US, Polish Knights of Columbus rescuing, feeding Ukrainian refugees inside war zone

Officials of the Knights of Columbus in Poland are asking for financial and material support as they continue their efforts to aid refugees on both sides of the Polish-Ukrainian border.

The Polish branch of the Knights of Columbus has mobilized thousands of volunteers to provide food, shelter and protection for Ukrainian refugees fleeing to the Polish border as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. 

“This is our charism to do this,” said Knights of Columbus director Szymon Czyszek. Approximately $4.5 million has been raised for the effort.

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The KOC boast approximately 6,840 members in Poland, separated into 157 geographic councils. Ukraine has…