Like so many people around the world, Tina Diores just wanted to do something to help the people of Ukraine.

She thought back to 2013 when the people of Russell and surrounding communities got together so quickly to raise $20,000 by putting on a dinner to help the people of the Philippines after the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda.

Quick phone calls to Reverend David Howell and Father Jay Korban and the ball got rolling pretty fast. Now, the Russell office of Westman Immigration Services - which is run by Christina (Tina) Diores has joined forces with the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish and other community partners to host a gala fundraising dinner for the people of Ukraine.

As a way of giving back, the Filipino community are creating their own dishes - like pacit and spring rolls to be included in the Filipino - Ukrainian feast on April 9th at 6 p.m. at the George P. Buleziuk Centre.

Get more details in this week's Banner!