Churches welcoming Ukrainians and helping along the way.

Let the
Ukrainians In.

Contact Your Leader

Email or call your congressional leader.
Ask to Let the Ukrainian nationals fleeing the war into the U.S. In process. Thank you!
Ask to expedite the Ukrainian nationals refugee cases so that Ukrainians arrive through the Refugee program.
Ask to approve Ukrainians fleeing the war for the humanitarian parole process. In process. Thank you!
Enact a Ukrainian Parole Assistance policy for Ukrainian parolees to qualify for Refugee Services.
Ask to extend the Ukrainian Temporary Protection Status up to 18 months. In process. Thank you!
Provide Ukrainians in the U.S. with Employment Authorization Documents and Social Security. So they can start providing for their family after arrival. In process. Thank you!

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Uniting for Ukraine Program

Matthew 25:35-40

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me…Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Adopt a need.

You asked, “what can I do, to help a Ukrainian family fleeing the war?” So here it is:

As a family arrives there are basic necessities that need to be met that volunteers like yourself can assist with. We can connect you and your church to a family and their need. You can adopt a single need or several needs. Here are some examples of needs for all Ukrainian families arriving in our area. Airport Pick up. We call that transportation. Help with enrolling a child in school. We call that document assistance. Provide a room or a house for a temporary stay. We call that housing. Provide a meal. We call that providing a meal – hopefully a culturally appropriate one at first; just ask. Take them on a tour, park, or bring them to church. We call that cultural orientation. Hire a skilled Ukrainian to work. That’s called employment. By the way, many arriving Ukrainians speak basic English. In some cases, families will need help with interpretation or translation. How about a Welcome Basket with some toys for the kids. Don’t forget the chocolate. We call that fun.

These examples are just a few, but you can use your imagination, sign up for a category of a need that you or your church can meet, and be creative. In Florida, housing and public transportation are scarce, so rent and vehicles are a big need. Follow the posted needs and important information on our Telegram channel below.