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We catch up with an injured Ukrainian refugee, an out-of-work musician, a retired consumer watchdog and a dog rescuer who finds a missing lab after 3.5 years.

The House of Ukraine in Balboa Park is collecting emergency supplies to help Ukrainians survive the winter months.

Ivan Chaban is a Ukrainian teenager now living in San Diego who lost part of his leg in the war. He has learned to walk on his prosthetic leg but now needs a new host family.

As we sit in our comfortable homes, watching Ukrainians fight off a despot who also threatens us, the least we can do is try to allay some of the suffering he has caused.

From the commentary: At a time when Russia is brutally targeting Ukrainian civilians, I can think of nothing more in keeping with the Christmas spirit than to aid these courageous people.

Many large U.S. charities are now operating in Ukraine, but I prefer to recommend smaller, more hands-on organizations.

Through a translator, 16-year-old Ivan Chaban said, "I want to start living as a normal person."

Six months ago, Ivan Chaban, 15, was walking with his family back to their village of Chaplyschci in eastern Ukraine near the Russian border carrying much needed groceries following the invasion of Russian troops.

A16-year-old boy from Ukraine had his leg amputated after a Russian convoy came through his hometown. He’s now here in San Diego getting fit for a prosthetic.