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Support the Svetlana Foundation: Empowering New Beginnings for Immigrants and Refugees
Every journey towards a new life begins with hope, but it often requires more than just determination—it requires support. At the Svetlana Foundation, we empower newcomers by providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in their new environment. With your help, we can offer legal support, opportunities for education and employment, and a community of hope for those who have faced war, abuse, and displacement.
Our Story: From Struggles to New Beginnings
Svetlana Moskvitch founded the Svetlana Foundation out of her own experiences witnessing the struggles of those seeking a fresh start in a new country. Understanding the emotional and logistical challenges firsthand, she saw a clear need for a place where immigrants, refugees, and displaced individuals could receive not just basic needs, but the tools and support to truly thrive. The Svetlana Foundation is that place—a beacon of hope and guidance, providing newcomers with the confidence and resources to build a future filled with possibilities.
Why Your Donation Matters
When you donate to the Svetlana Foundation, you’re doing more than providing financial support—you’re changing lives. Our mission is to help newcomers break through barriers and transform challenges into opportunities.
Why Your Donation Matters
When you donate to the Svetlana Foundation, you’re doing more than providing financial support—you’re changing lives. Our mission is to help newcomers break through barriers and transform challenges into opportunities.
Here’s how your contribution makes a difference:
Legal Support: Many refugees and immigrants face complex legal hurdles in their journey to remain in the U.S. Your donation helps provide crucial legal assistance, helping individuals and families navigate immigration systems, secure asylum, and start over in safety.
Empowerment Through Education: We believe in self-transformation as the key to creating lasting change. Your support enables us to offer job readiness workshops, resume-building assistance, interview preparation, and financial literacy programs. These tools help individuals find stable employment and gain financial independence.
Mental Health and Emotional Support: Transitioning to a new life can be emotionally taxing. Many of those we serve have endured trauma, including war and abuse. Your donation helps provide psychological support and counseling, enabling individuals to heal and build resilience.
Community Building: Through shared experiences and group events, we create spaces where newcomers and established community members can connect, share their stories, and build lasting relationships. Your support helps foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.
How You Can Help
By contributing to the Svetlana Foundation, you are investing in the future of families and individuals seeking a fresh start in the U.S. Your donation ensures that refugees and immigrants can access legal aid, mental health support, financial literacy programs, and employment opportunities. Together, we can build a world where everyone, no matter their background, has the chance to succeed.
Focus on Changing Yourself, Not Others
We believe that personal empowerment is the first step toward societal change. By helping individuals overcome personal barriers, we create communities where everyone can thrive. Through our programs, newcomers are empowered to change their own lives and, in turn, contribute meaningfully to the world around them.
Be a Part of the Change
At the Svetlana Foundation, we believe that when individuals are empowered, they can build stronger communities. Your donation does more than support individuals—it helps create a ripple effect that benefits the entire community.
Be a Part of the Change
At the Svetlana Foundation, we believe that when individuals are empowered, they can build stronger communities. Your donation does more than support individuals—it helps create a ripple effect that benefits the entire community.


