When Russia invaded Ukraine last year and tore the country apart, there was an immediate outpouring of support from governments, nonprofits, and everyday people from around the world.
There are many organizations offering assistance to refugees, and the Unify Ukraine Campaign is not associated with any specific charity, nor is the campaign raising funds, but a list has been compiled below with several good organizations that are delivering aid and supplies, military support, work and housing, childcare and language classes. We invite you to read through and donate if you choose to support those in need.
United 24
Launched by Ukraine President Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds support the development of the first navel drone fleet, attaining ambulances for the country and military, and an anti-drone system designed to protect Ukrainian skies.
BSTRONG
A worldwide initiative started by Bethenny Frankel that provides people with much needed gift cards, bank cards and critical supplies so they are able to deliver aid in real time. BSTRONG has raised more than $25 million in aid and $12 million in donations for Ukraine relief efforts. In addition to helping Ukrainian refugees with travel logistics, BSTRONG has also provided individuals with crisis kits, including items such as blankets, sleeping bags, toiletries, non-perishables, water, and generators.
Barnova 27
Named after the street address of the Chmerkovskiy family before they left Ukraine, Barnova 27 is a 100% volunteer-based initiative that has sent over 500,000 lbs of donated essential goods to Ukraine. Most recently launched, the Baranova 27 Villages project is helping Ukraine rebuild from the bombing that has destroyed homes and cities.
HIAS
Provides emergency humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, and Romania in order assist Ukrainian refugees and those who have been internally displaced within in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio (UCAO)
The Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio, Inc. (UCAO) is the hub of Ukrainian-American life in Columbus and Central Ohio. Founded in 1983 in Columbus as a nonprofit association, the mission of UCAO is to:
- Promote Ukrainian culture, such as language, arts, sciences, literature, and history, among its members and the general public.
- Sponsor Ukrainian cultural and civic events in Central Ohio.
- Provide financial and other support to people, organizations, and institutions for the purpose of promoting Ukrainian culture, as well as humanitarian aid to those in need.
