City of Goodness: A Safe Place to Recover, Heal and Rebuild Lives
The Tokarev Foundation supports City of Goodness (Misto Dobra), one of Ukraine's largest comprehensive care centres for vulnerable children, women, and families. Located in Chernivtsi, the centre provides free shelter, medical care, rehabilitation, psychological support, and social reintegration for people affected by war, displacement, domestic violence, and poverty.
Since 2016, City of Goodness has helped more than 8,000 children avoid institutional care and supported over 5,000 women, offering not only immediate protection and housing, but also opportunities to rebuild their lives.
How It Works
City of Goodness brings together essential services under one roof, providing comprehensive, individualized support to those who need it most.
Its services include:
- Safe accommodation and protection for children, women, and families facing crisis
- Specialized medical care, rehabilitation, and palliative support for seriously ill children through the House of Butterflies medical centre
- Psychological assistance and social reintegration to help women and families regain stability and independence
- Family preservation support, preventing children from entering institutional care due to poverty or difficult circumstances
- Animal-assisted therapy involving rescued dogs from the centre's Khvostyky shelter
All services are provided free of charge, ensuring that vulnerable families can access essential care regardless of their financial circumstances.
More Than Shelter: A Place to Rebuild Lives
City of Goodness combines immediate protection with long-term care and recovery. By addressing medical, psychological, and social needs together, the centre creates a safe environment where children and families can heal, regain independence, and build a more secure future.
By the Numbers
Why It Matters
Russia's full-scale invasion has increased the number of children and families requiring long-term protection, specialized healthcare, and social support. City of Goodness addresses these challenges through an integrated model that prioritizes dignity, family preservation, and sustainable recovery. Operating without state funding, the centre relies on charitable contributions to provide essential services and expand its capacity.
By supporting City of Goodness, the Tokarev Foundation contributes to protecting vulnerable children and families and ensuring that those facing the greatest challenges have access to care, stability, and opportunities for a better future.