War in Ukraine
Refuting Myths, Lies And Legends About The War in Ukraine
A POINT BY POINT RESPONSE TO RFK’S VIDEOWe have watched this video of RFK that was recently posted and have listened to his views on what is happening in Ukraine and we strongly disagree with most of what he is saying. We have been there, on the ground, for 23 years and personally know these…
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CHILDREN’S CANCER CENTER DESTROYED IN UKRAINEThis post is hard to read, but the following is Mission 823’s life and work now and we will not be deterred. We need your help, and towards the end of this story, you will fully understand why. We MUST do what we can and your action is critical to…
Read MoreMay 2024
Resolve, Recovery and ResilienceHEALING BROKEN BODIES, SPIRITS AND LIVES As the war in Ukraine enters it’s 11th year (the 3rd year since the full-scale invasion by Russian forces), much of the world has become indifferent or even irritated with conversations about aid to the country. But the battle we fight daily to survive is very real,…
Read MoreFebruary 2024
Churches, Children and ConstructionOUR PURPOSE AND MOTIVATION Mission 823 founders, Shawn and Amy Sullivan, are unashamedly, unapologetically Christian. Everything that they do comes from a gratitude for the grace that God has shown them through His son Jesus Christ. This is why they strive to honor God, show compassion and lead others to do the same. They believe…
Read MoreNovember 2023
Thankful and blessed Dear Partners and Friends, We want to thank you all for your generosity, concern, prayer, and partnership with us during this very dark and difficult time of war in Ukraine. Our people are suffering tremendously, and we are heartbroken. We work daily to do everything we can to provide relief for children and…
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Digging in for fall in ukraineFlorida government officials survey the front lines in ukraineThis past September, Florida Senator Carey Baker and Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks, along with Shawn Sullivan, President of Mission 823, and Ukraine Director Taras Shavchuk, visited multiple locations in war-torn Ukraine. Their visit included stops at the western base of Mission…
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War in Ukraine rages on Mission 823 exists to defend, rescue and restore the lives of traumatized children in Ukraine. Under daily attacks, living in fear of rockets, missiles and kamikaze drones, without clean water and food . . . these children need us more than ever before. Partner with Mission 823 today to save these…
Read MoreSpring 2023 Part 3
WAR IN UKRAINE – MORE THAN PHYSICAL PAIN Hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed, entire cities flattened, millions displaced, tens of thousands dead, and the prospect of decades of reconstruction ahead all paint a true and costly picture for Ukrainians. But the most critical pain is not physical or financial, but emotional, psychological and spiritual.…
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Humanitarian Crisis And Churches In UkraineShawn and Amy recently spent a week in Texas, sharing the story of Mission 823 with several churches and pastors there. The response was wonderful and we want to thank everyone for allowing us to come and share! Please let us know if you would like for us to come…
Read MoreSpring 2023
NEW STAFF & YOUTH cAMP IN UKRAINEUKRAINE’S CHILDREN LIVING WITH THE HORRORS OF WARThe horrors of war and the relentless brutality of a deranged enemy are leaving scars that will never be forgotten in Ukraine.Daily attacks from the skies, sirens, explosions, collapsing buildings, the rumble and clank of tanks and heavy artillery are real and continue…
Read MoreMission 823 Year In Review 2022
Merry Christmas From Ukraine!Year in Review 2022 – War in Ukraine This year has been a brutal, heartbreaking, soul-crushing, world changing year of unity, survival, self determination and incremental victories for the people and nation of Ukraine.Mission 823 Teams, with your support, have been able to rescue, transport, evacuate, shelter, feed, clothe, provide medical care and…
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Winter is coming in ukraine and we need your help! Imagine your home has been destroyed by rockets and artillery fire. The roof is damaged with gaping holes, allowing rain and snow to soak your family and all of your belongings. You try to stretch tarps over portions of the house so that your family…
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