Help Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers March 13 In Manasquan

MANASQUAN, NJ — Pysanky for Healing, a workshop and relief effort for Ukraine’s wounded veterans, will be held March 13 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Manasquan.

This spring, community members are invited to participate in Pysanky for Healing, a special workshop and humanitarian fundraiser supporting wounded Ukrainian veterans.

Taking place on March 13 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6 Osborn Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736, the event offers two workshop sessions:

• 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Participants will learn the ancient Ukrainian art of Pysanky, a centuries-old egg decorating tradition rooted in themes of life, renewal and protection. The workshop will be led by teaching artist Jenny Santa Maria, who will guide attendees through the history and symbolism of this meaningful folk art while helping them create their own beautifully decorated egg.

Proceeds from the event will support “Help Ukrainian Veterans Heal and Recover – 2026 Chapter,” led by Nathalie Halbout, a Ukrainian American registered nurse who lives in Red Bank.

“I’ve spent the last four years providing support to the wounded,” says Halbout. “I recently returned from a five-month humanitarian mission in Ukraine, where I volunteered in hospitals caring for wounded veterans in Kyiv. The number of wounded is staggering, and hospitals lack supplies we often take for granted in the United States.”

In spring 2026, Halbout will return to Ukraine for her third mission to deliver essential supplies including crutches, air mattresses, linens, medications, and clothing — basic items that significantly improve recovery and restore dignity and hope.

Nathalie and her husband David Halbout personally fund all operational expenses, ensuring that 100% of donations go directly toward purchasing medical and recovery supplies.

The event organizer, Melanka Coppola, lives in Manasquan and she belongs to the church hosting the event.

To donate directly to the humanitarian effort, visit:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ukrainian-veterans-heal-and-recover-2026

All materials are provided. The workshop is open to adults 18+. Tea and dessert will be served prior to each session. Registration is available at: https://www.flametipstudio.com/