How to help

Montgomery County-based organizations and churches are participating in ways local residents can do their part to help the people in war-torn Ukraine.

The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc.,

has launched an online fundraising campaign where 2,700 people have donated $339,548 to the “Humanitarian aid to victims of war in Ukraine.” Those interested in contributing can also mail a check to United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc., 1206Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111. “Humanitarian aid — War in Ukraine” should be included in the check’s memo section. More information can be found at uuarc.org.

The Ukrainian American Sport Center, Horsham, has partnered with the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. in fundraising. For more information on additional donation methods, visit www.tryzub.org.

Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic

Church, located at 1564 Allentown Road in Lansdale, is partnering with the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. (UUARC) to collect specific needed items to be sent to the refugees of Ukraine. Collection drives will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 12 and March 19. Several items are needed including medical supplies, personal hygiene items, baby formula, diapers and wipes, adult briefs, mobility aids, towels, sheets, blankets, hand and feet warmers, newly packaged undergarments and socks, and trash bags. Organizers stressed that clothing donations are not needed at this time.

For more information, visit www.presentationukrainiancc.com.

The following organizations also contain resources and information on ongoing relief efforts: Archeparchy of Philadelphia, Razom, Revived Soldiers Ukraine, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Ukrainian Federation of America, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.