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Steve Einstein's avatar

Hurray to Steve and Patty Levenberg for their and the World Friends group's devotion to this cause. They have remained focused on this tragedy for years. Much gratitude.

Patricia Deignan's avatar

On behalf of Sebastopol World Friends, and our friends in Chyhyryn, I would like to extend enormous thanks to the Sebastopol Times and Ashley Dudleston for taking the time to dive deeply into our connection with our Ukrainian sister city. And the timing of the article was right on. Within 24 hours of posting, we had sold out the event, allowing us to bring in over $20,000 towards the completion of the Chyhyryn Dormitory Renovation Project. The generosity of the Sebastopol community comes through again!--Patricia Deignan, Chair, Chyhyryn Committee, Sebastopol World Friends

david a.'s avatar

You should give an address/ website to send a donation if you can’t go in person

Patricia Deignan's avatar

Great idea, David. We are still collecting donations at sebastopolwf.org. We are inching closer to our final goal, but not quite there yet. Any amount helps!

Phill Carter's avatar

So grateful for this work. A safe place to be is an amazing gift for those displaced by war.

Kathy Kerst's avatar

What a marvelous story. Having lived in Sonoma County only since 2011, I was not aware of this organization and its fabulous work. Amazing! Thanks, Ashley Dudleston, for your detailed coverage!

Tibby Elgato's avatar

There are many children who have been displaced and are living out of doors as a result of conflicts, some funded and supported by our taxes. May they expect grants as well? Can you provide a list and rationale for which conflicts are deserving are which are not? Putin has called the Ukranians Nazis and terrorists.