Hello UOO supporters, as you know, we have advocated for adoption ever since adopting Natalie Stoesz in 2003. Mentoring families has been such a wonderful blessing as well as exciting to see orphans adopted into their forever families! It brings so much joy to us, the adoptive families as well as the surrounding community every time an orphan comes home to their forever family! About 10 years ago, Bart and Kathy stepped out in faith and obedience and answered the call to adopt. We joyfully shared our stories and journeys together as adoptive families.

Share the message of adoption and orphan care with local villages and churches throughout western Ukraine. Ride for a great cause.

Riding with Orphans from Transitional Home – approx. 30 miles per day. Age requirement: 18 years+ Escort vehicle and first aid support. Lodging will be in tents in primitive camp sites.
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For more information Clarke Stoesz – cestoesz@aol.com (970) 290-6587

What is Ukraine like? What are the orphans like? Where do they live? How can I help?

These are all questions we get asked on a regular basis. What better way to answer these questions than to experience Ukraine first hand, on a Vision Trip with Ukraine Orphan Outreach!

May 3-10, 2014 we are hosting a Vision Trip in Ukraine.

You will have the opportunity to visit our boy’s transition home for aged out orphans – House of Grace, visit a local orphanage, meet with strategic partners in Ukraine and learn more about about how you can play a strategic role in helping orphans in Ukraine.

For more information and to register for the Vision Trip, please visit HERE.(trade link)

The UOO~Grace Place mission team is preparing for the trip to Ukraine.  There are currently 11 missionaries signed up with room for possibly one more.  They will depart Colorado on July 17 and travel to Kyiv, Ukraine.  From there they will embark on an overnight train South East to the Donetsk region to a town called Kramators’k.  The House of Grace is located there and  from July 20-24 the team will spend time doing construction projects at the home as well as spend time with the boys and house parents.  From July 25-July 31, the team will travel to Lugansk (Eastern Ukraine on the Russian border) to assist with an Orphan Vacation Bible school.  The last day will be spent back in Kyiv with a bit of time to sight see and learn about the rich history of Ukraine.

– balls (soccer, volleyball, basketball)
– tennis supplies – rackets, net, balls
– ping-pong paddles and balls
– inflatable armbands for river and small floating rafts
– beach balls
– balloons
– small beads to make bracelets
– crayons
– acrylic paint
– paper cutter or scissors
– markers
please email kstoesz@aol.com and stokes499@gmail.com if you have items to donate

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not upon your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path.” (~ KJV Ad)

Fly into Kiev Ukraine, take an overnight train to Donetsk region and spend the week working on projects that will forever affect the lives of aged out orphans.  Visit local orphanges and show the love of Christ to children longing to be loved.  Be apart of  UOO as it starts it first Transition home in Kramatorsk Ukraine. Be on the ground floor of making ready this transition home for the care and support of aged out orphans as they transition into a succesful life on there own. You will be forever changed as you make an impact on the fatherless.  Dont wait there are only 10 availabe spots for this trip.

Please call Pastor Kim at 970-532-9886 for more information and to register.
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Cost is $2500 per person and includes lodging, food, air and travel in Ukriane

Good Samaritin Ministries Day
Our day started with a return to our familiar hotel restaurant called “The Georgian.” We had an awesome breakfast of mashed potatoes, bologna style sausage, beets mixed with onions, bitter cheese and hard bread. We all loved it and ate every morsel. After a quick catch up with e-mails (wi-fi only in the lobby) we were greeted with our dear friend and Ukraine Coordinator of Good Samaritan Ministries, Alex B. http://www.gsmukraine.com/MainENG.html
We went to the village Vegoda to visit their rehabilitation center that is presently housing about 5 men. The men have ranged from 18 to age 50 but are typically in their 20’s and 30’s.

Metal working table and shop
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Dima had lived in prison from a young age till he turned 25 and his parents had thought he was dead. Though his parents had migrated to Canada, they were visiting in Ukraine and accidentally ran into their son! Their relationships have been restored and Dima is now married with twin 4-year-old daughters. He is extremely thankful for Christ being in his life, and for the program to make such a change for him. The grounds were quite modest, with a “kitchen” garden and a new orchard of fruit trees that will someday provide fruit. Such good work in these men’s lives was so apparent and a blessing to the community.

Men’s sleeping quarters

Grace Place partnering with Ukraine Orphan Outreach
Extreme Transition Home Make Over
Ukraine Orphan Outreach is transitioning into a more “on the ground” approach focusing energy and resources into the further development of aged out orphans in Ukraine. We are now in the process of continuing with another transitional home in Ukraine. This helps aged out orphans learn life skills that support them as they pursue higher education that can give them a degree or trade school education.

They learn independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and wisely taking care of property and possessions. The goal is to show them the love of Christ through supporting them in all aspects of their life, just as parents would; making sure they go to medical appointments, provide legal help, encourage them with homework and school attendance and assist them in job searching opportunities and daily devotion. Without these types of intervention from outside organizations the statistics are staggering.

Orphan statistics

• Orphans “graduate” at the age of 16
years old and are left to fend for themselves
• 10% -15% of orphans commit suicide
after leaving the orphanage before their
18th birthday
• 60% of the girls end up in prostitution
• 70% of the boys end up in crime.
Description of House
The home sits on a large lot and the size of
the house is approximately 1,000 square feet
with 6 rooms. The home is in need of renovation
and fix up, a Ukraine Home Makeover!
Immediate:
• electric wiring
• bathroom installation
• kitchen installation
• replacement of windows & doors
• plaster & paint
• flooring & ceiling repair
• plumbing and well work
Future:
• Greenhouse and small barn for sustainable living.
• Add addition bedroom on back side of house for more space.
Ours is a typical Ukrainian village home in the Donetsk oblast.
Grace Place is asking all of you to be intentional
and help out our extended family in
Ukraine. Together we can raise the money
which is necessary for the house renovation
and furnishings in the coming year.
Cost of home & land………………$0(provided by UOO)
Furnishings……………………$5,000
Cost for renovation………….$20,000
Total Goal………………… $25,000
UOO “kick off” donation $5,000
Remaining need $20,000