Looking for a home for Ukrainian refugees

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 šŸ’™šŸ’›

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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!

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bostonforukraine OP t1_ixxn1j4 wrote

Oh, this is a wonderful idea. I will reach out, thank you so much!

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Present_Plankton3801 t1_ixxvv5h wrote

Only if they're Christians... if they're Jewish ask a synagogue for example, maybe I can help you with that

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bostonforukraine OP t1_ixxw4ox wrote

They're secular but of a Christian background. I've already reached out to my synagogue, great minds)

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orreos14 t1_ixwnxpj wrote

What a tough situation. I dont have any advice or leads on housing, but Iā€™d be able to help with small gifts/needs for the holidays. Feel free to PM.

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EnvironmentMedium942 t1_ixx1uva wrote

Same here. Please feel free to PM.

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cheddarwock t1_ixxen9t wrote

Iā€™m in too. Please let me know if gift giving is an option

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kermac10 t1_ixxhdr2 wrote

Same here. I do not have space to offer but would love to help with a gift card or two so that mom and dad can pick some presents for Max and/ or each other.

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penguinsuerte t1_ixxjxcn wrote

I can help with a gift card for the holidays too feel free to PM me

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boobiesiheart t1_ixyjd4p wrote

Please reach out to my (Uki) grandmas old church. https://www.ukrainianorthodox.org/

I still have cousins up there and will try reaching out.

Im not local but would have loved to been paid with Ukraine meals. Lol

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bostonforukraine OP t1_ixzlhyd wrote

Thank you so much for reaching out to your cousins! The Ukrainian Orthodox Church here are wonderful people, I'm Jewish but I go to their events all the time. We're already involved with them)

Depending where you are, we can still send some varenyky your way)

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boobiesiheart t1_ixzo1fl wrote

We may have met! But, long ago...I last attended around 2017. Living in Maryland now.

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Gold_Bat_114 t1_ixxclqe wrote

NextDoor could be a good place to post.

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cgfre t1_ixywf0h wrote

As someone else posted, Catholic Charities Boston has many resources available for Ukrainian refugees.

Though they do not provide long-term housing directly, their site says they work "with a number of volunteer community sites (including churches, synagogues, mosques, cities) that assist with the sponsorship of refugees." So they should be able to connect you with possibilities.

Also from Catholic Charities..."We are happy to assess the eligibility for support for individuals who have already arrived in the United States and are in need of cash assistance or benefits." More info on how to contact them under " Cash Assistance and Benefits Eligibility" at: https://www.ccab.org/refugee-immigrant-services/refugee-resettlement/ukraine/

Another organization that may be able to help is Welcome(dot)us, a non-partisan effort to connect sponsors and refugees and provide assistance and resources https://welcome.us/about#

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bias_ed t1_ixxr551 wrote

Check r/bostonhousing ! They may be able to share resources too

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SomeDumbGamer t1_ixwg8wr wrote

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

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yacht_boy t1_ixwjybn wrote

First, knock it off with the heartless shtick.

Second, lead laws don't apply to a kid this age. They're designed to protect crawling kids and toddlers who are sticking things in their mouths all the time.

Third. Slums? What slums?

Fourth, they have jobs and services here already. So they need to stay here.

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pipis9001 t1_ixwx6nk wrote

way to kick people when they're down. yes there is overcrowding (as there is in many cities now) but I dont think getting small (!!) housing for a single family who escaped a literal war is impossible. open your mind a bit please

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