SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The native Home of Ukraine in Balboa Park continues to assist these affected by the battle abroad.
Mira Rubin, the president of the group, has been on the bottom in Ukraine during the last two weeks seeing firsthand how donations from San Diegans are making a huge impact.
“I do cry fairly a bit as a result of it’s simply so emotional at instances…the tales are so intense,” stated Rubin. “The tragedies of human life actually get to you.”
No place in Ukraine is taken into account “protected” proper now. She says even within the west, each evening they hear the sound of sirens warning of a possible assault.
“Simply the best way Russia terrorizes the inhabitants…they actually attempt to ship these rockets in the course of the evening usually,” she stated.
Rubin says she’s been working with companion organizations delivering meals, assist, and provides.
They’ve helped wounded troopers, children in orphanages who’ve misplaced mother and father, and refugees fleeing the battle zone.
“You possibly can really feel that agony of their eyes. You possibly can see what these folks went by way of,” she stated.
She says they’ve been capable of assist hundred due to the continued help from folks in San Diego. Though now their technique has modified barely.
As an alternative of gathering heavy cans and items right here and paying the costly charges to ship gadgets overseas, she says for individuals who need to assist one of the best ways is to easily donate financially.
“There’s nonetheless a functioning economic system and you should buy a number of stuff in Ukraine or Europe,” she stated.
Including no donation is simply too small: “Even when it’s $20, $30…or $50 as soon as a month. No matter you’ll be able to afford. It goes a great distance.”
You possibly can donate to the Home of Ukraine and their aid efforts HERE.
