People are often surprised to learn that CRF helps in Ukraine. With the war happening in Ukraine, it is hard to get away from the troubles and atrocities this European nation is experiencing. How did CRF get involved in Ukraine? The answer is simple—Jay Young. Jay’s interest in Ukraine didn’t start with the recent war. No, decades ago when he was preaching in Italy, Jay saw the need for Ukrainian relief and began a compassionate work there. Jay persuaded CRF to join him. And together, we have touched the lives of thousands of needy children and people who desperately needed a break. Jay gave his life to giving hope to the hopeless and the gospel to those who needed God’s grace. Jay passed away in July. He will be missed. He will be remembered. His legacy will live long after him. 

CRF still continues to help in Ukraine and will continue to do so. During the war, it has been difficult to keep up with all of our previously sponsored children there. We not only do the best we can for them, but we also have a brand new ministry and facility to take care of children who are experiencing the horrors of war. 

Much of the Ukrainian help coming from CRF happens in Romania where we have also helped for decades. Refugees have fled there and are being forgotten. 

Vasile, our Romanian coordinator, states… 

More than 800 war refugees are in the care of the Saving Parents Foundation because they have not received any support from the Romanian government since March— and they have to feed their children. We are trying to find sponsors, resources, and partners to give as much support as possible to the families so cruelly hit by the war at our border. Today with the consistent support of Christian Relief Fund and others, we are able to bring a glimmer of hope to over 600 people. Besides the importance of each food item received, the fact that there is someone taking care of their needs gives them hope. A heartfelt thank you goes to Kevin Wasner and Eugen Anna from CRF in Romania. 

Eugen Anna, our CRF director, was just in Baia Mare last week and received thanks from a refugee family—Makar, his parents, and younger brother. They have traveled from Zaporizhia in southern Ukraine. It is Russian occupied and the site of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. 

Everything in Makar’s family has been donated—clothes, household goods, their apartment, even the piano that Makar plays. Makar is very young, but he is a piano prodigy and has competed internationally. When Vasile heard him play, he arranged for a university professor to give him lessons. When the professor heard Makar, he didn’t want his talent lost and found him a piano. Even though he was only ten years old, Makar was a wunderkind. 

All of the refugees receiving care in Romania send their deepest thanks to CRF. 

THERE IS STILL HUMANITY! THERE IS STILL HOPE!

In the words of Vasile
CAN YOU CONTINUE TO HELP?!

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