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02 March 2022

UKRAINE CRISIS | What can I do?

 UKRAINE CRISIS

There are many ways in which you can help to support those in Ukraine during this crisis. 


Please join us in praying for peace in Ukraine at this time





You can donate to Catholic charitable organisations:

CAFOD : Donation to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Aid to the Church in Need | Emergency appeal for Ukraine (acnuk.org)


And many other charitable organisations such as the Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children, and Oxfam.



You can send practical support to the Polish border to help those who are fleeing Ukraine: 

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There are 2 collection points in Coalville for all your donations for Ukrainian refugees in Poland:
1 - Hermitage FM
Memorial Square, Coalville
Tuesday 1st - Saturday 5th March 9am - 3pm
2 - Marlene Reid Centre
Melbourne Street, Coalville
Saturday 5th March 10am - 12pm
(the entrance is through the staff car park
only, please DO NOT enter the building
through the main door).
We are in need of:
Personal hygiene products,
Ladies pads,
Nappies,
Wet wipes,
Toothbrushes and toothpaste,
Blankets,
First Aid kits,
Torches,
Batteries,
Insulated mugs,
Instant soups.

The collection has been organised by the Coalville branch of Saint John Paul II Polish Supplementary School in Leicester.