Feeling Lucky

My name is Angelina. I was born in Ukraine and came to America with my mother. I am starting this page because much of my family and friends remain in Ukraine, including my immediate family, relatives, and the community who raised me in my childhood village - Vysoka Pich. 

Due to the Russian Invasion, their ability to access essentials like food, water, cash, and electricity is severely impacted. Not only are they living in extreme living conditions, but their safety is threatened every day they remain in Ukraine. 

Specifically, I’ve been concerned for my aunt Iryna, who lives in Odessa. Iryna’s brother (my father) passed away many years ago. She is not married and was never able to have children. She’s like a second mother to me and I am like a daughter to her. She has no one else to take her in as I am her closest living relative. As the war accelerated across the entire country, my aunt heard shelling, bombs, and air raid sirens going off in the distance night after night. Over the past two months, we’ve been working tirelessly to get her a visa to come to America but have faced many obstacles. 

We remain hopeful and continue to explore all possible options. These continued efforts come at a cost: legal fees, transportation, temporary lodging, essential supplies, hygiene kits, clothing, food, gas, pet supplies, and emergency cash. While we don't know what our next steps will be, we know that we will keep fighting for my aunt and my other family members stuck in Ukraine. Along with helping my aunt we have covered similar requests from my many relatives and family friends who have had their lives disrupted by the war. 

Please consider donating to my page to help my Ukrainian community. If you cannot donate at this time, please consider sharing our story within your networks. My goal is to raise awareness on the developing situation in Ukraine and provide some relief to my family and their local communities that have been impacted throughout the region.