FROM WAR-TORN UKRAINE TO TORNADO-STRICKEN MISSISSIPPI HUMANITY PREVAILS WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
If you’ve turned on the news at any point during the past year, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. You may have seen images of the destruction in Ukraine, heard news of the relief America and other countries are providing to the Ukrainian people, or learned about those fleeing their country to stay safe. Some of those refugees have found their way to our country and have found ways to help Americans in need. Throughout the spring, we saw devastating tornadoes tear through the central states of our country. These storms took the lives of over 32 people and left many more homeless and in need of help. American Service, a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, saw the destruction and vowed to help.
American Service is best known for its efforts in helping Ukrainian citizens find work and housing in Minneapolis. In doing so, they helped create a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate the help they received. Now, they’re flipping the script and providing help to those affected by the tornadoes. In early April, American Service traveled to Mississippi to provide water and see what else they could do to help. Many of the Ukrainian people they assisted pledged to help and join them on their journey — some of whom had only been in America for a few short months. “When we told people about helping out, there was not a single person who hesitated,” said Aswar Rahman, an executive director of American Service.
American Service’s Director of Operations, Sofiia Rudenko, is from Ukraine and has only been in America since Christmas but is dedicated to American Service’s cause. She stated, “Here in America, a lot of people helped me to establish here, and we have this kind of culture that we want not only to take but also to give back and to help others.” American Service started its efforts by bringing water to those affected by the tornadoes but vowed to return with more essentials to help provide further help to these communities.
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The other piece of technology that has seen many advancements during my lifetime is the phone. I remember seeing the change from the rotary phone to a push-button telephone to cordless phones to cellphones to smartphones. I still remember how excited I was to get my Motorola Razr. It was so sleek and small. It blew my mind what phones had become. It’s interesting that technology, much like fashion trends, seems to come back into style occasionally. You see it with the re-release of Super Nintendo games on the Nintendo Switch, and quite a few people are going back to using flip phones. While VCRs will never make a resurgence, it’s still interesting to think back on them and the amazement I felt the first time using one. Who knows what technological advancement we will experience next, but I know it will be something groundbreaking.
MUNCHIES WITH MOLLY
CHERRY CHIA GREEK YOGURT BOWLS
Inspired by HungryHobby.net
INGREDIENTS Chia Seed Jam •
Greek Yogurt Bowl •
2 cups Chelan fresh sweet cherries, pitted
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
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3 tbsp chia seeds
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp honey 1/4 cup water
1 tsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp granola
DIRECTIONS
Chia Seed Jam We suggest making the chia seed jam in advance and storing it in the refrigerator so you can quickly assemble these yogurt bowls all week. Using a potato masher, mash down the cherries. Place a small pot on high heat and add the cherries, chia seeds, honey, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn
down the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Allow jam to cool before
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using or refrigerate. Greek Yogurt Bowls
In a small serving bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with vanilla extract. Top the Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp cherry chia seed jam, hemp seeds, granola, and a few additional Chelan fresh sweet cherries, if desired.
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