By Shauna Muckle
Two Ukrainian families, the Stryzhyborodas and Odemchuks, arrived in Lexington in August under the sponsorship of Hosting Ukrainian Families, an organization dedicated to providing for the families’ financial needs.
Three months later, director Jerry Nay said a third family, the Tysiachnas, will arrive Dec. 6. The Tysiachnas will bring along three children, including a high school-aged boy. Nay said Hosting Ukrainian Families will need to raise $58,000 to get the new family housed and prepared for work and school.
In addition to the family supported by Hosting Ukrainian Families, a family consisting of a widow and 15-year-old boy will arrive in Rockbridge County Dec. 2 under the sponsorship of local residents Lei and Susan Hillier.