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City of St. Catharines Collecting Donations For Ukrainian Newcomers

Wednesday, 22 June 2022 17:40

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: @St_Catharines Twitter

Items needed include clothing, personal hygiene items and school supplies for kids.

The City of St. Catharines is asking for donations to help Ukrainian newcomers coming to Canada.

The City has teamed up with the Niagara Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.

Items urgently needed include school supplies for children, new clothing for adults and kids and personal hygiene items.

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

Kiwanis Aquatic Centre - 425 Carlton St.
St. Catharines Public Library branches
St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre - 1932 Welland Canals Parkway
City Hall - 50 Church St.
Russell Avenue Community Centre - 108 Russell Avenue
Dunlop Drive Community Centre - 80 Dunlop Drive

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