Please Help my Ukrainian Family & Friends

My name is Helen – and we need your help. I was born in Ukraine. My family and I immigrated from Ukraine to the United States 17 years ago. We have lived in Santa Barbara since that time. After Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, many of our family members and friends had to flee from their homes. They drove for many days to reach Poland, and finally when there was no other choice they walked 10 miles with their young children to the border. Some left to different countries leaving everything behind, some stayed to helps as volunteers for the orphanages, etc.

My Ukrainian family and friends who are now refugees are in desperate need of support – as well as for those who are still in Ukraine helping others to survive. This war is slaughtering innocent children and families, destroying the lives of free people who simply wanted to live peacefully in the country they love.

Thank you for any donations that will help my family and friends – all funds will go directly to them during their very frightening and traumatic fight to stay safe and survive. Your generosity will be forever appreciated.