Help Support Ukrainian Refugees

 

We have all watched in shock as the people of Ukraine have been forced to flee or fight as a result of the ongoing Russian invasion attempt. As Jews, we are committed to supporting those displaced by such conflicts. Here are some ways you can contribute and support the Ukrainian people during this difficult time.

World Union for Progressive Judasim Ukraine Crisis Fund
The World Union helps support progressive Jewish communities in Ukraine, including Rabbi Alex Dukhovny (Kiev) and Rabbi Julia Grishenko (Odessa) in Ukraine as well as many smaller towns sustained by lay leaders. They are in desperate need to help those who have stayed and those who are now refugees.
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HIAS
The refugee settlement agency is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and neighboring countries and is responding with emergency humanitarian assistance to those who are displaced. A HIAS response team is in Poland right now assessing ways it can assist Ukrainians — Jews and others — as they cross into Poland.
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VIDEO: HIAS Team in Poland Assessing Ukrainian Refugee Needs

 

Joint Distribution Committee
The JDC is the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. The JDC has the most robust existing infrastructure in Ukraine to support Jewish communities on the ground in Ukraine. They are mobilizing this network to respond to the crisis for Ukrainian Jews who remain in the country.
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IsraAID
IsraAID, Israel’s leading non-governmental humanitarian aid organization, is on the ground in neighboring Moldova, receiving and sheltering any and all refugees fleeing Ukraine in real-time. You can read IsraAID's press release on the conflict in Ukraine here 
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Jewish Federation of Los Angeles
Our local federation is committed to supporting the Jewish community that remains in Ukraine, including 40,000 elderly and poor Jewish families with essential needs.
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Los Angeles Ukrainian Community

Members of the Ukrainian and Russian communities in Los Angeles have mobilized to collect and ship needed items to refugees in Poland. You can donate through this online Amazon list.  

NOVA Ukraine
Nova Ukraine is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world and providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. In the time of war, we are putting all efforts on humanitarian help. We have proven and established partners on the ground in Ukraine that we trust. We are ready to face this extraordinary challenge together. With your help we will provide humanitarian aid for Ukraine and help ordinary people and families with children affected by war.
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United Help Ukraine
This non-profit is providing humanitarian aid and medical supplies to the Ukrainians fighting to defend themselves.
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International Committee of the Red Cross

As the security situation allows, the ICRC is responding to urgent humanitarian needs and must be able to continue their life saving work. ICRC water engineers and doctors aim to help more than 3 million people access clean water and improve the living conditions of more than 66,000 whose homes have been damaged by heavy fighting.
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To find more California organizations supporting Ukraine, take a look at this article