It has
been 139 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and on Monday, local
organization “Best for New Americans” is giving back to young Ukrainian
refugees.
The
organization held a party for the young refugees who have come to call America
their new home. Kids were playing with balloons, singing and dancing, helping
give them a break from the uphill battle that refugees often face.
“The
parties that we are going to do for them will help them forget about the bad
things,” said Zhanna Adasieva, community outreach coordinator for the Manhattan
School of Computer Technology. “We still want them to feel a little bit like
home.”
Best for New
Americans told News 12 that they hope to provide even more community support to
Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.