{"id":3410,"date":"2024-12-08T15:53:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2024-12-08T15:53:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:53:21","slug":"could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/2024\/12\/08\/could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee\/","title":{"rendered":"Could you offer a home to a Ukrainian refugee?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/news\/could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/news\/could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"3411\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/2024\/12\/08\/could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,427\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is nearly three years since Russia\u2019s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and thousands of Ukrainians have had to flee the worn torn country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of refugees have found a safe haven in Dorset, regaining their independence with the help of kind hosts and sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 500 households in Dorset have opened their homes as part of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\/refugee-programme-in-dorset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homes for Ukraine scheme<\/a>, but more homes are still needed for those escaping war zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-interest-homes-ukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-interest-homes-ukraine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ways you can help with accommodation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hosts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dorset Council is once again asking anyone who has a spare room or two, or an annexe, to host a Ukrainian refugee or a family and help them rebuild their lives. For more information,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dorset-self.achieveservice.com\/service\/homes-for-ukraine---potential-hosts\">please register here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be linked into a network of support, and we will pay you \u00a3350 a month to provide a room in your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rental<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re also looking for landlords who can rent a home to refugees. Many are now ready to live independently.<br \/>Ukrainians on the Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Extension, and Family Schemes have the right to rent, work, claim benefits and access public funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dorset-self.achieveservice.com\/service\/provide-housing-for-a-family\">find out&nbsp;more about working with us as a landlord, \u2018Register Now\u2019<\/a>&nbsp;and we will be in touch to discuss this in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukrainian refugees can access a range of services including schools, work, training and volunteering placements, while libraries and community groups are working to make them feel welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are a few quotes from our current hosts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHosting is a venture worth embarking on \u2013 understand the implications, have courage, and the rewards will be with you, and your guests, for life!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey bring me immense joy every day\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPlaying a small part in taking action to show support for Ukraine in opposing criminal Russian aggression.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cllr Ryan Hope, Portfolio Holder for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement at Dorset Council, said,&nbsp;<em>\u201cWe continue to stand with all those affected by the horrific events which have taken place in Ukraine since the Russian invasion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cDorset has a proud history of welcoming new arrivals at times of crisis, offering homes and support to people escaping the horrors of war, and I am grateful to local people who have shown true community spirit and willingness to help others by welcoming Ukrainian people into their homes and our communities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to talk to us about the Ukraine Response in Dorset, please call 01305 221000 or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ukraineresponse@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\">ukraineresponse@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Karin Engdahl<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:karin.engdahl@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk\">karin.engdahl@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downloads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/resources\/msmmg-jrwht-wekva-tnm19-kqjea\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/resources\/msmmg-jrwht-wekva-tnm19-kqjea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Father and son sunflowers flag<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prgloo.com\/media\/download\/6b08ac04568f40ceb33820cedcc30572\">Download<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/resources\/2de9m-8mm18-p5pqv-3pc2w-dnhy0\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/resources\/2de9m-8mm18-p5pqv-3pc2w-dnhy0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home for a Ukrainian refugee Ad 82x130mm &#8211; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.prgloo.com\/media\/download\/bb4b2a49a1e64364858e2b52bcadbd0f\">Download<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/dorsetcouncil-newsroom.prgloo.com\/news\/could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee It is nearly three years since Russia\u2019s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and thousands of Ukrainians have had to flee the worn torn country. Hundreds of refugees have found a safe haven in Dorset, regaining their independence with the help of kind hosts and sponsors. More than 500 households in Dorset have opened their homes&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/2024\/12\/08\/could-you-offer-a-home-to-a-ukrainian-refugee\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Could you offer a home to a Ukrainian refugee?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-information","category-notice","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2MmHE-T0","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-12 21:54:46","action":"Draft","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3410"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3412,"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3410\/revisions\/3412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stourpaine.info\/matters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}