‘We have a big American family now.’ Gainesville families rally to give family fleeing Ukraine a place to call home - Gainesville Times

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‘We have a big American family now.’ Gainesville families rally to give family fleeing Ukraine a place to call home

Alina Rudnytska is greeted by residents of Cresswind at Lake Lanier Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at NAPA Auto Fitness on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers

02102023 UKRAINE 1.jpg — Alina Rudnytska is greeted by residents of Cresswind at Lake Lanier Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at NAPA Auto Fitness on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. - photo by Scott Rogers

The word “home” is often associated with comfort and safety.