About House of Compassion
House of Compassion is founded on the belief that no child should grow up in anonymity. Every child should have someone alongside…someone to simply say, I am here if you need me. We want to be that someone, and show these children the Father who desperately loves them. The LORD in Psalm 103 is YAHWEH, the God who brought His children out of Egypt–out of the land of darkness and slavery and into their Promised Land. This is what we believe and this is what we hope for each one of the children who come through our doors. We pray that they will be set free from the harshness of their past, a past that so easily binds them, and we want to help them walk forward in forgiveness, in healing, in freedom, and in love.
House of Compassion will be a home where children can live and grow, and learn and prosper. Rotating houseparents will mentor the children in a loving environment, teaching them life skills so they will be prepared to live independently and take care of their own families. The children who reside in the House of Compassion, and who eventually leave, will always have a place to which to return over the weekends, during holidays, and when they simply just want to come home.
Meet the team
Jessica Wyman is the founder of House of Compassion, which began in January of 2017. Jessica has been working with orphans in Ukraine since 1997 and has dreamed of starting an orphanage since she was four years old. Jessica is excited to be heading up this meaningful project, and is grateful for all those who have helped in this journey toward opening an orphanage in Ukraine.
Jason Wyman works as an architect in Greenwich, CT. He has worked faithfully with Ukrainian orphans throughout his high school years and is passionate about his role in this project. Jason is currently drawing up plans for what will become House of Compassion’s main house situated on 10 acres outside of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Galina Turchina lives with her husband and newly adopted daughter in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. She is an engineer by profession, but began working with HOC in fall of 2016. She has been an integral part of this project and we are so grateful to have her. Galina keeps the paperwork moving, the flowers and trees beautiful, and us within the applicable laws as we continue moving forward. Her heart for the orphans in her city motivates her in all she does, and greatly moves those around her.
Galina Pomerlan joined House of Compassion as a volunteer in Fall 2019, but has been working with orphans since 2012. Galya has a huge heart for orphans and her desire, above all else, is to show Jesus and His practical, real love to the children no one wants. She and her team put on programs every Monday afternoon in a large orphanage outside of the city, to spend time with the kids and to let them know they are not alone.
Igor Puzenko began working with House of Compassion in March 2017 and is a vital part of our team. His heart for kids is evident in his passion and dedication to his floor-ball ministry. Growing up as an orphan himself, Igor understands what it is like to be a child in the orphanage system. He believes and has come to know personally that God Himself is the Father to the fatherless and it is He who cares the most for orphans.
Board of Directors
Jessica Wyman
Chair
Pastor John Welsh
Dennis Wyman
Vice-chair
Kimberly Spead
Caren Bream
Secretary
Kara May Lapierre
Deborah Wyman
Treasurer