Serving the Russian Orthodox
Today we returned to the specialized child care center in Kievsky District in Donetsk by the airport. Our friend and comrade Gennady sews clothing, and he put the machine to good use creating three brightly colored beanbag chairs for the kids. All kids have sat in a beanbag chair, it’s part of being a kid! Thanks to Gennady and his crew for the kind gesture from the heart for the sweet little kids!
A Korean in Russia Donates About 700 KG of Humanitarian Aid to a Texan in Donetsk Through Florida Orthodox Fund. Alexandr Ten from the village of Kuleshovka, Rostov Oblast, Russia has donated 159 packages (30 items each) almost $3,000 worth of adult diapers to sick people in Donbass through ‘Donbass Humanitarian Aid’ fund as a tribute to Stepan Ten, his father, who passed away from cancer. Alexandr Kim really helped with storing the diapers in a garage, preparing them for the future transporting, and then delivering them to the destination point with the help of our friends Helen Romanenko and the International Volunteer Group “Moscow-Donbass”. First of all, the diapers will be given to sick people of the most shelled areas of Petrovsky District of Donetsk and the village of Alexandrovka, and other disabled people young and old. Thanks to all caring people.
Today ‘Donbass Humanitarian Aid’ fund brought 60 roofing tiles to Yelena Antonovna, a widow in the Kievsky District about 500 meters from the Donetsk airport. Her husband died before the war, and in 2014, her house got hit by the Ukrainian MRLS ‘Grad’. She was wounded, and the roof of her house was badly damaged. With help from her son and neighbors, she repaired her roof, but her house has gotten hit every year since. You may ask “What’s the use of fixing the roof if it’s only going to get hit again?” A leaking roof can totally destroy a house in a few years. We’ve got a single widow here, living under heavy shelling, including ‘Grads’, for over six years. OF COURSE we are going to help her! It was $180 for 60 roofing tiles, which means she’ll be warm and dry through the Autumn rains and Winter snow. We got a great deal, even the ‘Galaxy’ store where we bought the tiles donated free delivery, which was a huge help. And THANKS to ALL who contributed to our work! Even in tough times, we can still make the world a better place, together.
In the heat of Summer, one of our coolest projects yet! “Donbass Humanitarian Aid” got together with the parents’ group and kid’s club in Snezhnoye and did some more work on the Recycled Park. The park was built on the land of an abandoned house, all materials used were recycled or donated. On previous missions there, we contributed a trampoline, a projector for free Summer Movie Nights, even a small 3-D printer for the after school kid’s Science Club. This time, we donated plastic, hoses and a water pump for a home-made water slide and pool for the kids. Everybody pitched in to help with construction, and as you can see, the kids LOVE it! We also brought four cocoon swings and 3 wigwam tents for the kids to enjoy and we all had a real good time. This shows what can be done when good people work together for a good cause. We can do so much with just a little, but every bit helps. THANKS to all who did their part and contributed what they could. Together, we are making a better world for everybody, one kid at a time!
Two orphanages in one week! After our visit to the Special Needs Orphanage, we just had to drop in on the kids at Teremok Donetsk Orphanage #1. Again, new 6
swings and 3 wigwams for the kids to play in, along with bananas and sweets. All in all, over 80 kids in two different orphanages enjoyed the gifts and support from
Donbass Human Aid, this week alone! The war continues in Donbass, and life is not easy, but the most important mission, for all of us, is to create a better world for these kids and all the coming generations. THANKS to all who contributed to these missions.
Several institutions, which throughout the war never stopped their work with children of different ages, contacted the ‘Donbass Humanitarian Aid’ Foundation with a request to help organize recreation for the children. Besides the war, because of the situation with the virus, the children are unable to travel to various places of recreation. Which is very sad, because now it is summer! It was decided to organize a small charity concert to raise funds and bring the children joy and a lot of fun to where they spend most of their time. The concert was performed by Anatoly Kosheparov (of ‘Pesniary’ music group) and the incomparable Elena Leshchinskaya with the support of the Russian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate in Tampa, Florida.The concert was a great success, and due to the funds raised we purchased several ‘Cocoon’ swings and Indian wigwams, and bananas and sweets for 87 kids. Part of the funds raised will later be used to prepare children for school.On the first day, we arrived at Donetsk Specialized Child Care Center, where children undergo medical and social rehabilitation. Next day – at ‘Teremok’ Orphanage. Over the two days we have brought and installed 8 ‘Cocoon’ swings and 5 wigwams. And lots of bananas and sweets, of course! The kids were so happy and excited about their new swings and wigwams to play in! It was very fun and touching for all. It can be seen that the teachers and nurses who work there are very fond of the children and their work. We thank everyone who participates in these charitable missions (that will be continued) for the warmth of your hearts and for the assistance provided to the children of Donbass!
Donetsk Little League is rockin’ and rollin’ and back on track! Six teams, games every weekend, practice every day but Monday. Over 100 kids are enjoying the summer and learning the great sport of baseball. THANKS to all who pitched in for the new gear! It was a tough mission, but we got ‘er done, and the kids really appreciate it and are making the most of it. The championships are at the end of August, so stay tuned!
Christ is Risen!
Ilya Vladimirovich, 53 years old, a resident of Donetsk, who fell into a difficult life situation and remained cut off from relatives in Ukraine due to the war and quarantine restrictions, applied to the ‘Donbass Humanitarian Aid’ fund. For a long time he’s lived penniless, selling off some old property after his mother’s death in October 2019 from cancer. He often had to starve for lack of work. Moreover, he isn’t able to work right now because of very poor health after suffering from stresses with mom, after undergoing pneumonia in January 2020 and two heart attacks (the last one in March 2020). At the moment, his immunity is weakened so, that he, presumably, got erysipelas of his left foot. The fund has purchased a wide variety of food products for the long term. From the personal funds of the volunteers, some money was allocated for future expenses for Ilya’s med examinations and treatment. We thank all the donors due to whom this mission has become possible even in such a difficult time for everyone! May the Lord save us!
Human Aid Mission to Khanjonkovo. We visited Olga, a Grandmother on a pension who is taking care of the six orphans who were left when their Mom (Olga’s daughter) died. Our fund has been supporting them with food for several years, and this time out, we brought masks (made in DPR!) Clorox and extra cleaning supplies along with the usual food delivery. When times are tough, it’s even more important to pitch in if you can, because all good people are one big family, and that’s what families do. Thanks to all who helped, and God bless you all. HAPPY EASTER !
Our fund continue to help Elijah. We bought the necessary medicines and special nutrition in April. The boy is undergoing treatment after bone marrow transplantation. Dear brothers and sisters, we look forward to your participation and support. Thanks to all our donors and volunteers.
