Eleven Engineering is donating its May profits from its wireless audio technology store to support a family living in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. .“The anger and remorse we felt led us to donating a month’s profits to help ease the suffering of those directly in the line of fire,” said Eleven Engineering CEO John Sobota in a Wednesday press release. .“We are honoured and humbled to be able to help them in their time of need while they literally fight for their freedom and future.”.Eleven Engineering said its May profits from its audio technology store is equivalent to one year’s rent. The Edmonton-based company hopes the money “helps ease the burden” while the people they are assisting raise a family and advocate for Ukraine’s sovereignty. .Sobota said he felt compelled to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine with a meaningful gesture. He said the money will be going to the Petrunko family, made up of a husband, wife, and two young children. .Eleven Engineering said the Petrunko family’s story is familiar for many people who live in Ukraine. The Petrunko family home was damaged by artillery fire, and they had to flee from their occupied village. .Eleven Engineering said the father helped the family remain safe during their flight. The mother, who is a member of the Ukrainian military, has been “working every day to fight back against Putin’s onslaught,” said the company..Sobota said he salutes “the Russian people who believe using their country’s military might to shell the homes of children is diabolical, as well as those who risk their lives to protest and resist Putin inside Russia.”.The company is challenging other Canadian companies to step up and help those in Ukraine and people who have fled. Sobota said helping other people is what Canadians do. .“We hope that our small gesture will help the Petrunko family persist with hope and determination as they continue in their noble causes,” said Sobota. .“Thank you to those who fight the good fight.”.The Alberta government announced on July 4 it was committing up to $38 million to a new program to provide six months of income support and a childcare subsidy to aid Ukrainian refugees coming to the province..READ MORE: UCP introduces generous support package for Ukrainian refugees.“Ukrainian evacuees arriving in Alberta will be eligible for additional financial assistance for up to six months to cover living expenses, food, and rent,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. ."Millions of Ukrainians have had to drop everything and flee in the wake of Russia's illegal invasion.”
