As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we reflect on our shared achievements, express our gratitude, and plan ambitiously for the future. There is much to celebrate, much to be thankful for, and even more to accomplish.
The ASW Ukrainian Refugees Center has remained operational for over two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This has only been possible due to the extraordinary generosity of our donors and the dedication of our volunteers from the ASW community. We are deeply grateful to each of you for your support and involvement. Our heartfelt thanks also go to the Lipowa building owners for hosting the refugee center over the past two years.
Thanks to your generosity, every Saturday, our center has welcomed and served over 300 Ukrainian families. During the past school year alone, we have distributed over:
- 15,000 kg of sugar
- 15,000 kg of flour
- 15,000 kg of rice
- 15,000 liters of milk
Additionally, with the support of Henkel, we distributed 18 pallets of cosmetics and cleaning products. Our ASW students also prepared and distributed approximately 400 liters of soup, 200 hot meals, countless baked goods, and hundreds of sandwiches. They engaged in sports and art activities to support children from the orphanage in Vinnytsia. Our database includes over 3,000 families from Eastern Ukraine, where the most severe fighting continues.
We recognize that the need persists, and the student leaders of ASWfor are committed to continuing the Refugee Center project for a third year. Our goal is to make a meaningful impact by providing essential food packs and clothing to those in need while growing our curriculum and leadership opportunities for our students around the importance of compassion and service. ASW remains committed to service learning goals and the development of agency throughout our academic programme at all ages.
To achieve this, we need your continued support. Please consider donating to help us maintain our efforts. This year, the refugee center requires a new home as the current donated Lipowa location may no longer be available to us. We are determined to keep the project going, whether by finding a new location or reimagining our operations. This will involve additional costs, but with your help, we believe anything is possible.
Together, we know we can continue to make a difference. Let’s continue this vital work and support those in need. ASWforUkraine is the cornerstone of our ASWfor Foundation and our continued work supporting those in desperate need. As an instrumental partner with ASW, we continue to seek our mission and change the world for the better.