Submitted by bostonforukraine t3_z56y9z in boston
Hi r/boston ! I am searching for a home for a family from the city of Kharkiv, in Ukraine. They are a mama, a papa and a 9 year old boy, Max. I am their close family friend and translator)
About them:
-They came to the Boston area in April after sheltering in the basement of their apartment building, then living in refugee camps. They were originally staying with an acquaintance in Everett, but he could not tolerate living with a child for long term, so they are urgently searching for somewhere to live.
-Both parents received their work permits and have started to work; papa is working construction and mama got a job part-time at the Fresh Pond Mall in Cambridge. All members of the family are learning English (and very quickly, I might add!)
-Max is so much fun, actually he is like my little brother) he LOVES cats, loves to draw maps, he's a very active and wiggly guy) He witnessed some real horrors that no child should see, he has PTSD and is receiving treatment
-At the moment, the family is able to pay only utilities and very low rent, as the costs of Max's treatment are overwhelming. We all hope that this can change soon as Max learns some good coping strategies, and the family gets back on their feet. If you agree to host this family, it will be mostly out of the goodness of your heart; most of the compensation will be in Ukrainian food and gratitude)
Here are two pictures. The family - mama, papa and Max. And here are Max and I
Please let me know if you have a place in your home for these people! And don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much for reading. Glory to Ukraine šš
randomlurker82 t1_ixw5iyz wrote
I would reach out to any Unitarian churches in your area. I'm a Unitarian and my church has helped refugees as part of its mission. I really hope you can find them something soon!