06/08/2026
At the top of a dark stairwell in Odesa, 16-year-old Pasha and his father, Michail, live in a single room with little more than hope to sustain them.
When the power goes out — as it often does — they lose heat, light, and even running water. Michail stores water wherever he can, while doing everything possible to care for his son, who lives with severe vision and hearing impairments.
"The boy is growing, and he needs to eat," Michail says.
With rising food prices, medical expenses, and reduced income, each day brings new challenges. Yet through it all, this devoted father refuses to give up on his son’s future.
Thanks to caring supporters, IFCJ Canada helps provide food, medicine, and monthly assistance that brings relief to families like theirs during difficult times.
"They give something like a light at the end of the tunnel," Michail says. "A small ray of sunshine that somehow makes things warmer and happier."
Today, Jewish families across Ukraine continue to face uncertainty, poverty, and hardship. But compassionate friends like you can help ensure they do not face these challenges alone.
Your generosity can help provide food, medicine, and essential care to vulnerable children, families, and elderly Jews in need.
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"Whoever is kind to the needy honours God." — Proverbs 14:31
