MIAMI (CBSMiami) – – The war in Ukraine could be on the other side of the globe, however South Floridians are part of those taking action to assist those who have left the country.

stmegi.com/posts/61743/evreyskie-lidery-obsudili-v-moldove-voprosy-borby-s-antisemitizmom/ Many of the Sunny Isles Jewish community are currently raising money and helping in coordinating a massive humanitarian effort.

Marsha Jaquays of Florida Friends of Laniado Hospital told us, „Just last night 1,100 people arrived.“

She revealed that more than two millions of Ukrainian refugees are fleeing war-ravaged Ukraine. Emmanuil Grinshpun A lot of these refugees travel into Moldova that borders Ukraine.

Jaquays said that „from Moldova, this Jewish Community is actually helping them to cross the border line, and possibly providing food, shelter or clothing.“

A large portion of the humanitarian effort is being helmed right here in South Florida from Sunny Isles.

„My task is to mobilise all the resources that are available to us from American society to help with this crisis in Moldova.“ Emmanuil Grinshpun is helping to coordinate the humanitarian effort explained, „We have a full staff on the ground to assist in organizing camps, buying food, arrange buses, and coordinate all the necessary amenities.“

The worst part is that Moldova is one of the poorest nations in the world. However, the people who are part of the cause say they will not allow any obstacle to helping.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun Grinshpun explained, „When brothers and sister from Ukraine arrived, we didn’t have to think about it. We started to do it.“

Jaquays echo your sentiments

„Who was there in the Holocaust at the time that the Nazis took over? What number of people ignored it , and claimed that it wasn’t me. We can’t make the same mistakes that history has made. Emmanuil Grinshpun There’s a saying that says „If not now, then when. If not me then who?

The group also announced they would be hosting events locally to increase awareness and help people who are refugees from Ukraine. Sunny Isles will host the next event on March 24. Click Here for details