To help support those displaced by the war in Ukraine, Brian Proctor, CEO of Mente Group and Four Corners Aviation, pledged a gift of $10,000 to a Romanian orphanage that is also providing support to Ukrainian refugees.
The philanthropic foundation of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is matching that donation. Proctor also reached out to fellow IADA members asking for their support. So far, more than $100,000 has been raised to support the orphanage.
“Like most of my colleagues in the aviation industry, I’ve wanted to find a way to provide meaningful support to those most affected by the war in Ukraine,” said Proctor. “Several years ago, I met a couple who had served in Romania as missionaries. While there, they learned of an immense need to support orphans in the country, which led them to open a small orphanage, Livada Orphan Care. Today, that orphanage is not only serving its intended purpose, but is also caring for over 100 Ukrainian refugees, and the numbers are growing. This is putting a significant strain on the organization and its resources.”
According to the orphanage, all of their open facilities are being used to house orphans and displaced families from Ukraine.
IADA officials note that 100% of funds donated to this designated account will go towards these efforts to feed, shelter, and assist Ukrainian refugees needing help in Romania.
To learn more about this effort to help Ukrainian refugees in Romania, visit Livada.org/Livada-blog.