Christmas Gifts in Use!

Your donations enabled us to help the villagers of Afanasyevka. We purchased 30 stoves with vent pipes. When the stoves were delivered, we realized that the village is in a low-lying meadow where wood is scarce. We were able to purchase twelve tons of briquettes (made of sunflower stalks) — enough to last 30 homes through the winter. Now these homeowners will have heat and the ability to cook hot meals. Also, the heat from the stove will help to dry out the houses.

In addition to the stoves, we raised enough money for six months of fuel for the van that delivers clean water to the village.

We even had enough left over to provide relief to five families whose gas and electricity was going to be shutoff. Also, a new dough mixing machine will be provided for the bakery that Andrew and Tanya operate. Through the bakery, they feed many people, free of charge!

Thanks to all of you who donated so generously and made it possible to help these deserving people make it through a harsh winter.