LOGAN — A year after war starting ravaging their homeland, a local non-profit organization continues to assist displaced Ukrainians in Cache Valley.
On KVNU’s For the People program on Friday, Amanda Anderson from the Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection (CRIC) said they try to help them with practical needs.
“Just to help them with lots of different services, from employment to public benefits, driver’s licenses and just general support.”
She said they need volunteers and sponsors, and she related a story of one family.
“They’re a family of five, a mother and father and three children, and they have been situated in the Cache Valley since November. And they have a wonderful sponsor who’s incredibly supportive, taking them to Salt Lake City for appointments and their children are settling into school here, and they’re really enjoying the community. Their oldest son loves animals, he wants to be a veterinarian one day.”
Anderson said in order to be a sponsor, those interested can fill out an application through the Uniting for Ukraine Project, announced by the Biden administration last April to help streamline the process to provide those fleeing the war, opportunities to come to the U.S. This enables that you are able to help financially and find housing and provide assistance.
You can also donate money to CRIC via their website – cacherefugees.org
You can also volunteer your time or donate physical items they are in need of.
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