Water Street Mission
Dedicated to serving the marginalized and impoverished in Lancaster, PA, through offering shelter, meals, health services, and life skills training, aiming for holistic healing and restoration.
About Us
Founded in 2024 by Andrey Teleguz, Principal of SCOPOS Hospitality Group, Connect Foundation stands as a beacon of hope for communities in crisis. Leveraging our extensive network within the hospitality and allied industries, we provide prompt, compassionate assistance to rebuild lives and foster resilience.
At the heart of Connect Foundation's mission is the unwavering commitment to support individuals and communities during their most challenging times. Through partnerships, donations, and volunteer efforts, we strive to bridge gaps and create sustainable futures for those affected by adversity.
Our Focused Impact
At Connect Foundation, our vision is to forge a world where no individual or community is left stranded in the wake of natural disasters, war, or famine. We are committed to extending a lifeline of support, resources, and hope to those most vulnerable.
Our efforts are focused on:
Our efforts are focused on:
Medical Supplies Shipment to Ukraine
Connect Foundation initiated its first project by facilitating a crucial shipment of medical supplies to the Herson region of Ukraine. This initiative was made possible through a connection with an organization dedicated to the refurbishment and rescue of medical supplies. Demonstrating a shared commitment to humanitarian aid, they generously agreed to donate $500,000 worth of essential medical items, on the condition that Connect Foundation covers the freight costs. By successfully delivering these supplies to field hospitals, we are directly contributing to the urgent care of wounded soldiers and civilians, ensuring they receive the life-saving treatment needed amidst the crisis. This action embodies our foundational belief in the power of collaboration and resourcefulness in addressing the immediate needs of communities in turmoil.
Main Donation Recipients
Ukraine Refugee Aid Fund
A humanitarian initiative focused on providing relief to Ukrainian refugees affected by the war, including organizing winter coat drives, sourcing wood stoves, and facilitating donations to support basic needs.
u4U kids
An initiative focused on offering hope, healing, and a brighter future to Ukrainian children affected by the war with Russia, through spiritual and social rehabilitation, art therapy, sports, and educational activities.
Mission Assistance
A missionary organization committed to preaching the gospel globally with projects including child sponsorship, orphanage support, feeding the hungry, sports for youth, and educational programs for underprivileged communities in Kenya.
Why We Founded Connect
Andrey Teleguz's decision to establish the Connect Foundation was significantly influenced by his company's extensive network within the hospitality industry and allied sectors, including food service, design, architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. Their contacts in these industries have shown remarkable support for Andrey's and therefore SCOPOS's humanitarian initiatives, particularly in the Ukraine Refugee Aid fund. Their enthusiastic participation in sponsoring events, organizing shipments, and other relief efforts highlighted the potential for a more structured and focused approach to philanthropy. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient network of support for those in need, building on the foundations of trust and collaboration that Andrey and the team at SCOPOS have always valued.
