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Iʼve raised £335 to buy much needed supplies while visiting Poland next week for Ukrainian refugees that have already arrived or yet to arrive.
- Funded on Saturday, 9th July 2022
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My partner and I are flying to Poland on the 19th March and will be staying in Jedrzejow for 8 days. As we can't physically carry much with us, we are seeking donations so that we can buy much needed supplies once we arrive to help the Ukrainian people who have fled their homes. Therefore we are asking for any amounts of cash donations.
When in Poland, we will be buying:
Polish SIM cards with internet access
Meat & dairy products, vegetable
Blankets, duvet covers and sets, camping beds, sleeping bags, washing machines,
Fire wood, coal, rent
Books for the children so they can learn Polish
And many more depending on demand
(09.03.2022) 1,4 million Ukrainian refugees are already in Poland. While the support from all the ordinary people across Europe is massive with donations mostly focusing on clothes, long lasting food products, sanitary and medicine. Refugees who have made it to Poland need ongoing support until they receive government support and can stand on their own two feet. Our family in Poland has already helped with finding emergency accommodation for over 67 people (mostly women and children) and are dedicated to organising support across their town and surrounding villages. We want to help do our bit for these people whose lives have been turned upside down by these atrocities. All donations no matter how small add up and make a huge difference.
The is also a WhatsApp group where people can follow Maria’s work inn Poland and you can join here - https://chat.whatsapp.com/BOZZ2dW7nr2DX3OfvqoFZZ
If you would like to donate goods, you can donate to Leicester Ukrainian Community club “Kalyna” https://www.facebook.com/leicesterukrainianclub/ (entrance of the Livingstone St), they do send transport every Thursday, telephone: 0116 255 2012
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- 3 years ago
maria Szmit
3 years agoThe current and the latest products in need are: Day-to-day food Coal - still not warm enough to live without it. A tonne of it cost about £400 but it will cover a number of houses until the end of the cold season. Clothes drying racks and washing machines Prescribed medication Sanitary products and books for kids so that they can learn to communicate Camping beds/mattresses etc. Sim Cards for those that are yet to arrive Join here for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BOZZ2dW7nr2DX3OfvqoFZZ Photo: t.ly/voTs Krakow -1hr drive from Jedrzejow
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- 3 years ago
maria Szmit
3 years agoThank you all for your donations. So far, we have raised £1535 across Paypal, JustGiving and our private accounts. It is amazing to see how many people contributed. We can assure you that the money you pay will make a huge difference and we will be updating you all on what we spend on when we are there. One of our friends helped us put together a press release. The story went to the local press and we hope it will be published shortly. 13.03.2022 - 1.7 million Ukrainian refugees arrived in Poland so far. (80,000 - 100,000 a day) Thank you!
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17
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2022
You are both amazing 💕
£20.00
Jim Muddimer
Mar 19, 2022
£10.00
Boddice Accounting
Mar 18, 2022
Incredible work, thank you for all you are doing
£40.00
Louisa
Mar 18, 2022
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2022
£20.00
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2022
It’s absolutely amazing what you both are doing. 🙂
£30.00
Jen Morris
Mar 17, 2022
Such admiration for you guys doing this! Stay safe ❤️
£15.00
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