#USCALA1 - Max and Natasha (2 parents, 1 disabled kid)

We met Natasha and Max's family in early April, when they came to the US via Mexico. This family had a particularly difficult decision to make and a long way to safety. They had problems with their documents, but the biggest problem was how to transport their son, because he needs special care. Natasha and Max have a son.  Timur is a very handsome boy with a serious diagnosis - cerebral palsy.

You can help this family with their basic needs and rehabilitation for their son. 

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Timeline:

  • February 24, 2022 - The family started through long roads and going through many difficulties, got to Romania. They had to drive 35 hours without rest.

  • February 26, 2022 - After Romania the family went to the Czech Republic.
  • March 19, 2022 - The family continued across Germany, France and Spain.
  • March 23, 2022 - The family flew from Madrid to Tijuana with connections in Colombia and Mexico City. They slept in a church and a rented apartment in a criminal area of Tijuana.
  •  April 5, 2022 - The family arrived in Los Angeles, US and met UkraineNow.org. Our volunteers began to support the family in all matters. 
  • April 7, 2022 - Set up housing for the family. Bought the necessities of life: bedding, dishes, hygiene products, food for the week.
  • April 10, 2022 - collected and brought the necessary things for the child: toys, school supplies, books, notebooks.
  • April 23, 2022 - Bought a food set for the family.
  • May 5-20, 2022 - Started looking for housing for the family. It was necessary to pay attention to the medical condition of their son Timur.
  • May 19, 2022 - found a pediatrician physical therapist for rehabilitation sessions with Timur.
  • May 20, 2022 - Two housing options for the family were found and offered.
  • May 21, 2022 - Donated money to buy a bike that would be right for Timur.
  • May 22, 2022 - А list of needs for new housing arrangements has been compiled. Work has begun on finding the necessary goods.
  • May 23, 2022 - Got photos of the future housing. Assessment of the family's ability to settle (based on the needs of the child).
  • May 27, 2022 - Our volunteers translated the medical certificate for the purchase of a special bike.
  • May 29, 2022 - The bike is ordered. Waiting for delivery.
  • June 1, 2022 - Drafting a preliminary contract for housing. Planning the move and costs. Pre-arrangement with the transporter.
  • June 5, 2022 - The housing contract has been drafted and approved. The final version has been sent for signing.
  • June 7, 2022 - The housing contract is signed. 
  • June 13, 2022 - Organized and transported the furniture to the housing.
  • June 14, 2022 - The family is invited to an event in Los Angeles dedicated to refugees from Ukraine. 
  • June 16, 2022 - The bike finally arrived. We got a great video of Timur riding down the street on his new bike.
  • June 17, 2022 - A move to new housing was organized and provided. The family relocated to housing that is adapted for Timur's needs.

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