York Region hosts public info session on how residents can help Ukrainian newscomers

One-hour session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26

Yorkregion.com
May 27, 2022
Hedie Riedner

York Region is inviting residents who want to help Ukrainian newcomers to a one-hour public information session May 26.

The Local Immigration Partnership and COSTI Immigrant Services will host the live session on Zoom offering information on how residents can get involved in resettlement efforts and the various support services available for displaced Ukranians.

The presentation runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday and includes a question and answer period.

Register for the session online at york.ca/supportukraine.

The region has also created a web page at york.ca/supportukraine specifically to gather information for all Ukrainians resettling.

A summary of the resources that are currently available to the people escaping the conflict in Ukraine includes:

• Federal and provincial government services and supports

• York Region settlement services and supports

• Additional settlement services and supports

For more information about the session, you can contact yrimmigrationpartnership@york.ca.