In Brooklyn, opened a shelter for the Russian-speaking homeless

Photo: Orthodox Christianity

Charitable Foundation Saint John Give Hope In cooperation with the patriarchal parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in the USA, 11 November opened a shelter for Russian-speaking homeless people in New York, reports Orthodox Christianity.

“A person sometimes does not have the right to medical care while in the United States with an expired visa, and is often simply afraid to go to a medical or rehabilitation center. And for this we and all our compatriots should be ashamed. It’s a shame that near us, especially in the Brighton Beach and Coney Island area, many people live and die on the streets,” said Father Nikodim.

According to him, representatives of other communities in the United States are much more concerned about each other’s lives, and the Russian-speaking community is just beginning to implement projects in this sense. This is what determined the Russian-speaking homeless as a priority group in the work of the shelter.

“Often we see people lying on the streets and they may not have the means to return to their homeland, although they want to return. We plan to solve these problems by helping financially and legally and organizing trips home for those who consider this a way out of their deplorable situation. However, we should not generalize and think that everyone needs to be sent to Russia, nothing like that. We are committed to providing targeted and personalized care. For one person it’s finding a job, for another it’s a hot shower and a place to wash clothes,” concluded Hegumen Nikodim.

The first resident of the shelter was George, who lived on the street for 15 years, the man began to drink because he was broken by the indifference of other people. At the same time, being homeless, he was able to pass the naturalization test and obtain American citizenship.

The foundation said that psychologists will work at the shelter around the clock - two each on day and night shifts. Homeless people will be able to receive from them the necessary advice, as well as moral and spiritual support. In addition, the shelter will provide homeless people with a roof over their heads, as well as legal support and advice in a language they understand.

Фонд Saint John Give Hope was created in 2015 year. For more than two years, volunteers have been feeding the homeless in the area of ​​Brighton Beach. Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday they bring hot soup, other food and clothing. On Mondays and Thursdays, volunteers from the Georgian Orthodox Church come to Brighton to feed the homeless.

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