Media Release - Ukrainian Refugee Aid - 27.02.2022

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Salvation Army Romania Assist Incoming Refugees at Ukraine-Romania BorderSIRET, Romania (27 February 2022) – The Salvation Army in Romania is assessing the situation and responding as needed. Three officers, including the Divisional Commander, Captain Ionel Sandu, along with Captain Yanick Termignone and Lt. Emil Ghenea, loaded a van in Bucharest of donated items, early morning on Saturday, 26 February 2022, and drove north to Siret, Romania, one of the border entries from Ukraine to Romania.The team has assisted over 50 refugees with water, snacks, SIM cards, toys for children, gloves, hats and blankets. After driving 6 hours north, the team couldn’t reach the border directly, so they walked the remainder of the way to reach the border, walking over 3,5 km (2 mi). After over 21 hours of work, 3:45 am, the officers found a place to sleep for a few hours at a refugee shelter facility, a social center by Eagle House.In Iași, Romania, near the Moldova border, the Corps Officer, Major Lilia Cojucari prepared and arranged lodging for 10 refugee families to stay overnight.We thank everyone for all the support from the Romanian, and international, communities for stepping up to assist refugees entering into the country. Support and information for the work in Romania can be found at www.armatasalvarii.ro. Photos can be found at flickr.com/armatasalvariiromania. Media Contact:Dave HaasRomania Public Information Officer+40 799 057 120 / +1 404 590 1879[email protected]Romanian language:+40 727 116 466 (phone & WhatsApp)[email protected]  About The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army annually helps people internationally overcome poverty and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 8 centres around Romania: Bucharest, Ploiesti, Craiova, Iasi, Bacau and Buzau. For more information, visit salvationarmy.org and armatasalvarii.ro.###