Ukrainian Refugee Hub - ZERO COST SHOP, Limerick

Hi, my name is Anna Mazeika and I'm fundraising for the Ukrainian Refugees who decided to temporarily stay in Limerick until it's safe to go back home.

At the beginning of March, I've successfully sent 44 tones of medical equipment to depth of Ukraine from Limerick, and on the 19th March, along with a group of dedicated volunteers, we opened the Refugee Hub in Limerick, called Zero Cost Shop.

The idea is similar to the well known charity shops, except the Clients don't need to pay.

Our centre provides variety of support for incoming Refugees:

1. Physical items such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, school kits, toys, prams, bed dressing etc.

2. Services:

a) assistance with schooling (we're actively working with principals of several schools in the city)

b) taxis (to and from other support centres such as Intereo, medical centres)

c) assistance with filling out forms (medical cards, schools, doctors)

d) helping with CVs and job search

e) providing translations on demand

f) directing to other legitimate and essential places providing help for Ukrainian Refugees

Our Gofundme fundraiser is mainly directed for parents who struggle to get the essentials before they receive their Social Support (it takes up to 2 weeks at the moment).

Please note, we're wroking closely with Doras Lumni, and we're under Sacred Heart Church insurance, where we're based.

Along with a team of Volunteers, I am hoping that you can support this cause.

The receipts can be provided upon request.

Please read more about our centre here:

I LOVE LIMERICK https://www.ilovelimerick.ie/zero-cost-shop-limerick/

LIMERICK LEADER

https://www.limerickleader.ie/video/local-news/772347/watch-zero-cost-shop-opens-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-heart-of-limerick-city.html

LIVE95FM

https://play.acast.com/s/60b372fb-6c93-4b88-85e3-09e9775d1494/623ddde70bbc6600121e478a

Thank you for your generosity.

Anna