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498 days ago. That’s how long it’s been since Ukrainians were living a “normal” life.
498 days ago Russia invaded Ukraine, launching the country and its citizens into an indefinite time of loss, mourning, and moving.
At the time of the invasion, many Ukrainians had to leave their homes to find safety. Some stayed, wanting to hold onto the comfort of their home and life as they knew it, but as the war progressed, more and more people found themselves fleeing for safety. Bombs dropped near fields that once held children’s soccer games. Easily accessible food and medical care became a privilege. Hours and hours of sitting in bomb shelters became the norm.
Air Raid sirens, taking cover, then going about the day as if nothing happened … That is what life in Ukraine is like.
That’s why so many have fled to neighboring countries.
Over 8 million Ukrainians have become refugees in Europe.
Over 1.5 million Ukrainian refugees are currently living in Poland — and they are in need of resources.
So far, Midwest Mission has responded to requests for needed disaster relief supplies that would mostly go to Ukraine.
The most recent request from North Star Foundation is for disaster relief supplies that will be solely distributed to refugees in Poland.
The refugees are living in a foreign country, speaking a foreign language, in need of basic necessities, with the weight of the last 498 days of trauma on their shoulders.
We are grateful to provide a sliver of relief and hope in their time of crisis.
On Thursday, July 6, a 40-foot container was loaded with requested supplies that will be sent to North Star Foundation in Poland.
This shipment included:
- 26,400 Rice Meals
- 410 Cover Them With Love Quilts
- 237 Little Boy Outfits
- 361 Little Girl Outfits
- 250 Pillowcase Dresses
- 96 Walkers
- 24 Canes
- 46 Crutches
- 4 Mobility Carts
- Other medical supplies and equipment
Value: $113,988.00
The war is far from over, and these refugees are far from home. Our prayer is that the supplies they receive will meet their needs, give them hope for the future, and show them that they are loved by God and His children.
Thank YOU for being a part of this mission. Together we can show God’s love in a practical way to people in their time of crisis.
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