Three female refugees from Ukraine fled dangerous conditions in their homeland and are now here in Utah, thanks to a local group of volunteers.
Cheers and applause greeted Hannah, her 8-year-old daughter Margaryta, and Hannah's friend Maryana Saturday afternoon as 15-20 people gathered with signs and balloons at Salt Lake City International Airport."Oh, it was amazing. We had been anticipating their arrival and thought maybe they’d come later in the month, but when the air raids became more frequent, we were so concerned for their safety," she said.
"It was almost surreal to meet them at the airport on Saturday since we’ve been texting, communicating through WhatsApp, sending pictures. We loved them before they came, and we love them even more now that they’re here," Jamison said. The ladies will stay with the family as they get their apartment set up. A lot of volunteers are helping the trio in a number of different ways.
WelcomeNST.org is where you can find out how to start your own neighborhood support team and be matched with a refugee. It's a group recently recognized by the White House and its refugee relocation efforts.
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