Daria and Demyan Hyworon walk through one of their empty, two-bedroom rental apartments in Winnipeg, hoping that in just weeks it will become a new home for a Ukrainian refugee family.
Daria points out that one room will easily fit bunk beds — perfect for multiple children.
The couple, who are Ukrainian themselves and speak the language, have put their names forward to house up to four refugee families in their vacant rental units in Winnipeg for free.
“There was no thinking. It was automatic … You step up when you need to step up.”
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If there’s a need, the family is ready to