Members of a northern New Jersey church and its community are pitching in to help the people of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Ascension Church in Clifton is holding a collection drive. Parishioners and volunteers boxed up donations on Wednesday.
Everything will be flown to Poland and brought to the border with Ukraine, where the items will be given out.
Organizers say that the people of Ukraine can use all the help that they can get.
“It’s really needed because right now I don’t know what to imagine. Put yourself underground, put yourself in the basement for one week. There’s a bombing. Your family members are drying. It’s horrible,” says Pastor Rev. Oleksii Holchuck.
The most needed items include hygiene and first aid supplies – specifically anything that helps with wound and burn relief.
They do not need clothes, toys, canned food or liquids. The church is accepting donations every day.
Sheikla
March 10, 2022., 10:15 •
When are you accepting things? What's the address?
Alan L. Kehrier
May 15, 2022., 14:29 •
Pastor Holchuck… I successfully spearheaded a Knight’s of Columbus fundraising drive in Secaucus, NJ, among local merchants, 2 provide money for the Ukrainian relief effort in Poland.The K of C fundraising effort has come to a end… however the Russian aggression continues onward against the Ukrainian people. II would like to meet with you someday next week and discuss my fundraising abilities with you in person.Alan Kehrier Cell: 973-900-4225