Dear Sponsor,
Hello! My name is Yaroslav and I’m 8 years old. I go to 2nd grade and my favorite subjects are Ukrainian and Math. I have a best friend named Andriy and we play soccer and go on walks together. I also have a dog named Botsman. He’s funny and I like feeding him. My mom’s name is Yana and my dad’s name is Artem. On holidays, my mom makes yummy Olivier salad and a big cake. I love her cake so much! I help at home too, I make my bed, feed Botsman, and sweep the floor. When I grow up, I want to be a programmer and make cool things with computers.
Thank you for helping me. I’m happy you are my friend!
Your friend,
Yaroslav
Caseworker Comments:
Yaroslav is a calm, thoughtful, and kind-hearted boy whose gentle nature brings comfort to those around him. He’s sociable and friendly, loves playing football and athletics, and takes pride in school especially Math, English, and Ukrainian language. At home, he’s responsible beyond his years, helping with chores like making his bed and caring for the family dog. Despite the chaos in his surroundings, Yaroslav is growing into a caring, resilient young boy with a quiet strength that shines.
His family is fragile. Both parents have struggled with alcohol addiction, and during the darkest times, the grandparents stepped in to keep the children safe. Today, with the father being drafted into military service, the mother has shown signs of change, choosing sobriety, expressing regret, and working to care for her children. She speaks openly about her desire to give them a better life and is asking for help with sincerity and humility.
The family lives in deep poverty in a crumbling home that once belonged to Yaroslav’s grandmother. Legal ownership hasn’t been passed down due to financial hardship. The walls and doors are cracked, the floors are rotted, and the air smells of dampness and mold. Furniture is decades old, donated belongings fill the gaps, and there is no bathroom, just an outdoor restroom. With unpaid utility bills, their electricity has been cut off, leaving the children in the dark, both literally and figuratively.
The grandparents help where they can, but their limited pension can’t provide the nourishment, warmth, or comfort the children desperately need. Still, there is hope: the grandmother and mother both believe that through the sponsorship program, their family can begin to heal not only physically, but spiritually.
Yaroslav deserves a home that reflects the goodness he carries inside. He deserves light, warmth, food, and the chance to grow up with dignity. With your support, this family can step out of survival mode and into a future of possibility. Let’s be the answer to Yaroslav’s quiet prayers and help this family rewrite their story with love and hope.
