A fire destroyed the entire third floor and caused extensive water damage to the second floor at the Good Samaritan Orphanage near the city of Rivne in the Ukraine. While no one was seriously injured during the blaze, orphaned children are once again homeless as the cold Ukrainian winter sets in.

Slavik Radchuk estimates that repairs will cost approximately $60,000 and must begin immediately.

This unique ministry recruits families from the church who will care for up to six homeless children per household. These families live together in a building divided up into modest “apartments”. The orphanage had five families on the 3rd floor and three families on the 2nd. After the fire devastated these apartments, people from the church came to offer help – but just one family of eight extra people places a heavy burden on those willing to provide lodging, food and other necessities. Even their best efforts cannot continue for long.

A total of 57 men, women and children remain displaced, as ministry workers seek help in rebuilding these two floors of the orphanage. They are praying they will be able to return these families to the home before Christmas. Materials have been ordered and construction can begin as soon as funds are available.

I want to help rebuild the Good Samaritan Orphanage in Rivne.