After difficult trials, a mother of many children found a home and support.
After years of pain and trials, Natalia got a chance to rebuild her life with her children.
The most difficult period came when Oksana and her three youngest children were in danger because of the hostile attitude of the environment.
"In 2024, the shelter became a salvation for 120 disadvantaged people who had lost the meaning of life. After many years of loneliness, they were able to rejoin society, return home, find a common language with their families and feel the warmth of their loved ones again."
Employees of the maternity hospital and the Children's Service asked the New Life Christian Mission to help 20-year-old Oleksandra, who, after the birth of her son, found herself in a difficult situation without housing and support.
The street is unforgiving, and winter is even more so. For hundreds of people who find themselves homeless, the cold is a deadly threat. But now the city has a Mobile First Aid Station, a special ambulance that gives the homeless a chance to be saved.
We may not be able to rewrite our past history, but we can always turn the page and start a new chapter in our lives. The Center continues to save lives by providing not only shelter but also a path to change.
Anyone can find themselves in difficult life circumstances, and it is often mothers with children who are most at risk. Loss of housing, domestic violence, financial difficulties, or loneliness at a crucial time - all of these threaten not only women but also their children.
For two weeks on the eve of Christmas, the New Life Christian Mission held holiday programs with gifts for more than 1,000 children. A special event was a Christmas musical that brought joy and unforgettable impressions to the children.
"For many years, with the onset of winter, the Homeless Assistance Service has been operating round-the-clock warming centers on the streets of our city, lending a helping hand to those who find themselves in difficult life circumstances. protects and supports those who, for various reasons, find themselves below the poverty line. This year, we opened a warming center for the homeless, where they can keep warm, get hot food and necessary assistance.
Joining forces the volunteers of the Mission in Odessa and the region continue to distribute humanitarian aid to families in need, support for displaced persons, widows, large families and the elderly are vital support for Ukrainian families.
