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Two years and $8 million worth of beds, couches, dishes and dressers later, the Ukrainian Newcomer Free Furniture Warehouse is closing its doors.
The store was created to help Ukrainians settling in the Edmonton area after fleeing the war, and it has served more than 16,000 families since. Sunday will be its last day.
The warehouse was donated by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Lodge 146 and it was run by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council (UCC-APC).
Many newcomers arrived in Edmonton with few belongings. They were able to come to the store to furnish their new homes for free.
“It’s been a godsend for them because they don’t have to spend the little money they’ve got on furniture,” said warehouse manager Mary Anne Pyszcz.
“They’re so grateful, they say they keep us in their prayers,” Pyszcz said. “They can’t believe that Canadians actually donate all this …
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