In November, an anonymous donation to UCM funded the installation of a heating system in a building next to Blagodatne church that was being used to house IDPs from other parts of Ukraine. Two women who are staying there have shared their stories with us.

I was born in the city of Cherkassy and lived there until God stepped into my life. As a young man I became addicted to alcohol and reached a very dark place in my life. At that time I was invited by a friend to attend a rehabilitation centre in Chapaivka (now Blagodatne). In 2005 I heard what Jesus had done for me and when I accepted Him as saviour, He set me free from addiction.