Blog
-
Fall 2025 Ukraine Trip
Read more: Fall 2025 Ukraine TripWe will be heading back to Ukraine end of summer / early fall to deliver humanitarian aid to Internally Displaced People and those who have been adversely affected by the war. We plan to visit: Our goal is to deliver as much humanitarian aid as we can to all the above locations. What do we…
-
Private Orphanage
Read more: Private OrphanageWe were made aware of an orphanage in the Kirovohrad Oblast that as of today has 41 kids living there. This orphanage is not supported by government funding and when hearing about the children and the needs, we wanted to partner with them and provide help and support. Here are some of the things we…
-
Idaho Ukrainian Festival
Read more: Idaho Ukrainian FestivalThe Ukrainian Festival in Idaho was a huge success. Thanks to Lena Contor for organizing and coordinating, and to all the people and businesses who supported it. Special thanks to the Doterra charitable giving match!
-
September 2024
Read more: September 2024In September 2024 we were able to make another humanitarian trip to Ukraine. We were able to bring support and supplies such as solar lights, school supplies, clothing, medical supplies, and more to some of the following places: Lviv, Vinnytsia, Korosten, Huta-Katyuzhanksa, Irpin, and several locations around Kyiv.
-
Rally at the State of Utah Capitol
Read more: Rally at the State of Utah CapitolCommemorating the 2 year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. We had members of the Utah Community, including many supporters of Ukraine, both native Utahns, Ukrainians who have been here since before the war, and many who have come as a result of the war. We are grateful for all that our state and…
-
Ukraine Trip November 2023
Read more: Ukraine Trip November 2023We returned to Ukraine in November 2023. We visited Rivne, Lutsk, Maryanka, Kiev, Bila Tserkva, and finished up back in Krakow Poland visiting Ukrainian refugee centers there. While in Rivne, we became associated with the Rivne Humanitarian Hub which is doing amazing things. Mobile kitchens, bread ovens and delivery, mobile medical units and more!
-
Ukraine and Poland Summer 2023
Read more: Ukraine and Poland Summer 2023On this trip we had our daughter Lexi with us. Our neighbor Mike Thaller and Win’s cousin,Danny Spencer also came. Our first stop after arriving in Krakow was to the restaurant, Zlote Serce. It was so good to seethe ladies (Yulia, Natasha, Natasha, and Vika) and catch up with them, as well as have aUkrainian…
-
Idaho State Journal features Hope Across Borders
Read more: Idaho State Journal features Hope Across BordersHope Across Borders Feature We were featured in the Idaho State Journal in July 2023 about the recent trips and work our team has been doing to support Ukrainian refugees. With more than 8 million individuals and their families displaced around the globe, a large percent of them have found refuge in neighboring countries like…
-
What we accomplished serving Polish refugee camps
Read more: What we accomplished serving Polish refugee campsWe can’t recount every minute of our experience, but it was full of service, love, and compassion. Thursday night we went to dinner with many of our new friends. Alen, his friend Ania, who is another Ukrainian refugee now working at the World Central Kitchen, Fred, and his family.
-
Volunteering, Translating & Repairs
Read more: Volunteering, Translating & RepairsWe returned with grand plans to bring the children toys and games to brighten their day. We also prioritized replacing a missing toilet seat, adding privacy locks to women’s bathroom stalls, replacing broken light bulbs, and believe it or not, I tried hanging the mirrors again, and we even taught another English class; we had…