The Ukrainian Project and Refugee Grant
The Ukrainian Project is one of several programs that the Outreach committee has established and pledged to help.
Since the Spring of 2022, the committee has been working with the Johanniter in an effort to con-nect with Ukrainian refugee families living in the neighbourhoods around the Church of the As-cension.
In December 2022, the Outreach committee organized a Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas celebra-tion for January 7, 2023. During this year’s Easter Sunday celebrations, Ukrainian families were invited to participate in the children’s Easter egg hunt. These two events fostered a sharing and a celebration of faith and tradition between cultures.
In the fall of 2022, the Outreach committee with the guidance of Father Dan applied for a refugee grant from the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe and Episcopal Research and De-velopment, in order to provide greater support to Ukrainian families in need. In March 2023 a grant of 10.000 USD was approved.
The grant specifies that the funds be used for the sole purpose laid out in our application. Thus, these funds are specifically allocated to the Ukrainian Project 1) for the material needs of the families (for example, household goods and appliances) and 2) for events and outings that create a greater sense of community and belonging (for example, a trip to Wildpark Poing and an arts & crafts afternoon for children).
It is important to mention that the Outreach committee advises, organises and coordinates the use of funds with the Johanniter; Church of the Ascension, guided by Father Dan and Kaye O’Connell (our Treasurer) ensure that the funds are used according to the application guide-lines.
If you have any questions or wish to volunteer, please feel free to contact the Outreach Committee. We will be announcing specific dates for the events and outings as they are finalized.
As a community, it is our hope and mutual endeavour that with the funds we have been entrusted, we may touch the lives of the families Church of the Ascension supports.
Contact person: Maria Ramadori-Volker
Email: outreach@ascension-munich.com