Nearly 200 refugees from Ukraine received shelter in postal centers in Szklarska Poręba and Ustroń
The first groups of refugees from Ukraine have already arrived at the "Mauritius" Postal Training and Recreation Centers in Szklarska Poręba and "Dąb" in Ustroń, previously notified by the company to the provincial governors as potential accommodation locations. The new guests, dominated by women with children and the elderly, have been accommodated in rooms with private bathrooms. Those fleeing the war and arriving at the Polish Post centers are provided with meals and psychological support, as well as access to essential everyday items.
Refugees arrived in Poland from various parts of the invaded country. Before the Russian aggression, they lived in previously peaceful cities, towns, and villages around Zhytomyr, Odessa, the Dnieper River, and Kyiv.
Refugees found safe refuge in the postal center in Szklarska Poręba.
Serving the large group of nearly one hundred people who were directed from the reception desk in Wrocław to the postal center requires considerable attention from the postal workers, especially since many of the guests had endured an extremely difficult, even dramatic, journey to reach a safe haven far from the war.
The postal workers are in constant contact with the Szklarska Poręba City Hall crisis management team and the fire department, who have provided significant support in housing those in need. Volunteers are also on site, helping with meal distribution, among other things. A laundry station and essential hygiene products have been provided to the refugees. Local residents are also providing the refugees with clothing and toys for children.
" Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Poczta Polska has been actively involved in all aid efforts. We have placed the company's logistical and infrastructural resources, including our accommodation facilities, at the disposal of state structures. We ensure that accommodation in postal centers does not only mean accommodation and meals, but also involves a wide range of support for people whose entire lives changed when their country became the target of Russian aggression, " says Tomasz Zdzikot, CEO of Poczta Polska.
The postal workers also plan to provide support in the areas of professional activation and organizing the time and acclimatization of refugees who have arrived in Mauritius. To this end, talks are underway with local government officials and the Municipal Cultural Center, among others.
Refugees are also now hosted at the "Dąb" center in Ustroń.
In the second week of March, the "Dąb" postal center in Ustroń also filled with refugees. Ninety-five Ukrainian citizens have found safe haven here, far from the ravages of war.
It's worth noting that Poczta Polska has made over 200 beds available to the relevant state agencies coordinating refugee aid efforts. This number may increase, but some of the holiday accommodations are only suitable for summer occupancy, such as in summer cottages. Their availability will largely depend on weather conditions. Poczta Polska may also allocate its Okuninka and Krasnystaw accommodations, located in the Lublin Voivodeship, to accommodate refugees. The company also remembers the Ukrainian citizens associated with it. Poczta Polska has made over 100 beds available to families of its Ukrainian employees, located throughout the country.