Sheltering a Ukrainian Family
Saint John, NB – As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth month, the world has watched in sadness as the homes, farms and livelihoods of the people are destroyed. Bob McVicar, a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Aurora Realty Ltd., was not content to merely watch the news and send a donation. He and his partner, Christine Gilliland, decided to open their home to a family fleeing the war.
“Just this week, we have received a family from Ukraine, who will live with us indefinitely as they learn English, find work and re-establish their finances.”
In addition to helping this family rebuild their lives, Bob and Chris are well-known for their proactive approach to fostering hope and happiness.
For years, they have been active in supporting the resettlement of Syrian refuges. According to World Vision, more than 13 million people have been displaced by the Syrian civil war, which officially began in March 2011.
Closer to home in Saint John, the couple regularly donates to the Romero House food bank to improve the quality of life for locals in need, including many children.
In the summer of 2020, when businesses were reeling from shutdowns and other pandemic restrictions, no one knew when the world would return to normal. Restaurants were hit especially hard. Bob and Chris picked up the tab for the Cask and Kettle restaurant to construct a summer patio. This allowed the owners to stay in business and keep their staff employed while providing a safe dining option for patrons.
“We truly believe that by helping others we build a stronger community and everything we do reinforces our commitment to our community,” says Bob.
“Chris and I feel that by giving, we improve our own lives. Nothing makes us smile more than helping others.”
To connect with Bob, please visit www.bobmcvicar.ca.
Sutton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company with more than 6,500 REALTORS® in over 200 offices nationwide. To find out more about Sutton, visit www.sutton.com. To learn more about Sutton Spirit, visit www.suttonspirit.com.
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Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd.:
Jon Chung
604-691-1689
stories@suttonspirit.com
Sutton Group Aurora Realty Ltd.:
Bob McVicar
506-654-1007
bobmcvicar@sutton.com