There have been multiple families who have relocated from Ukraine to Marshalltown through a program called Marshalltown for Ukraine who is working with a national program called United States for Ukraine.

That is City Councilman Mike Ladehoff who has been heading this project along with Bill Martin.  They initially held a meeting to gauge the interest in the community to see if people would sponsor and help.  There was a lot of interest in helping.

Mike’s group does not have 501(c)3 status so the churches are stepping in to help with donations.  Marshalltown for Ukraine helps refugee families find a place to stay in Marshalltown and helps families get involved as well.  His team works with multiple non-profits in the area to make it all happen.

Mike said all the sponsors and families are vetted through the national system before they are matched and relocated to Marshalltown.  4 families in total have come so far.

Zach Tomesch, News Reporter KFJB