A group that's been helping Ukrainian refugees cross into San Diego is issuing a call for volunteers and donations.
Eyelena Vorobyov, her husband Nikolay and their 18-year-old son, who all live in Kyiv, were in Cancun on vacation when the the Russian invasion began. They felt helpless watching it unfold. “It’s just devastating. Can’t explain it. Can’t put it into the words,” said Vorobyov.
Photos show the apartment complex next to home, bombed out. One was killed and many were injured.
Last Wednesday, the family decided to fly into Tijuana. Meeting them at the airport were members of the La Jolla-based Church of Music, a spiritual group focused on music. Among the members were Zank Bennett and founder Alina Gordon, a native of Ukraine.
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