Benefit breakfast to help Ukraine's orphaned children (10/30/05)

Benefit breakfast to help Ukraine's orphaned children

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - New Hope for Children, a non-profit relief and aid organization that has been helping orphanages in Ukraine, will host a breakfast on November 6 in New Jersey.

The event, billed as a "Breakfast of Love and Caring for the orphan children of Ukraine," will be held at Elk Lodge No. 290 in New Milford, N.J., and seating for the all-you-can-eat buffet will be from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Throughout the breakfast, videos of children in the orphanages of Odesa will be shown, along with photos of the work projects that have been supported by the efforts of the relief organization.

New Hope for Children has been providing basic necessities for orphanages in Odesa since 1999. Over these years, blankets, bedding, mattresses, clothing, beds and cribs, floor covering and furniture have been sent to Ukraine to make the lives of less fortunate children a little more comfortable.

Medical supplies gathered by the organization have been sent through the United Nations for use in hospitals treating the children affected by the Chornobyl disaster. Each Christmas, hundreds of toys, new warm clothing and Beanie Babies are sent as wrapped presents, so that every child can have a present to open during the holiday.

The organization is now seeking the support of the Ukrainian community to help expand its efforts throughout Ukraine.

"We must care for children who will be the future," said Maryanne Olsen, the founder and director of New Hope for Children.

During the breakfast, the organization will also hold a raffle, which is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Those who wish to come to the breakfast and learn more about New Hope for Children can purchase tickets at the door, or can obtain tickets and/or raffle books in advance by contacting Mrs. Olsen at (201) 262-7544.

The winner of the raffle does not have to be present to win. Proceeds from the breakfast and the ratfle will be used to cover the costs of shipping winter items and Christmas gifts to the orphans, and to meet the continuing need for beds at the Orphanage for Mentally Challenged Children in Odesa. Donations to the organization in any amount are also welcome. Tickets for the buflet are $6 for adults and $3 for children.

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