Ukrainian Newcomer Furniture Warehouse closes permanently after 2 years of operations – Edmonton [Video]

After more than two years of supporting refugees, the Ukrainian Newcomer Furniture Warehouse will shut its doors for good on Sunday.

It’s been an essential stop for thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict abroad and settling here in Edmonton.

“Never in my wildest dreams that I’d imagine that we would actually be operating this warehouse,” Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Chapter President Orysia Boychuk told Global News.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Alberta welcomed nearly 60,000 Ukrainian refugees. Although some have gone back, roughly 20,000 people remain in Edmonton.

“The Ukrainians now coming have decreased,” Maryann Psyzcz, manager of the warehouse told Global News.

“Less and less are coming to the airport. We never thought we’d be open for two years so the fact that it was that long — we’re the only one that’s still open in Canada,” she explained.

The organization has relied on donations from the community to welcome new arrivals.

With thousands of Ukrainians leaving most of their belongings abroad, …