We continue to ask for your prayers. Our biggest issue is that after a month of war, our access to food in Romania is being rationed and costs have risen 100% in recent days on some items.
Ukraine UPDATE: Your Impact
We are grateful for what you have done to help over the last few weeks. The support has come from so many states. Social media has played a huge role in this, and I am grateful to everyone who is sharing our story and our commitment to sending 100% of every donation to the relief efforts we are coordinating in Romania for Ukrainian refugees.
Ukraine UPDATE: A Van for Ministry
Ministry is never without hiccups! One of the main ways Remember the Children has been serving Ukrainian refugees is by distributing meals at the border. As families pass through, they are greeted with a sack lunch that was prepared by our team. Many of these families have been without food for several days as they make the journey to safety.
Ukraine UPDATE: 6,500 Fed
Yesterday was a crazy day with so much taking place. I was in contact with another non-profit that ships food packages to organizations feeding people in crisis. We are looking for ways to get supplemental food to the border to assist with our feeding program as food costs have increased in Romania 100% over the last three months.
Ukraine UPDATE: Thank You
I am grateful for everyone who has continued to partner with us as we help the Ukrainian people that are fleeing their country for safety in Romania. I know many of you have probably never heard of Remember the Children and are first time donors to us. Please know I am humbled by your trust in us, and I assume that there was a trusted family member, friend, acquaintance, or organization that directed you to us.
UPDATE: Ukrainian Refugee Relief
I want to thank you for the trust you have given to Remember the Children in meeting the needs of the Ukrainian people. It’s been one of the busiest weeks for Remember the Children in years. Phone calls have flooded in, varying from faithful partners, organizations seeking help, to refugees needing places to go in Romania. The response, support, and prayers we’ve received from kind people like you has been overwhelming. Thank you for all you’re doing to assist those fleeing from this terrible war.
Ukrainian Refugee Relief
Yesterday my phone began to chime with messages from concerned individuals asking me how things were in Romania with the outbreak of the war in neighboring Ukraine. As you can imagine there is concern, and they have seen dramatic economic inflation in the last few months as Russia’s buildup was happening along the Ukrainian border. A colleague summed it up best when he said to me yesterday, “we are not afraid, but we have a lot of anxiety.”
House of Hope Blessing Their Community
As January comes to a close, we are still getting reports from Romania about the good work that is being done because of your generosity at Christmas time. Covid-19 continues to disrupt our abilities to visit with people in a timely manner because of local government restrictions, but our team remains diligent and continues to do their best to get to everyone as they are able.
