Last spring,  MBK and its clients came together to contribute supplies and food to a church in Westfield that was shipping these items to Ukraine. Senior Associate, Mila Renkas shared, "I am deeply grateful to everyone who helped during that critical time. The conflict has affected many, including my family and friends who are still enduring the ongoing war and striving to rebuild their lives after losing everything".

One person who embodies the spirit of resilience and compassion is Oksana, a close friend of Mila's since their teenage years. Oksana remains in Ukraine, dedicated to making a difference by organizing a summer camp for children affected by the war, running from July 1 to July 6. This camp provides an invaluable experience for the children, offering it completely free of charge. The funding for this project, covering the cost of food, supplies, games, and small presents for the kids, is sourced entirely from volunteers.

A family has been actively raising money within their community to support this initiative and wanted to extend this opportunity to the MBK family. The willingness to help was greatly appreciated. They aimed to raise an additional $300 for the summer camp by Thursday, June 27, and not only met their goal but exceeded it, collecting a total of $500!

This outpouring of support means a great deal. It will make a significant difference in the lives of children who have been deeply affected by the war in Ukraine. Oksana is incredibly grateful for the contributions and plans to share pictures from the camp in July to illustrate the impact of this generosity.

Thank you once again for the incredible support in making the Children's Summer Camp in Ukraine a reality. Together, it has been shown that even in the face of adversity, compassion and community spirit can bring about meaningful change.