10/1 to 10/31 TACMED UKRAINE DIESEL SUPPORT PROJECT UPDATE

The Tullman Family Officer renewed their support of diesel for TacMed Ukraine ambulances through January 2025. VM4U performs third-part donation verification using a system of real-time reporting and fuel card accounting. In October, TacMed Ukraine transported 408 patients using 6 ambulances. No VM4U donations were used.

10/1 to 10/31 ST. NICHOLAS PROJECT UPDATE

Pippa, Project Manager, is heading up the St. Nicholas Project again this year to organize gifts and essentials for the orphanages in our network, both in Austria and Ukraine. Needs from the orphanages/foster homes in the VM4U network have been identified; Pippa now works to link the needs with donors. Pippa is supported by Filipp, Yuliia, Olga, and Nathan, together with the Vienna Family Network, British Embassy, and US Embassy. No VM4U donations will be used to buy gifts.

10/1 to 10/31 MUSIC PROGRAM UPDATE

Nadiia, Music Program Manager and Instructor, continues to return refugee children to their music training. The program has 4 instructors for 9 children, thanks to volunteer instructors Joel (Saxophone), Emin (Piano), Nadiia (Elementary music), and Rosa (Guitar). In October, Palvo received a donated guitar and instruction from Rosa; VM4U donations covering the cost of new guitar strings. The music program is a partnership with Kimu Wien (@kimu_wien) and Domivka. VM4U donations are used for instrument maintenance, instrument rental, and instruction materials.

10/1 to 10/31 TEAM VIENNA SUPPORT PROGRAM UPDATE

VM4U continues to support our partner organizations in Vienna, Poland, and Ukraine. VM4U has several ongoing projects with Operation Change and TacMed Ukraine. VM4U continues to provide local support to YOUkraine, Matusya, Ptashka Art Project, Domivka, The Feel Good Store, Hela Flanko, and Unlimited Democracy.

10/1 to 10/31 VAN PROGRAM UPDATE

Nathan, Van Program Manager, continues to utilize the VM4U van to circulate donations, relocate refugees, support partner volunteer organizations, and deliver donated furniture in Vienna as well as deliver medical supplies and other aid to Ukraine. VM4U donations are used for fuel and maintenance including the installation of winter tires on 10/29.

10/1, 10/5 VAN MISSION – YOUKRAINE SUPPORT

Nathan, Adam, and Anatolii used the VM4U van to transport art and supplies for the YOUkraine art exhibition and fundraiser “The Ark, an Anthology of Meanings” which took place from Oct 1-5 at Alte Schieberkammer. VM4U donations were used for van fuel.

10/2 VAN MISSION – NATHAN’S SUPPORT CASE

Nathan used the VM4U van to help a refugee family change apartments in Vienna. No VM4U donations were used.

10/4 DIMA SUPPORT CASE

On 4/10 Dima received his long awaited kidney and pancreas transplant in Innsbruck, Austria. Konstantine traveled from Vienna to Innsbruck to support and translate for Dima. Oleksandra, a volunteer in Innsbruck, also supported and translated. Hanna, from First Aid First Hand organization, visited Dima in Innsbruck and communicated with the transplant center. Coach Oleksandr and Adam made a special gift for Dima which Adam delivered to Dima when he was feeling down. Dima is back in his apartment in Vienna with his father, wife, 2 daughters, and “cat”, is very tired, no longer is diabetic, and no longer requires dialysis. Dima has a long recovery ahead, but it is all downhill from here. VM4U donations were used to cover the cost of one volunteer’s travel to/from and accommodation in Innsbruck as well as to buy cleaning supplies to accommodate Dima’s lowed immune system.

10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 FOOTBALL PROGRAM TRAINING UPDATE

Coach Oleksandr, Football Program Manager, and Coach Sergii continue to host football training for children ages 6-11 on Monday nights from 17:30-19:00 at the Sportscenter Donaucity in cooperation with Domivka. Field rental and equipment costs are covered by VM4U donations.

10/8 TACMED UKRAINE MEDICAL SUPPLY PROJECT

Michael organized the procurement and delivery of a stethoscope requested by Simon, TacMed Ukraine Chief Medic, and sponsored by Dan.

