Ukraine Relief Fund
In these critical days for the people of Ukraine, we invite you to be in communion with them through prayer, in support and in generosity. Let us come together as a community to pray for peace and for the safety of all our brothers and sisters affected by this war.
Supporting Ukraine: Our Ongoing Commitment
Your generosity is making a difference!
As we mark the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine, many in our parish have asked how Saint Clement continues to support those affected by the conflict.
From the very beginning, we partnered with Caritas of the Archdiocese of Lublin, Poland, led by Fr. Łukasz Mudrak, whom we had previously welcomed at Saint Clement. Lublin’s proximity to Ukraine and its strong relationship with Caritas Ukraine have made it a vital hub for relief efforts, ensuring our support reaches those most in need.
Through this partnership, we have provided $155,000 in financial support for critical projects, including:
Immediate humanitarian aid: Supplying food and medical assistance through Caritas Lublin’s collaboration with Caritas Ukraine and religious communities inside Ukraine.
Support for widows, single mothers, and children: Providing housing assistance, counseling, and trauma support for those fleeing to Lublin.
Aid for displaced seniors: Assisting elderly Ukrainians who remained in Ukraine as long as they could but, after losing their homes and families, sought refuge in Lublin, Poland.
Medical training for Ukrainian doctors: Funding specialized training for Ukrainian eye surgeons in Lublin, equipping them to restore or save the sight of injured soldiers.
As we continue to pray for peace, our commitment to the people of Ukraine served by Caritas Lublin remains strong. Along with continuing to support the efforts of Caritas Lublin, we are also supporting new initiatives. For example, we have donated $5,000 thus far to Microscope for Kharkiv:
"Microscope for Kharkiv" is a joint charitable project by the Association of Polish Ophthalmic Surgeons, Caritas Lublin, and Caritas-Spes Kharkiv. This initiative aims to raise funds for the purchase and delivery of a surgical microscope to the Military Hospital in Kharkiv, Ukraine. This hospital is facing a severe shortage of essential medical equipment needed to perform life-saving surgeries and care for both war victims and regular patients. Our support will directly help provide the tools necessary for doctors to save lives and restore sight to those in need.
Our brothers and sisters of Ukraine continue to need our support. We prayerfully ask you to consider contributing to the Ukraine Relief Fund to help support these initiatives. To donate, please click the button below. Thank you for your consideration!
