Ukrainians in Poland who have PESEL UKR status and live in collective accommodation centers can apply for a new benefit

Poland continues to show its solidarity with Ukrainians by providing additional opportunities for those who were forced to leave their country due to the war. As part of supporting Ukrainian refugees living in collective accommodation centers, applications are currently being accepted for participation in two large-scale programs aimed at facilitating integration and ensuring the financial stability of these people. These programs, known as “Wspólnie do szczędnościowści”, are implemented in the territory of several Polish voivodeships with the support of the Polish Red Cross (PCK) and the Polish Center for International Assistance Foundation (PCPM).

Applications for two important support programs for Ukrainians who have the status of PESEL UKR and live in collective accommodation centers are now open in Poland. These programs, named “Wspólnie do szczynościowści”, are aimed at providing financial assistance for renting housing, covering moving costs, purchasing furniture and household appliances, as well as helping with integration into Polish society. This is reported yavp.pl.

Program of the Polish Red Cross (PCK)

The Polish Red Cross program covers nine Polish voivodships: Lower Silesian, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Lublin, Łódź, Mazovia, Opole, Podkarpattia, Pomeranian and Świętokrzyskie. Participants of this program can receive financial assistance to cover the costs of renting housing, moving, purchasing furniture and household appliances. In addition, the program provides assistance in solving formal issues related to the lease, and also provides payments for a period of up to six months.

Program of the Foundation Polish Center for International Assistance (PCPM)

The PCPM program operates in seven Polish voivodeships: Silesian, Lesser Poland, Warmian-Masurian, Piedła, Greater Poland, West Pomeranian and Lubusz. The main areas of support include covering housing rental costs, assistance with relocation and integration into Polish society. The program also provides for Polish language courses, professional training, assistance in placing children in schools and kindergartens, as well as access to medical services.

Financing conditions

Financial assistance depends on the number of household members and includes the following amounts of payments to cover housing rent:

• Room for 1 person – up to 1,000 zlotys;
• Apartment/house for 1-2 people – up to PLN 2,200;
• Apartment/house for 3-4 people – up to PLN 2,800;
• Apartment/house for 5 people or more – up to PLN 3,500.

Payments are made over a period of six months, with a gradual decrease in the funding amount from 100% in the first month to 30% in the sixth.

Ukrainians who wish to participate in these programs can apply through online forms or by mail, depending on the program. Detailed information is available on the official websites of the Polish Red Cross and the PCPM Foundation.

Both programs aim not only to provide material assistance, but also to promote social adaptation and integration of Ukrainians into Polish society. In addition, participation in such programs can be an important step towards achieving financial independence and full integration in a new environment.