Bring the cloak. Bring the books... Come before winter. 2 Tim 4:13-21

Winter IS coming! It will be harsh with subzero temperatures and will bring a new set of challenges to our friends in Ukraine:

• There are 7 million internally displaced people in Ukraine. That is 1 in 3, primarily women, children, and the elderly.
• Ukraine is facing a massive economic crisis - 20% are living on $5 a day.
• Energy sources for heating (natural gas & electricity) have been weaponized. They will be in short supply and at higher costs for heating the churches & ministries that continue to help the displaced and traditional Ukrainian homes.
• Lack of water due to frozen pipes is a considerable challenge for communities.
• Vegetable gardens generally sustain communities through the winter, but many were unable to plant this summer, adding to the food insecurity issue.
• Our partners know these challenges are coming and have asked for funds to help.

Practical Ways to Continue to Bring Relief

By choosing to send funds in the following amounts, you will allow one of READ's ministry partners in Ukraine to help someone in need:

$30 for a Warm Blanket - to make a pallet, use it as a barrier against the cold over a window or doorway, or layer with outerwear for extra warmth.

$75 for a Tank of Gasoline - necessary for transporting supplies & IDPs, going to work, or picking up medications.

$100 worth of Food - to help feed a family of 4-6 people for a week.

$100 for an Electric Space Heater - for use in the city or apartments that can't burn wood to heat a room.

$250 for a Cord of Firewood - Ukrainians who live in rural homes will burn 7 to 8 cords of wood through the winter.

$650 for a Gasoline Generator - to be used in a church where service to IDPs continues, electricity is needed for appliances, food prep, and washing bedding and clothing, for example.

How to make your tax-deductible gift today to provide much-needed relief:

• Visit our website at readministries.org/give
• Click the Give Now button to access our PayPal page