Dear sponsor,
My name is Milana and I’m 3. I live in a city. My mother is a householder now, she takes care of me, my sister and brothers. My older brother and sister go to school, and my younger brother plays various games with me at home. He is my best friend. We like to play with snowballs, make a snowman, eat mandarins, candies, and other sweets for Christmas. That’s why I’m so thankful to my sponsor! Thank you very much! May God bless you! Even though I’m very young, I can pray.
Sincerely,
Your Milana
CASEWORKER COMMENTS:
Milana, a vibrant and inquisitive young girl, displays cheerfulness and sociability. Despite her tender age, she eagerly assists her mother with household chores and delights in spending time with friends and playing with her dolls. Her infectious energy mirrors her happy and healthy disposition, which is a testament to the simple joys of her close-knit family.
Snizhana, Milana’s devoted mother, valiantly shoulders the responsibility of caring for her children in the face of numerous challenges. Following a tumultuous past marked by domestic violence, she now finds herself as the sole caregiver, striving to provide for her family amidst financial difficulties. Tragically, her own health suffers as she sacrifices her well-being for the sake of her children, unable to afford treatment for a cyst in her cerebral cortex.
The family’s living conditions, cramped within a small one-room apartment on the fifth floor of an old building without an elevator, exacerbate their struggles. With two daughters and two sons sharing the limited space, the need for adequate housing becomes increasingly apparent as the children grow. Furthermore, Snizhana’s efforts to create a comfortable home environment are hindered by the challenges posed by their apartment’s limitations.
Compounding their difficulties is the absence of reliable support from Milana’s father, who battles alcohol addiction and delirium tremens. Prohibited by a court order from approaching the family home, he contributes neither financially nor emotionally to their well-being. Despite Snizhana’s sporadic employment and inadequate state assistance, the family’s financial stability remains precarious, impeding their ability to secure basic necessities and essential services.
In light of these circumstances, your assistance through HART would not only provide vital relief but also serve as a beacon of hope for Snizhana and her children. With your support, they can aspire to a brighter future, free from the burdens of their past and the constraints of their present circumstances.
