Anastasiia Bielohryvtseva works in social media and marketing at WZMH Architects and helped facilitate Helmets of Heart.
A Toronto architectural firm is transforming damaged military helmets from Ukraine into works of art and symbols of hope amid the ongoing war.The Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival is this weekend, and it's known for being full of food, performances and family-friendly activities. As CBC’s Talia Ricci reports, what’s new this year is a local initiative called “Helmets of Heart,” which will be raising money to send back to non-profits in Ukraine.
"One of them is a group that supports people who have disabilities from the war, so it's for a great cause and we're really excited about it," Radewych said.The annual event featuring food, performances and art exhibits also highlights the importance of bringing the community together. "Because of the war, there's a different need to be here... We feel that coming together, and standing up for ourselves where we can do that, is important."
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