Discussion of Ukraine Contribution Options

Mar 23, 2022 7:30 AM

Suzanne Gibson, Andy Ullman and D.L. Gulley

The regular meeting will be a robust discussion options for contributing to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with a particular focus on the activities and opportunities of Rotaryi.

In response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members around the world to contribute funds to support the relief efforts underway by Rotary Districts and has designated its Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for contributions. Suzanne Gibson will speak about the Disaster Relief Fund and the credibility of The Rotary Foundation on the world stage for using funds wisely and giving the impacted area the ability to create grants specific to their needs.

Andy Ullman of the River Cities Rotary Club will discuss direct financial aid to Rotarians on the ground in Kiev.

Donna Lee Gulley, Rotary Shelter Box Ambassador, will discuss the Shelter Box's role as a trusted partner of Rotary for many years, on many continents and many dire situations.

Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund in support of Ukraine can be made online at Disaster Response Fund | My Rotary. All funds need to be received into the Disaster Response Fund by 30 April, 2022 in order to qualify for use in support of the Ukrainian relief efforts.