Recent attacks nearly destroyed the Poplavskyi family home in Mykolaiv. The glass panels flew off their balcony when bombs landed just a few blocks away. A short time later, another attack blew out every window in the entire apartment. With no means to make permanent repairs, the family taped film across each window, allowing light to enter the house while providing protection from the wind and cold. They pray for no more attacks and appreciate the ongoing aid from JRNU.
After a bomb landed near their home in Mykolayiv in the early days of the war, the Kantsurenko family fled to Israel. Mr. Kantsurenko remained behind to assist other community members evacuate and await military duty. One month ago, Mrs. Kantsurenko returned with the two daughters and the grandmother, and found the entire block adjacent to their home destroyed. Somehow their house was spared, aside from the balcony door and one window that needed to be replaced. They are working hard to rebuild their lives; Mrs. Kantsurenko is searching for a job, which is difficult given the current economic situation. Mr. Kantsurenko works as a taxi driver, though the pay is low. He is expecting to be called up for military service any day. The family would be entirely without food and other necessities but for the aid provided by JRNU.
