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shelter run by the Sisterhood of St. Juliana Olshanskaya (near Kyiv, Ukraine)

The shelter was established back in 2001 by Sister Galina and her husband, Father Michael. Since his passing six years ago, she has taken the helm and dedicated her life to caring for more than 50 elderly individuals with disabilities. Here they receive shelter, medicine, and compassionate care. They share meals and companionship and attend chapel at the Sisterhood of St. Juliana Olshanskay. 

SHELTER run by mother seraphima of the holy archangel michael’s convent (odesa, UKRAINE)

Established in 1999, “The House of Mercy” has some 150+ residents. Headed by Abbess Seraphima, a renowned Orthodox journalist, writer and author. Mother Seraphima is directly involved in every aspect of the House of Mercy's operation. She personally oversees the preparation and distribution of meals and individual care.

Both, Mother Seraphima and Sister Galina have given their lives in altruistic service to others. Their dedication and compassion have a significant impact every day on the lives of all those in their care. And your giving helps them to keep doing this indispensable work.

Your generous donations as part of 2024 Annual Fundraiser enabled the House of Mercy with 2 industrial washing machines, and covered the St. Juliana Olshanskaya Shelter’s loan for the tractor and supply of firewood. Thank you for this simple yet transformative act of kindness, which will improve basics in daily lives of over 200 people!