Victoria’s small Ukrainian neighborhood on the lookout for gadgets to ship into warfare zone | Neighborhood Information
Victoria’s small Ukrainian community is hoping residents will contribute items to help those enduring constant attacks by Russian forces in Europe’s second-largest country.
The community, which today celebrates Easter in the Eastern Orthodox faith, would love their request and prayers to be answered on this, the holiest of days, said Iryna Scarborough, of Victoria.
Iryna Scarborough
She said the Ukrainian community in Victoria is comprised of about 10-12 people, mostly women married to American men. They’ve watched their native country be ripped apart by two months of airstrikes, bombardments, shootings, fires and apparent massacres since the Feb. 24 Russian invasion commenced.
She said items that could be donated include nonprescription medicines like aspirin and Tylenol; supplies for diabetics, especially test strips and meters; vitamins diapers sanitary pads; baby food; formula; and similar lightweight goods that can help keep residents and resistance fighters going.
Scarborough said items are shipped overseas for free. They go to an address in Poland, where volunteers gather the items and take them into Ukraine for distribution. She said from donation to delivery takes a minimum of two weeks.
Karen Riesz, of Victoria, takes a picture of those gathered for a photo to express solidarity with Ukraine on Saturday, March 12, at DeLeon Plaza.
Items may be dropped off at her home at 3108 Arroyo Drive, Victoria. If no one is home, she said goods can be left on her front porch, which has a Ukrainian flag on display.
In an earlier interview with the Advocate, Scarborough explained how she had watched coverage of the war on TV and YouTube.
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Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
Pastor Herb Beyer speaks with attendees of the World Day of Prayer Observance to pray for Ukraine on Friday outside of the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
More than 50 people gather for the World Day of Prayer to hear readings and messages of support for the people of Ukraine by area pastors and others Friday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
Pastor Jerry Tanner of Weimar’s Calvary Baptist Church speaks during the World Day of Prayer for the people of Ukraine on Friday in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
More than 50 people including students from Sacred Heart Catholic School gathered for the World Day of Prayer for Ukraine on Friday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
A crowd listens to various area pastors offering messages of support and prayers for the people of Ukraine during the World Day of Prayer observance on Friday outside of the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
Pastor Herb Beyer sits in a gazebo after leading the World Day of Prayer observance to offer support and prayers for the people of Ukraine on Friday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Solidarity with Ukraine photo
Karen Riesz, of Victoria, takes a picture of those gathered for a photo to express solidarity with Ukraine on Saturday, March 12, at DeLeon Plaza.
Solidarity with Ukraine photo
Oksana Greco, of Victoria, addresses a crowd of about 35 people during a gathering in solidarity with the people of Ukraine on March 12.
Solidarity with Ukraine photo
David Lentz, of Victoria, places a hand on his dog, “Baby Girl,” 6, and wears the colors of the Ukrainian flag during a gathering in support of the people of Ukraine on March 12 at DeLeon Plaza.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
Pastor Herb Beyer speaks with attendees of the World Day of Prayer Observance to pray for Ukraine on Friday outside of the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
More than 50 people gather for the World Day of Prayer to hear readings and messages of support for the people of Ukraine by area pastors and others Friday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
Pastor Jerry Tanner of Weimar’s Calvary Baptist Church speaks during the World Day of Prayer for the people of Ukraine on Friday in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
More than 50 people including students from Sacred Heart Catholic School gathered for the World Day of Prayer for Ukraine on Friday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
A crowd listens to various area pastors offering messages of support and prayers for the people of Ukraine during the World Day of Prayer observance on Friday outside of the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Prayer for Ukraine, Hallettsville
Pastor Herb Beyer sits in a gazebo after leading the World Day of Prayer observance to offer support and prayers for the people of Ukraine on Friday at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville.
Solidarity with Ukraine photo
Karen Riesz, of Victoria, takes a picture of those gathered for a photo to express solidarity with Ukraine on Saturday, March 12, at DeLeon Plaza.
Solidarity with Ukraine photo
Oksana Greco, of Victoria, addresses a crowd of about 35 people during a gathering in solidarity with the people of Ukraine on March 12.
Solidarity with Ukraine photo
David Lentz, of Victoria, places a hand on his dog, “Baby Girl,” 6, and wears the colors of the Ukrainian flag during a gathering in support of the people of Ukraine on March 12 at DeLeon Plaza.
Her hometown of Zaporizhzhia had suffered attacks since the invasion began, she said, including attacks briefly on the nation’s largest nuclear reactor, which is on the outskirts of the city.
She said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “doing right” in his vocal leadership role. “His speeches are very, very emotional,” she said in the earlier interview.
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