousands of Ukrainians impacted by the war in their country and facing difficulties obtaining even basic necessities. B'nai Brith Canada is preparing containers to send to Ukraine.

The organization will be hosting a collection drop off at Thornhill’s Promenade Mall parking lot on March 13, 20, and 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you live in the Greater Toronto Area and have items to donate, you can drop off clothing, blankets, hygiene products, flashlights and batteries, shoes, toys, backpacks, and other such necessities during any one of these three collection dates. If you are outside the GTA or do not have items to donate, monetary donations are also being collected through B’nai Brith Canada’s Emergency Ukrainian Relief Campaign, with 100 per cent of the funds raised going directly toward purchasing essential items.

All donations, in any form, are appreciated and will make a major difference to families going through this significant upheaval, the organization said.

"We have watched with horror the news out of Ukraine and there is no question that we must all band together and help the people in Ukraine in whatever ways possible," said Michael Mostyn, chief executive officer of B'nai Brith Canada. "We urge you to please join us in assisting the besieged citizens of Ukraine who are living through unspeakable hardship.

"The Jewish community understands the pain and suffering associated with being persecuted, and the courage and strength it takes to live through such trying times. So, please help us with this worthwhile emergency campaign and drop off or donate."