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Update from Eastern Ukraine
This morning, together with a team of volunteers, I went to the east of Ukraine. It is only 20 miles from the Russian border. We brought a modular house for the victims. This will be the family of the pastor of the church in Sumy. They lost their home due to the...
Ukraine Update February 28, 2023
Sozo Charities would like to give thanks to those who recently donated to provide 2 new tiny homes for Ukrainian families in need. Each home costs $5000 and is furnished with beds, heating unit, small kitchen furniture and bathroom items. New home owners Nadia and...
Ukraine Update November 28, 2022
Sozo's Kelly Hoodikoff says THANK YOU from Kjiv.Dear Friends, Thank you for your support towards the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. These are challenging times as Ukraine experiences long power outages daily during the cold winter days. Things are becoming critical....
Ukranian Pastor Rescued Just In Time
A Ukrainian pastor is sharing his incredible story of survival after being arrested by Russian forces. Just when all hope seemed lost, God sent help. The story is captured in this remarkable video clip by CBN.
Tiny Homes Project Update
Amidst all of the destruction on the ground in Ukraine, good things are happening! Recently we completed a home for a grateful family. Because of your generous donations, the Tiny Homes Project will continue to build a hope and future for the Uktrainian people....
UKRAINE Home Build Projects
Since February 24, 2022, over 14 million Ukrainians have been displaced because of the war. Russian aggression has caused thousands of people to lose their homes with yet untold stories in the eastern part of the country, where daily combat is taking place. Nations...
Mission Completed! Pastor’s Van Purchased!
We recently posted a prayer request for a new van for Pastor Volodymyr. We wrote: "Nearly every other day the church van is being filled with canned goods, rice, cooking oil, bottled water, fruit, and many other items to help feed those who can no longer purchase from...
Chernobyl Update
UPDATE JUNE 23, 2022 ~ BRINGING RELIEF TO CHERNOBYL We helped to purchase a van for one of our partners in Ukraine, Oles, who is helping to bring aid around the country. Attached are a few photos of Oles, who purchased and helped deliver food to the Chernobyl area...
June 2022 Sozo Update
Dear Sozo Charity Partners, Thank you for your generous giving towards helping Ukraine during this unprecedented crisis. With your support we have already helped many people in need. Over 11 million Ukrainians have been displaced because of the war. Nearly 7 million...
Update 6 10 2022
As the war sadly continues, the needs grow in ripple effect. Ukrainians are no longer in lines waiting to cross borders. The refugee count is now 11 million Ukrainians that have been relocated: 7 million outside the border and 4 million inside mostly waiting in...
Ukraine Needs Your Help!
Due to the recent conflict in Ukraine, many individuals are stepping up to assist the needs of the millions being effected. These volunteers turn their homes into distribution centers, warehouses and even sewing factories. And that is exactly what David and Ygor have...
Update from Ukraine April 20, 2022
Sozo Charities is making an impact in Ukraine. Thank you for your prayers and support. We are making a difference together. Our trip to Ukraine had a number of purposes. Bringing in aid and helping to meet the needs of the refugees was of utmost importance. We were...