In December 2024, the residents of the Belz community showed remarkable unity, collecting 535,950 hryvnias to support Ukrainian defenders. These funds were used to purchase and deliver essential supplies to the military on the front lines.
What Was Purchased with the Funds?
- Two electronic warfare systems costing 180,000 UAH each for the 66th and 42nd brigades, where local soldiers serve.
- 100,000 UAH for a vehicle for Borys Blyabin, with the rest of the sum collected by his family.
- Four car wheels for the 66th brigade (19,600 UAH), where Ivan Malanchak serves.
- Four car wheels for another brigade (16,000 UAH), where Hanna Kurylo serves.
- 12,500 UAH for meat products, including the purchase of a pig for food preparation.
- 27,850 UAH for fuel, covering the round-trip travel expenses.
Volunteers and Community Support
The deliveries were organized by volunteers under the guidance of Father Oleksii Yavorskyi. Along with the necessary supplies, defenders also received delicious homemade treats prepared by Belz community residents, including:
- Residents from Muravanske, Vanyvske, Zhuzhelyanske, Domashivske, Uhnivske, Karivske, Khlivchanske, and Korchivske districts, as well as Belz itself.
- Students, teachers, and volunteers from educational institutions such as Domashivska, Vanyvska, Nyzivska, Muravanska, Sebechivska Gymnasiums, Staivska Gymnasium named after Osyp Leshchuk, Karivska Gymnasium named after Viktor Matiuk, Khlivchanska and Uhnivska schools, and others.
- Employees of the Belz City Council, who additionally raised funds to buy another pig for preparing meat products.
Special thanks go to farmer Bohdan Matviychyn for his assistance in preparing meat delicacies. Additionally, community member Liubov Nausser-Polyviana sent valuable supplies from Germany, including sweets, household chemicals, hygiene products, and clothing.
A Grateful Community
The Belz community has once again demonstrated its strength, unity, and generosity. Through their collective efforts, Ukrainian defenders received vital support and encouragement.
We are proud of everyone who contributed to this noble cause. Together, we are bringing Victory closer!
Glory to Ukraine!