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New Life! An Update from Ukraine
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . The Christmas season gives us unique opportunities to reach orphans and vulnerable young adults in our community.. One highlight this year was our New Life gathering for…
“We Get To Be His Family!”
The statistics hold true–older children are less likely to be adopted. And in Ukraine, as these young adults age out of orphanages, 70% will face organized crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years. Thankfully, age didn’t stand between Russell & Kellie and their 16-year-old son, Elmir.…
An Exciting Update from Ukraine!
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . God is showing His mercy and is pouring His blessings in Chernihiv, Ukraine, that we can't wait to share with you! . Orphans in Ukraine often age…
Hear from Sponsored Children in Ukraine
Ever wonder if sponsorship really makes a difference in the life of a child? . Orphaned children in Ukraine are given the opportunity to write letters back and forth with their sponsor, and here's what they have to say about it-- When I got my first letter from…
Camps, New Life, and an Unexpected Blessing | Ukraine Update
This summer our Ukraine ministry team and volunteers are busy with summer camps, VBS and job skills programs. Each week our Ukraine team hosts over 100 kids from orphanages they volunteer in throughout the year. These camps are a great way to bring joy to these kids…
Shauna’s House Now OPEN!
Shauna's House is now open to orphan graduates! Shauna Yelton saw the devastation first-hand.When a Ukrainian orphan ages out of an orphanage at age 18, there is a 70% to 80% chance that he or she will experience crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years.…
An Adoption Story from Ukraine
Your support helps change the lives of orphans around the world. Whether through adoption funding or orphan care, lives--like Yarik's--are being transformed by the Gospel. Here is his story. MEET YARIK 9-year-old Yarik is one of 18 siblings in the Vyshnykov family in Ukraine--7 boys and 11 girls.…
Celebrating Shauna’s House and One Incredible Legacy
Almost ready ...! Shauna Yelton could not have imagined what her commitment to orphans in Ukraine would do to change lives. Shauna first traveled to Ukraine accompanied by a close friend. Shocked by what she discovered, her glimmer of passion quickly grew into a cause. Determined to help…
A Life Transformed by Love
Your support is changing the lives of orphans around the world. Whether through adoption funding or orphan care, lives--like Vasiliy's--are being transformed by the Gospel. Here is his story. MEET VASILIY Vasiliy was just 6 years old when he lost his parents. As a result, he was…
Life Touching Life | Lifesong Ukraine
It was a very eventful recent Christmas season with various programs and big events! Here is a brief recap of what God is doing in Ukraine through your prayer and support-- Our first Christmas event was a New Life meeting for 40 young women and their 25 children…