Old resort brings new life for Ukrainian refugees in East Sooke, B.C.
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A Vancouver Island couple is gearing up to host hopefully 100 Ukrainian refugees on their resort property called the Ukrainian Safe Haven.
A Vancouver Island couple has come up with a creative way to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Canada.
Like many, they’re opening their doors to those seeking asylum, but for Brian and Sharon Holowaychuks, they’re expecting to host more than a family or two.
“My personal goal is 100 people,” Brian said. “We’ve got 19 people booked to be coming in about two to three weeks.”
The Holowaychuks are converting their 15,000-square-foot resort property into a Ukrainian refugee home, called the Ukrainian Safe Haven.
The project was a pivot that the Holowaychuks made for the property when Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Brian’s grandparents came from Ukraine, so this issue was close to their hearts.
“We’re in a position, in a place, in a time where we could help make a bit of a difference. And I thought, you know, it’s time to stand up and be counted,” Brian said.
The Holowaychuks bought the resort in East Sooke, known as the Grouse Nest, last year. It sits on a 33-hectare property surrounded by trees, wildlife and overlooking the ocean waterfront.
Originally, they were going to convert it into an art gallery and events centre, which they’d already started remodeling to do so. But Brian said those plans can now wait.
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