We are 501c3 Certified
Mother for Ukraine is a 501(c)(3) – we are a certified not-for-profit organization. So any donations made are tax deductible (ask your local accountant for details.) Our founder Ian is currently in Ukraine or possibly in Poland. He is delivering Humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and networking with people to keep the supplies flowing. Keep your…
New Years Missile Attack
Today Russia let loose one of it’s largest missile attacks targeting major Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv and Lviv in the West, Odessa in the South, and Kharkiv in the East. This assault was the latest round of attacks on civilian infrastructure, mostly aimed at the electrical power grid.
From Lviv to Bakhmut – Building a Team
This journey started with Ian flying to Poland and buying a van to aid in the humanitarian crisis. He bought a van and rented a big house where refugees could stay. Then he found some supplies that needed to be delivered in Ukraine and found some war refugees that needed to be brought to a safer place. This is diving into the deep end of the pool.
Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
While delivering supplies in Lviv today we had two missiles hit. Kyiv was also hit as were many areas in Ukraine today – there was even a place in Poland that was probably struck. The goal seems to be damaging as much Ukrainian infrastructure and utilities as possible knowing that cold winter weather is coming.
Finally Made it to Lviv
I am at the Budomierz – Hruszów border crossing from Poland into Ukraine now. There is a good long line of other similar smaller vehicles ahead of me. Prior to leaving this morning I went to the customs office in Tomaszów Lubelski to confirm what I was told at the Hrebenne border yesterday: there was…
Had a Great Meal in Poland
Well, plans for today completely fell apart – this is often how it goes when everything is affected by the chaos of war. You can make meticulous plans but there are too many variables. It was a very frustrating day, but on the bright side I was able to sit down for this amazing meal….
The Mother Ukraine Van
The van is the thing. When it comes right down to it, it’s the practical things that matter. In order to deliver humanitarian supplies you need a van or a truck. So I bought this van for Mother For Ukraine from a wholesaler in Poland at the end of August and picked it up yesterday….
Real News from Ukraine
Often it is difficult to find out what is actually happening in our home town. It is much more difficult to find out what is happening in far away places – especially half way around the world. Part of the problem is that sensationalism sells, so we only get Breaking Headline News from our for-profit…