This is a brief update on the humanitarian and soldier relief work done in the past year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The relief work is an initiative of several groups of people: Saint Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Church (New Haven) parishioners, the parish council of the Knights of Columbus, the Ukrainian American Veteran’s Post 33, Ukrainian Women’s League, Choate Rosemary Hall, the University of New Haven’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and the various KofC councils, the Columbiettes, the Order of Malta of Southeast Connecticut, and parishes, congregations and synagogues. All of the many, many, many friends –new and old who prudently, diligently and sacrificially gave of their time, talent and treasure to be of assistance. Our work is also in collaboration with Father Roman Manulak and his team in  Ukraine.

In raw numbers we have accomplished the following:

• Cartons shipped: 7,406 pieces with the weight of 119,757 pounds
• A total value of $5,652,639.00 (approx.)

There is more being planned in the coming weeks to respond to the needs of the people enduring the war and related fallout. We need to collect children’s items, dried  foods, underwear for men and women, and certain medical equipment. Stay tuned for a forthcoming announcement on the collection and packing/shipping dates.

 

The Ukrainian Relief Project New Haven is VERY grateful to those who volunteered last evening!

We achieved major progress toward Saturday’s goal. There is still work to be done; therefore, we will be meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, February 9, from 5-7 pm.

The targeted time for beginning Saturday’s work will be finalized tomorrow.

We will be meeting tonight (Feb. 7) from 5-7 pm to continue the work of packing and cataloguing the what goes in the boxes. Our challenge will be to check and tag the many pieces of durable medical equipment located both in the church hall and basement in preparation for Saturday’s trailer packing event (February 11th @ 8am)!

Depending on our achievements tonight, there may be a need for additional help this coming Thursday evening.

Yesterday, the volunteers found additional medical supplies which will also need to be packed.

The following are the current needs:

1. Dried, high protein souls and breakfast oatmeal. Stuff that you can add hot water, mix and eat. There’s a lot of nutritious foods available that are dried. Look for a good amount of protein.
2. NEW Mens underwear, tee shirts, and tube socks. NEW Men’s pajamas.
3. Diapers for children and for adults. Lots of wounded people.
4. For the wounded: sterile gauze, nitrile gloves, AND stuff that make up a first aid kit.

NEW online platform for donations: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/nhct-ua-ha-fund

Word has been received that volunteer help is needed on Saturday, February 11, 8am – 1pm to help the final stages of packing up stuff for Ukraine.

The truck will be there to load. Any amount of time and good humor you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Dear Friends,

We have formed The New Haven CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund which is a non-profit organization (pending IRS approval). As we have been since the beginning, we are made up of volunteers who receive absolutely no financial benefit.

The core of our group stems from leadership at St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Ukrainian American Veterans (Bishop John Stock Post 33), and the Knights of Columbus Council 16253, all of New Haven, Connecticut. We work closely with Father Roman Manulak, a priest with a team of people receiving and distributing the aid we send.

We supply humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine impacted by the war and in need, completely free of charge. Every dollar donated goes toward helping people in Ukraine.

Financial donations
NEW online platform for donations: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/nhct-ua-ha-fund

Would you consider making your donation today a recurring monthly donor in any amount?

You may send a check to:

Checks payable: NHCT UA HA Fund, Inc
Memo: Humanitarian Aid

Humanitarian Fund
St Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church
569 George Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Thank you very much for supporting our work sending aid to Ukraine.

Items needed

This week an advisory committee spoke with our man in Lviv, Father Roman, who shared some current needs for the soldiers, active and wounded. The following are the current needs:

1. Dried, high protein souls and breakfast oatmeal. Stuff that you can add hot water, mix and eat. There’s a lot of nutritious foods available that are dried. Look for a good amount of protein.
2. NEW Mens underwear, tee shirts, and tube socks. NEW Men’s pajamas.
3. Diapers for children and for adults. Lots of wounded people.
4. For the wounded: sterile gauze, nitrile gloves, AND stuff that make up a first aid kit.

We cannot accept clothing items except for what is noted above.

New Volunteering hours and collection drop:
Tuesdays from 5-7 pm, working in the church hall.
Saturdays from 8-11 am, working in the church hall.

If anyone has some extra plastic packing bubbles, donations would be helpful for filling any empty spaces in the boxes.

Mask usage is recommended.

Thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Peace to you,

Paul Zalonski