Senior Living Community
A new senior living community in the Kyiv Region where displaced seniors can live their lives in peace and joy.
Why Focus On Seniors
One of the most vulnerable populations in Ukraine are seniors 60 and older. They worked their entire lives, raising families, building homes by hand, working to help the community. Tens of thousands of them now have nothing.
Nowhere to Return
Their homes in places like Bakhmut, Mariupol and Advivka have been wiped off the earth. They are called Internally Displaced Persons (IDP).
No Earning Years Left
These seniors thought their retirement would be peaceful. But they have nothing left. They have no earning power and receive pensions around $100 a month, barely enough for food and medicine.
What We Provide
Community
We are not only providing the housing for the elderly IDPs, but we are creating a community they can enjoy.
Daily Meals
To provide the residents with more comfort, we provide two daily meals at not cost for them.
On-site Management
We are hiring on-site management to keep the territory clean, elderly taken care of, and problems solved timely.
A True Community
Sitting on an idyllic forested property that still boasts easy access to the village of Vorzel, the Senior Community is more than a place to sleep. It is a place to restore mental and physical health, a place to create connections, a place to find community again.
The original building houses 16 seniors. Subsequent additions will house a total of 244 seniors in comfort and peace.
Main Building
Our 2- and 4-Plexes
Each unit houses 2-4 people with their own kitchens and bathrooms, allowing 101 more seniors to have a place to live and call home. Currently 50 seniors enjoy the apartments. Construction is slated to be finishing in Summer 2026.
Raising the Bar by Lowering the Floor
Current fundraising is focused on additional rooms and shared spaces.
Working with local government officials, we determined that a lower ground floor could be added to the final building to provide housing for 14 additional seniors at a cost of $16,540 per senior.
The addition of Floor 0 creates the space needed to bring essential services together on one accessible, integrated level. By expanding the footprint of the Senior Community, Floor 0 accommodates housing for these additional residents while also making the following possible:
- Hot Meal Center ($76,000)
- Medical Center ($50,000)
- Community Center ($50,000)
Designed with accessibility in mind and supported by a new elevator, this level ensures that nourishment, healthcare, and community life are woven seamlessly into everyday living for all residents.
Phase 1 Completed
- room for 4 couples and 5 single seniors
- 700 sq ft caretaker’s cottage for onsite staff
- mature trees
- gardens
- walking paths
- outdoor gathering spaces
Phase 2A Completed
The second phase of move-ins at our Our People Senior Community in Vorzel has been completed, welcoming 57 more elderly residents into their new home. Nestled in a scenic resort town near Kyiv, the community offers a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment with 24/7 care, personalized meals, cozy living spaces, and peaceful outdoor areas.
Creating a Community
Many of our seniors arrived here having lost more than just their homes—with entire neighborhoods, friendships, and familiar ways of life ripped away by war. They’ve been moved from shelter to shelter, town to town, often uncertain where safety, comfort, or a helping hand will come next.
At our Senior Community, we’re not merely offering shelter — we’re restoring a sense of belonging. One woman, having fled Bakhmut with nothing but memories, was stunned to discover her old neighbor from the same town living in the center. These reunions spark hope, ease loneliness, and remind us that even after being tossed by the turbulence of displacement, community can still be rebuilt. Here, they share meals, stories, laughter, and tears — and step by step find a place they can finally call home again.
Here Is Who Your Donation Help
Our People Senior Living Center is an incredible opportunity to change the lives of seniors in Ukraine. Any donation amount helps. There are opportunities for legacy donations and sponsorships as well. When considering you end-of year gifting, please remember these seniors. Additionally, your company may match donations dollar-for-dollar, doubling your donation ability.
