Dear Friends, Fall 2023Your continued support of the Ukrainian refugees in Poland and Germany is much appreciated.There are still refugees coming into Western Europe as the situation in Ukraine is not improving, and the frustration among the Ukrainians is growing every day.At this point HVHelpsRefugees is assisting organizations in Poland and Germany, the Ukrainian Church’s Hilfe program in Berlin, and an IDP organization in Lviv, Ukraine.These organizations have all been visited and approved by me.Around 400 children are part of these groups. As we get closer to our Christmas, I will be doing "Santa duties” in our geographical area to raise money for Paddington Bear books (in Ukrainian) to be sent to these children for their Christmas, 2024. Since the Ukrainian Church is divorcing from the Russian Orthodox Church they will, for the first time, celebrate Christmas on Dec 25.Incidentally, President V. Zelenski was the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian version of the Paddington Bear movie: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63547249/ Please let me know about anybody wanting me to appear as Santa Claus at your various Christmas gatherings as you can see, I am ready!!May we all spread a little humor and comfort to these very unfortunate individuals and families. With kind regards, Santa