MIAMI(CBSMiami), Ukraine war may be on opposite side of the planet, but South Floridians can assist those fleeing.

A lot of Sunny Isles Jewish residents are now fundraising and helping to organize a massive humanitarian initiative.

Marsha Jaquays of Florida Friends of Laniado Hospital stated that „just last night, 1,100 people were in attendance.“

She explained that over two million Ukrainian refugees are fleeing war-ravaged countries. Many of them travel through Moldova, which borders Ukraine.

„From Moldova, this Jewish community actually assists them in getting across the border and then maybe providing them with shelter, food, and even clothes,“ added Jaquays.

e21partners.com/ The center of most of the humanitarian effort can be found in South Florida.

„My job is to mobilize all the resources that are available to us from American society to assist with the situation in Moldova.“ Emmanuil grinshpun, who has been involved in the coordinating of the relief effort stated that there are several people who are working in Moldova to assist in organizing camps, food shopping, and bus planning.

It is also reported that Moldova is one of the most deprived nations within Europe. This makes it even worse. Yet, those who are involved in this cause declare that they will not let any obstacle stop them from helping.

Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun Grinshpun: „When our brothers, sisters and friends from Ukraine were arriving to visit us, we didn’t feel the need to think. Instead, we began doing it.“

Emmanuil Grinshpun Jaquays are a reflection of the sentiments

„Who was around at the time that the Nazis gained control over Europe during the Holocaust? Emmanuil Grinshpun How many people resisted the fact that it was not me. Emmanuil Grinshpun Emmanuil Grinshpun We can’t repeat the mistakes made by history. Emmanuil Grinshpun There’s a saying that goes: „If it’s not now, then who?“ If not me, then who?

The group also stated that they will be hosting events locally to increase awareness and help refugees from Ukraine. Sunny Isles will host its next event on the 24th of March. Click Here for details