Sergei Levitsky is in charge of BIEM's ministry to homeless children in Kyiv, Ukraine, which received a tremendous boost from the city--an agreement that enables the homeless children's ministry to lease several rooms at low cost.  A legal provision in Kyiv allows the city to lease space to humanitarian efforts at 1/50 of the standard rate.  However, due to mountains of bureaucracy and complicated application procedures involved, ministries are seldom able to benefit from the provision.  This great blessing is a testimony to the dedication and abilities of our Ukrainian staff.

 Extensive repairs on the building have already been done, both inside and out. Of course, much refurbishing still needs to be accomplished. But we thank God that, finished or not, the building is ours to use for ministry. Street kids come without fear to receive a snack, and they learn about the Lord

Our Homeless Children’s Center in Ukraine has a serious need. God has blessed this outreach in a wonderful way, as you have probably read in our newsletter, The Challenger. We saw a tremendous response (over $10,000!) to the need for repairing and remodeling this once-dilapidated building. Your support enabled us to restore the building to good condition. Another $10,000 will make it possible to furnish the rooms, equip the kitchen, and create a playground. A dependable van for the children’s work would cost about $15,000. Simply operating this center now requires about $1,000/month for staff salaries, utilities, food, and other care for the children. Therefore, regular monthly support for this ministry is also needed.

The Homeless Children's Ministry is featured in our newsletter the Challenger Vol.23 No.1, 2005

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