Help single Ukrainian mother to start a new life

Hello everyone who cares,

My name is Natalia Winfrey and I am raising funds for a good friend of mine, Iryna Blagodyr, who desperately needs your help.

Here is her story:

I am a Ukrainian who once had a thriving business that allowed me to support my parents (71 & 72 y.o.) and raise my beloved son (8 y.o.). I was living my dream in Kyiv, Ukraine before the war shuttered my world, and I had to flee from my homeland with my young son, loyal dog, dear mother and father seeking refuge in Italy. Our wonderful Italian friends provided my family shelter and hope for over 18 months, and we were hoping to go back to Ukraine as soon as the war was over. But as the time passed and the war kept going, we have realized that we need to start settling down in a new country.

I was able to sell my house in Ukraine (far below market value due to war) and found and old,

neglected house in a small village Santa Ninfa, Trapani province, with just 5000 residents. It was the only affordable option, with more than less livable condition. As we moved in, the issues or the old house started coming up, such as water seeping through the roof causing damage, no hitting available, falling apart old metal railing at the balcony and challenging entrance door. Despite these challenges, I’ve managed to buy essential appliances, including gas boiler and necessary home appliances, slowly transforming this ramshackle cottage into out home.

However, I’ve reached a point where I can’t do it alone. The journey here, using credit money, left me financially strained. My parents, both living on a meager 60$ monthly pension, rely on me for their well being. I am raising my son, the light of my life, and I am determined to provide him a promising future. Throughout my life, I’ve always been self-reliant, accomplishing goals through my own efforts. But now, I find myself at a crossroads, desperately in need of your helping hands to stand firm and embark on this new chapter of life. I refuse to lose hope, as I a determined to support my family and give my child the future he deserves.

Almost a year ago, I was fortunate to secure an online job with an International company. I had to start at the junior level in a completely new for me field, earning an entry-level salary that barely covers my family’s basic needs. I work very hard to be promoted in the future.

Your support, no matter how small, can make a world of difference. It can help me repair this house and pay off my debt that takes half of my today's salary. Your support can provide a stable life for my family and keep the flame of hope alive. Together, we can ensure that my parents, my son, and I do not lose our footing and continue to feel the solid ground beneath our feet.

Please, consider making a donation and being a part of this journey towards a brighter future. Your kindness can help us to start the new life.

Thank you for staying with us at this time of need!

Details:

House works: $10,000 (only urgent things to repair for living – adjusting the roof, repairing damaged walls, fixing old windows, balcony railing, entrance door, and putting the heaters as there are none in the house)

Furniture: $3,000 - beds, mattrasses, shelves for kitchen, wardrobes, chairs, working desks.