10/08, 10/09, 10/15, 10/31 FURNISHINGS PROGRAM UPDATE

Nathan, Furnishings Program Manager, continues to work with Olga, The Feel Good Store, to transfer furniture and appliances directly from donors to refugees on a regular basis using the VM4U van and Nathan’s van. Additionally, the VM4U van and volunteers have been assisting refugees with ‘Wilhaben’ furniture and large appliance purchases. The furnishings team, better known as the VM4U Crew, includes Pasha, Artem, Arkady, Anatolii, Jake, Jesse, Coach Oleksandr, Adam, Amir, and others, had 4 days of furniture deliveries this month. VM4U donations are used for van fuel.

10/8, 10/12, 10/15, 10/17, 10/28 JULIIA SUPPORT CASE UPDATE

Juliia continues to be at very high risk. A large volunteer team and all necessary resources are being used to ensure that Juliia has no worries other than her medical treatment and recovery. Volunteers are providing a variety of services including organization and translation at medical and administrative appointments as well as the supply of furniture and essential needs. On 10/8, Juliia was administered drugs she is allergic to by a hospital resulting in Juliia going into anaphylactic shock. On 10/12, Francesco and Adam took Oleksii (Juliia’s husband) to play ice hockey (while Juliia watched) and dinner afterwards. On 10/15, Nathan delivered additional furniture to Juliia and Oleksii’s apartment. Juliia and Oleksii are still not receiving their social benefits because Juliia cannot attend inflexible administrative meetings while she is in the hospital. On 10/17, Adam accompanied Juliia and Oleksii to the notary and obtained power of attorney for Oleksii, so that Juliia does not have to attend her administrative meetings. On 10/28, Michael attended a doctor’s appointment with Juliia and the ENT ambulance at Ottakring Klink, however, the Ottakrink Klinik was unable to help and has forwarded the case (back to) the Landstrasse Klinik. The progress on improving Juliia’s medical situation is slow; as of 10/31, Juliia has not received medical treatment or pain killers for her blow eardrum, which Juliia states to be an 8 on the 10 pain scale and prevents her from sleeping. Michael and Oleg have organized a private doctor to oversee Juliia’s medical case to improve the timeliness of Juliia’s medical treatment (the same Russian speaking doctor who oversaw Dima’s case). Juliia has open heart surgery scheduled for December which is delaying the treatment of Jullia’s other medical needs.

10/9 VAN MISSION – HOSTEL HUTTLEDORF SUPPORT CASE

Nathan transported three elderly refugees (limited mobility) from Hostel Huttledorf (refugee center operated by Volkshilf) and Hotel de France (government sponsored dormitory operated by Sumariterbund) to administrative meetings using his personal vehicle. VM4U donations were used for fuel.

10/15 OPERATION CHANGE VAN SUPPLY PROJECT UPDATE

VM4U continues to perform third-part donation verification for the Tullman Family Network sponsorship of a cargo van supplied to Operation Change (OpC). Beginning on 10/15, the van has been in daily use transporting ~1 ton aid/day from OpC warehouses to where it is needed most.

10/15 VAN MISSION – MATUSYA SUPPORT

Nathan picked up donations and delivered them to Matusya, children’s aid collection and distribution center in Vienna) using his personal vehicle. VM4U donations were used for fuel.

10/22 VAN MISSION – HOSTEL HUTTLEDORF SUPPORT CASE

Nathan relocated an elderly couple (terminally ill husband) and their personal belongings from Hostel Huttledorf (refugee center operated by Volkshilf) to Klink Hietzing, Pavillian A (government sponsored dormitory providing assisted living) using his person vehicle. No VM4U donations were used.

10/25 BICYCLC PROGRAM UPDATE

Gebhard, Bicycle Program Manager, together with Nathan and Klaudia, procured and delivered 15 very low cost bicycles and 7 scooters from MA48 to Matusya using the VM4U van. Matusya (children’s aid collection and distribution center) distributed the bikes/scooters to children in Vienna. The cost of bikes/scooters and bikes were co-sponsored by Gebhard and VM4U while VM4U covered van fuel cost.

10/29 ORPHANAGE PROGRAM UPDATE

Halloween candy, was raised by Vienna Family Network, and picked up by Nathan for later delivery to the displaced Kogl Orphanage. The St. Nicholas Project, described above, is underway. VM4U donations were used for van fuel.

10/31 OPERATION CHANGE VAN REPAIR PROJECT UPDATE

VM4U continues to administer donations from the Tullman Family Network for the repair of Operation Change cargo vans. The ‘Big Sprint’ van has been repaired and has been in daily operation in October transporting ~1 ton aid/day. The ‘Horse Box’ van repairs are underway. No VM4U donations were used for this project.