Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church Supports Ukrainian Cause

COMMUNITY NEWS Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church Supports Ukrainian Cause

By Terry Jaillet

There is a small, somewhat nondescript, church built on four acres of land on 100th Ave in Cooper City. Due to all of the support being received and the abundance of certain donations, church staff and volunteers are requesting You may have driven by and not noticed it. Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church was consecrated and opened its doors in February 1992. The church has served the small but growing South Florida Ukrainian Orthodox community since then. And, it now serves as a lifeline to Ukraine.

Since the day Russian tanks began rolling across the border, the congregation at Saint Nicholas’ took action. Church members have raised funds and supplies to help Ukrainians survive the Russian attack. The most vital items have been medical supplies, food, and clothing.

In addition to supplies and shelf-stable food, the church raised money to purchase a four-wheel-drive ambulance that is being used to evacuate children and injured and sick people. The incredible generosity of the community has been overwhelming. specific items and potential help with shipping items to Europe. Some of the top items being requested are the following: ▸ Radio communication equipment ▸ Emergency food supply kits ▸ First Aid Kits ▸ Monetary Donations In addition, there are some specific items that have been requested by Ukrainians in the combat zone. The church’s website, ukrainianorthodox.church includes a list of needed items along with instructions on how to donate both money and materials.

▸To support St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s efforts to support Ukraine visit their website at www.ukrainianorthodox.church, call 954-680-2008 or drop items off at the church at 5031 SW 100th Ave, Cooper City

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