Dear Father Mykhailo, Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Thank you so much for supporting St. Nicholas Church as they take care of two psychological rehabilitation centers in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. Although the orphaned children at these centers continue to suffer through all of the damages caused by the war, they have received so much motivation thanks to all of your support! Because of your donations, we have been able to provide the children with critical supplies such as bed sheets, clothes, and hygiene kits.
The thirty computers that were received by the Ivano-Frankivsk Center “Serdenko” are now being put to use! The children are studying online and getting great results.
Additionally, we were able to supply both centers with a total of 62 pairs of Nike sneakers. On each box of shoes, we wrote prayers to the Holy Mother and hand-written motivational quotes to make them feel inspired. Thanks to this, children are playing sports and going for walks in much-needed brand new shoes that make them feel valuable and happy.
For the day-to-day functions of the Ivano-Frankivsk “Serdenko,” we sent a printer, a food processor, and other supplies.
Our next goal is to provide computers for the children who live in the village of Medinya in the Halytsky District. Even though the children are exposed to terrifying sirens and spending many nights underground, they want to learn and need help. As we’ve seen in the other center, online lessons can help them regain a sense of normalcy and motivate them to keep trying every day!
Lastly, living in underground shelters poses a daily struggle for the children. To help them get through the cold nights in the shelters, St. Nicholas Church has requested folding beds and heat generators. This would make it easier for all to be able to get some sleep during the siren-ridden fall and winter nights in Ukraine.
It brings us great joy to know that we are able to help and to do so much for the children who have had their lives turned upside down by the war. We truly appreciate all of your support.
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