Help with Food
Star of Hope USA opens its disaster account for Ukraine.
Photo from 1941 Bombing of European children. Photo by Jared Enos - licensed under a Creative Commons
Due to Russia's invasion, Star of Hope is launching a disaster fundraiser to help war-torn civilians on the ground in Ukraine.
"We must help. The families of Ukraine have been our friends for over 30 years," says CEO Mark Presson.
Star of Hope's commitment to Ukraine gained momentum in 1993 when it started a rehabilitation camp for children affected by cancer as a result of the Chernobyl disaster. These children are now adults, and
our original camp leader Djamal Hamaili is still in contact with many of the children who were helped. This Saturday, he would have flown down to Kyiv to meet them and investigate the need for assistance on the spot, but after the night's bombings, Ukraine has closed its airspace to all civilian traffic.
"The people are being forced to flee their homes, urgent needs arise for the most basic needs. It's about food, water, clothes, medicines, and shelter. Our long-standing relationship with Ukraine and its people gives us unique opportunities to act quickly and reach out with targeted efforts," says Mark Presson.
From 1991 to 2021, Star of Hope also conducted aid operations in Russia.
"We are torn and our hearts ache when we have close friends on both sides of a conflict," says Mark. We exist for humanity, the victims, regardless of their nationality.
Facts / Star of Hope
Star of Hope, together with its international Star of Hope members, has worked since 1970 to give children a good start in life. The focus is on education, food, water, and the rehabilitation of children with disabilities. The goal is to give help in a Gospel-centered way. Star of Hope aid reaches 90 continuously supported projects in five continents. In the USA, Star of Hope is located, in Ellinwood, Kansas.
Different ways to give a gift that will support the people of Ukraine
Other options to give:
* Visit www.starofhope.us click on the banner
* On mobile phone text "helpukraine" to "41444"
* Visit pay pal -https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/2143342
* Send a Check to Star of Hope, PO Box 427, Ellinwood, KS, 67530
For questions, contact:
Mark Presson
620 204 1864
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Kay Metsger
503 936 4521
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