News Release: Western Canada Soroptimist “Pierogis For Ukraine” Fundraiser – Cooking Comfort and Love Across the Miles
May 29, 2022
2:00-4:00PM
Tickets $30.00; available on Eventbrite
Contact: Bella Montgomery (Bella Baba) – perogiepinchersfovictoria@gmail.com; 250-634-3108
Soroptimist (Soroptimist.org) is a global volunteer organization with volunteers in 21 countries and territories, including five (5) clubs in Ukraine.
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, clubs around the world have rallied together to send money and needed supplies to the region. Clubs in bordering countries have helped thousands of women and children reach safety and ensure they have what they need.
Western Canada Soroptimists have created a unique fundraiser to support the urgent need in Ukraine. Pierogis!! Who doesn’t love these wonderful little pockets of flavour that have for generations been made with love?
Suzanne Heron, Western Canada Region Governor, feels this fundraiser is a perfect way to show support. “Often when there are disasters, emergencies or conflicts in other parts of the world, we wonder what we can do to help that will really make a difference” she said. “For generations, when times are tough, we rally with food made with love so to be able to share stories and Ukrainian traditions is a wonderful way to send a message of support through the funds raised. We hope that people who are not familiar with Soroptimist will join us!”
On May 29, 2022 from 2:00-4:00PM a fun, entertaining and yummy fundraiser will be held online – participants will learn how to make pierogis led by Bella Baba, who is a Soroptimist in the Victoria Westshore Club. Join Baba Bella as she shares stories from her Ukrainian upbringing in the Canadian Prairies. Her family’s traditions date back to 1863!
It’s only $30.00, and 100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO SI EUROPE FOR THEIR UKRAINE RELIEF EFFORTS, to help women and girls.
Here’s the link to register https://pierogis-for-ukraine.eventbrite.com. If folks can’t attend the class please consider making a small donation. Message us for details to donate.
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