Ukrainian family living in Kelowna facing eviction and in dire need of help
Story continues below advertisementThe couple said they are able to put food on the table thanks in part to the food bank, the school their girls attend and the Ukrainian community, but still struggling financially.
“We cannot afford the rent because it’s so expensive for us … because our landlord wants to increase our rent payments and it doesn’t work for us,” Telbizov said.Mel Cowan met the family recently. The West Kelowna man and his wife wanted to host a Ukrainian family for Christmas and got connected with the Telbizov family through the Ukrainian church.
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