Ostrovok Shelter (Island of Hope Shelter)

Location: Novostroevo

Director: Elena Gubina

Director Since: 2002

Year Established: 2002

Description of Facility: Mostly dysfunctional families, medical issues

Total Number of Children: 23 (usually 21)

Current Number of actual orphans: 0

Age Range: 3-18

Number of Staff: 19 f/t & p/t (includes teachers, medical staff, kitchen staff, counselors, dorm monitors, groundskeepers, etc.)

FP Involved Since: 2003

FP Past Projects: Washing machine, office supplies, coats/boots, hygiene items, electric stove, lobby renovation, freezer, kitchen cabinets/shelves, food processor

Major Needs: Coats/boots, washing detergent, hygiene items, books (note: best to purchase and bring to orphanage), Personal touch is most important