Would you have sheltered a Ukrainian/family who was fleeing from the war earlier this year?

[Anonymous]

[RolandCuthbert]

I sent money and created a gofundme for families who are either refugees or can't leave for various reasons. We must have sent thousands of dollars already.

This is the subway in which my friends were hiding after the bombs first hit. This guy interviewed my friend's daughter while she was holding her son.

I plan on going back to Germany next year, but we will be sending money, clothes, whatever we can before I leave. I am trying to bring them some tablets and laptops, so they can get on the internet, look for jobs, take some training, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/I8XvSD_S4aY

[lightbulb27]

my wife and I tried but there is not govt support for refugees when I checked. as long as we can screen them in advance for a good fit and can reallocate them if doesn't work. We had space for a small family at the time, not sure we do now.

I think most people need to get out of there... now... only leaving those with weapons and ready to fight.

[RolandCuthbert]

My friend in Kharkiv cannot leave. Her second youngest is 18. By law he is required to fight. So her and her husband will be in Kharkiv for the duration.

That's the situation for a lot of parents. They may not fight, but they do everything else. Gather bottles for molotov cocktails, help with the wounded, help with cleanup, provide food, etc.

[lightbulb27]

@RolandCuthbert They are right in the thick of it. 2/3 of military is usually support, so I get that. I applaud their courage and wish them well. Can you send them supplies or is that logistically improbable?
I like the idea of people connecting online and making personal relationships. That should be happening with more people, school kids as well. required high school participation.

I would think power will be limited going forward, there's not much to stop the destruction of fixed targets. portable generation will be the only way I suspect... hand cranks...

I hope govts are getting out people that can and want to.. by can I mean, they have travel, money should not be a barrier since most are likely not rich people. Govt should provide paths out for women and old people. Should be ways to align potential/registered hosts with refugees.

[RolandCuthbert]

I don't what you mean by sending supplies. I sent money. And we will try to take up another collection early next year. I am going back with some tablets, laptops, etc. Then we will probably meet up in Berlin and try to have a little get together to lift spirits.

Not sure what the rest of your post is about but. . .

"good luck".

[lalaloveee]

Ukrainian women are notorious for seducing married men for their houses and cars. If you don't want to catch red-handed your beloved husband having sex with a Ukrainian woman, keep her away from your home.

[Asker]

That is horrible and wrong stereotype!

[lalaloveee]

Lorna Garnett...

[Asker]

Outlier

[RolandCuthbert]

That comment is batshit insane. I would call it a stereotype, but it is so nonsensical it doesn't qualify.

[Mtbgirl]

I would like to think I would but not sure. Can be dangerous right. I’d provide food and necessities.

[Anonymous]

Took in a Ukrainian couple that fled, the wife was pregnant. Ended up f*cking the girl, I'm a military vetrean and she confessed that she didn't view him as a man and thought him a coward because he ran away and didn't join.

[Asker]

That's terrible

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah he shouldn't have come when his brother's are fighting and dying.

[Levin]

Confused why you posted a pic? Are you Ukrainian?

And my heritage is Ukrainian. But tbh, I probably wouldn't. Can barely look after myself. :P

[Googlemyahoo]

Same as others have said. If government provided a subsidy to cover the costs. If we could screen them to make sure they’re not assholes. I’ve read numerous stories of people taking in Ukraine refugees & they’re entitled slobs.

[Kaneki05]

If I could afford it. Or the government gave them money to live off so it wouldn't be on me sure thing I would let the live with me.

[TheSpaceGnome]

No, because they are strangers. It would not matter where they are from, I do not invite any strangers, US born or not, into my home. Only friends and family, people that have earned my trust.

[OddBeMe]

Ehh, not personally. I gave money to UN orgs and others. There’s lots of grift in this area right now. Especially for Ukrainian women. Interpol has opened a wing devoted to hunting down traffickers of Ukrainian women.

[Weapon77]

Of course. But I couldn't do it forever, and I'd work on getting them citizenship in my country.

[Phoenix98]

Nope.

I have enough to worry about with my own family as is and we’re barely making it.

[Kori1236]

I don’t have the space so I wouldn’t have been able to. But if I had the space I would have

[pers0n]

There will be no dill or lard on the table 24/7. Are you ok with that?

[Guardian45]

Persecution is universal throughout history and must be fought wherever it is encountered. So if that were possible, then Yes.

[Agape93]

I'd have sheltered my best friends relative if they asked, but not strangers.

[TacosRAwesome]

Nope. My ex was into eastern Europeans and I'm not bringing the snake to my yard.

[Asker]

That's a fair point

[Agent_Elflord]

My family probably would, and I’d invite my Ukrainian neighbors over to help with the language and culture barrier if necessary.

[es20490446e]

What is the photo for? Are you offering a drive in exchange?

[LordOfThePines]

I am ok with it, but my girlfriend would have to be ok with it too. Though we don't have a spare bedroom.

[Kiran_Yagami]

No. Cash, grass, or ass. No one stays for free.

[Asker]

Okay 😂

[Anonymous]

I'm a broke taxpaying IT worker with no drivers license nor kids. What heroic actions are expected from a wagie like me?

[Luckycharms12]

Could only take one person I'm or maybe mom and child don't have room for a family

[simpleguy34]

If able to. would have. but wasn't in a position to