Delco Welcome Circle

10/16/2024

It has been exactly one year since we have been living in the USA thanks to you. It was one year ago on October 16 that we arrived in America, where we were welcomed with a smile by the Finn family. Thank you to this family for everything, for trusting us, because we did not know each other, let us into their home, into their family and surrounded us with care. They are amazing people, trusting, honest, caring and selfless. We are grateful to everyone who supported us on our new path. After a year we can say that we are happy to be here, we are safe and surrounded by good people, we all have jobs, we are working and learning. Thank you.

11/22/2023

Elena and Alex read a story to Mark. English as a second language is challenging. We wish them the best in month two in their new home in the US.

11/03/2023

"Thank you" to everyone who joined us for the Ice Cream Social on October 25th at Just Homemade Ice Cream. Your support means the world to us.
The Delco Wecome Circle wants to extend our gratitude to Laura and Joe for hosting this event. Thank you both for your support.

10/23/2023

Here in the US visiting new friends and starting junior high school.

10/11/2023

A message sent from the Selivanov Family to the Delco Welcome Circle:

Back in 2014 we were going through bad times. Because of the hostilities, part of Donetsk region was occupied by Russia and we lived on the border with the war. Our neighborhood was shelled more than once, but still we did not dare to leave the city, we hoped that soon everything would be over.
In 2022, not only our city, but the whole country was invaded by neighbors. For almost a month, the city was under constant bombardment. In an instant, we lost everything we held dear. A lot of people lost their lives. We managed to survive and soon, not without difficulty, left the war zone.
We are now in Germany. We did not plan to stay here for a long time, we thought we would wait for the war to be over and come back, but unfortunately the war continues and we have to look for a new place in life.
After a long time, we learned that there is a U4U program for Ukrainians. On a specialized website, we posted a questionnaire and a brief story about our family. Soon Edward responded and offered to help, for which we are very grateful to him and his team. After going through all the stages of checks, we were approved for the flight. At the moment, we have purchased tickets and will be flying to America soon. We hope that we will be useful to the American society. Thank you for everything you do for us and our country.

The Selivanov family

The Delco Welcome Circle looks forward to meeting and welcoming this courageous family on October 16, 2023. Thank you for your support.

10/09/2023

Please join the Delco Welcome Circle team as we host a
Ice Cream Social And Fundraiser
on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 5 to 9 p.m.
At the "Just Homemade Ice Cream" shop located at
4736 Pennell Road, Aston, Pa 19014
(484) 431-8434

Meet the Selivanov family from the Ukraine and enjoy this social event with us.

Thank you for your support!

10/02/2023

We have exciting news to share! The Delco Welcome Circle will be welcoming the Ukrainian Selivanov family to Aston, PA on October 16, 2023.

The Selivanov family, Alexander and Olena and their two sons Rostyslav (age 12) and Mark (age 2), will be flying into New York and will be transported to the home of a Welcome Circle Family member where they will be staying temporarily as the Circle helps the family find rental housing in our community.

The Delco Welcome Circle is ready to help you in welcoming them! If you can support our efforts with housing, employment, or resources you may already have, reach out to us and we will connect with you.

While the needs of the Selivanov family are straightforward, they are many. There are many opportunities to contribute to welcoming the family.

Please check out our Amazon Delco Welcome Circle Registry
Delco Welcome Circle: Selivanov Family
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2FTBE8J1L4RSF

Contact us if you have interest in supplying specific needs such as:
Sufficient beds for the family
Bedding and bathroom linens
Clothing storage in each bedroom (closets, dressers, wardrobes, etc.)
Sufficient living room furniture.
Lamps for rooms with insufficient overhead lighting
Dishes and utensils
Cookware and cooking utensils Knives and cutting board.
Basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.)
Children’s items, as needed (car seat, crib, stroller, diapers, toys, books, games, etc.)
Basic cleaning supplies (dish soap, laundry detergent, broom and dustpan, etc.)

Thanks in advance for your support.

08/27/2023

We are getting very close to welcoming our friends from Ukraine Alexander, Olana, Rostyslav and Mark. Just some paperwork to finish up. You can support our effort is through Nativity BVM church located at 30 E. Franklin Street Media PA 19063. Please make a notation to add to the Delco Welcome Circle.

08/10/2023

Good things are happening. We are hoping to begin hosting our Ukrainian family in our DELCO community this coming September!

06/29/2023

06/16/2023

We are pleased to announce that the Delco Welcome Circle has extended an invitation to a Ukrainian family from Mariupol to come to America with our support. They shared that the invitation they received and accepted from our Welcome Circle was a very emotional moment for them.

Alexander and his wife Elena will be bringing their two boys, Rostislav and Mark, and their dog to our Delaware County Community! We wish them the best as we prepare to welcome them to their new home in the United States and begin this journey together.