A Polish Woman From Monmouth Launches GoFundMe For Ukraine

WALL, NJ — As the tension in Ukraine rises as a result of Russia's attacks, an increasing number of innocent families are being displaced and relocated to neighboring countries such as Poland.

Nicole Kalaigian, of Neptune, has learned firsthand how the people of Ukraine are suffering during this time. Kalaigian has been in constant communication with her Poland-based family, specifically her cousin Agnieszka.

Kalaigian has created a GoFundMe as a way to help support the families forced to flee Ukraine.

"Agnieszka and her family have taken in a woman and her six young children, who are strangers in need, and put them up in her rental property," said Kalaigian. "Agnieszka is also working together with other members of our family, friends, colleagues, and their community to transport and house other Ukrainian refugees in other parts of Poland."

According to a report by The Guardian, more than a million people have crossed the border from Ukraine into Poland. Many displaced families were forced to flee with only the clothes on their backs and a few personal belongings.

"Every penny of these funds will go directly to Agnieszka and those in her network of Angels to purchase food, toiletries, fuel for transport vehicles, medical supplies, and other necessities to support the Ukrainian people displaced by this violent invasion," wrote Kalaigian.