My brother in Ukraine is transporting Ukrainians to the border using his van. He urgently needs financial support for fuel and supplying passengers and neighbors with food, clothes, meds, and survival needs. (For example, a full tank of gas is $100, fuel ups happen every day, and due to damaged roads repairs have to be made often to the van). He is a church minister and many turn to him for various kinds of support. Through his position he has established many avenues of where the finances can be used best. He has personally reached out to me asking for funds. I want to help him focus on his work as the "hands and feet", and we do our part to provide the finances.

 

(Picture: After dropping people off at the border, he loads the van and the seats with humanitarian aid to bring to people in need)

 

I was born in Ukraine and still have many relatives there. Some of my relatives have fled the country, but others have stayed behind to support their community by providing food and services. I asked my brother to leave Ukraine, and he had plenty of opportunities to leave, but he said he will not leave his people behind, especially since so many are in need. He wants to do everything he can to help people escape, even if at his own risk. And as a minister, his desire is to live out the principles he believes in: to do good and serve his people, even if in dangerous circumstances. I don't know if my brother will survive the current situation, but I want to do everything I can to reach as many people as possible.

 

(Picture: My brother alongside his neighbor. Notice how vans put plywood along the sides of their vans to prevent penetration. These people risk their lives)

 

Yes, there are many options today to help Ukraine, and I hope you support them. But if you feel led in your heart to help this cause, we will be forever grateful. There is no pressure to give, but a simple share can go a long way. Thank you for taking the time to hear my heart. God bless you all!!

 

(Picture: Feeding people who are hungry along the way to the border.)