Ewa Szczepańska and Krystyna Rybińska-Smyk were honoured by the Society of the Friends of Children with “Friend of Children” badges that are awarded for volunteer work on behalf of children. For Ewa Szczepańska and Krystyna Rybińska-Smyk community service also involves integrating the young with the elderly citizens as well as getting children interested in the wartime experiences of the Children of Zamość Region.