Where to Give to Support Ukrainian People and Families

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine continuing to evolve, our team at the Community Foundation has put together a list of organizations for those looking to give in support of Ukraine. According to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the scale and urgency of humanitarian needs will continue to increase. Over 2 million refugees have left Ukraine in the past two weeks and the number continues to grow daily.

Our donors have asked for this guidance and we share this summary with our local community. It is by no means an exhaustive list.

All of these charities work on many simultaneous international relief efforts. If donating through your Donor-Advised Fund, please specify “Ukraine” in the description field in the donor portal.

Note: All charities listed on this document have received high ratings on either Charity Navigator, Guidestar, or both. The highest rating on Charity Navigator is 4-stars and the rating system on Guidestar goes from bronze to silver to gold to platinum.

==========

Global Giving: The Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund is supporting humanitarian assistance through providing shelter, food, and clean water for refugees; health and psychosocial support; and access to education and economic assistance. Learn more and make a gift.

Global Giving
1 Thomas Circle NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
202-232-5784
help@globalgiving.org

Charity Navigator: Four Star
Guidestar rating: Platinum

==========

World Central Kitchen: WCK began serving hot, nourishing meals within hours of the initial invasion and is now set up at multiple border crossings across the country and feeding people who remain in the country. Learn more and make a gift (specify Ukraine in the comments field).

World Central Kitchen
Attn: Donor Services Team
200 Massachusetts Ave NW,
7th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
hello@wck.org

Charity Navigator: Four Star

==========

United Nations Refugee Agency is working on the ground to core relief items such as blankets, sleeping mats, and emergency shelters in addition to cash assistance so displaced people can purchase necessary items such as food and medicine. Learn more and make a gift.

USA for UN Refugee Agency
1310 L ST NW, STE 450
Washington, DC 20005
1-(855)-808-6427

Guidestar rating: Platinum

==========

United Nations World Food Program USA, has on-the-ground support underway providing food assistance for people fleeing Ukraine. Learn more and make a gift.

UN World Food Program, USA
1725 Eye Street NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 627-3939
giving@wfpusa.org

Charity Navigator: Four Star

==========

Children in Conflict: Teams are along the border of Ukraine, specifically Moldova and Romania, providing much needed emergency family support and psychosocial support to displaced children and their families. Read more and make a gift.

Children in Conflict
1460 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
hello@childreninconflict.org

Guidestar rating: Gold

==========

Project Hope is sending urgently-needed medical supplies, equipping local health workers, and providing aid for Ukraine. Read more and make a gift.

1220 19th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 844-349-0188
donorservices@projecthope.org

Guidestar rating: Platinum
Charity Navigator: Three Star

==========

ShelterBox works to provide families with life-saving shelter and essential tools and supplies after displacement from natural disasters and conflict. ShelterBox has a team in Poland that is currently assessing needs for emergency shelter. They are responding with blankets, mattresses, winter clothes, heaters, and shelter kits that include tarpaulins, tools, and solar lights. Learn more and make a gift.

ShelterBox
101 Innovation Place
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 608-2400
info@shelterboxusa.org

Guidestar rating: Platinum
Charity Navigator: Four Star

==========

International Medical Corps is responding in Ukraine by expanding access to medical, mental health, and protection services for civilians living in affected communities inside Ukraine and working in the surrounding region to help refugees. Read more and make a gift.

International Medical Corps
12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-826-7800
inquiry@internationalmedicalcorps.org

Guidestar rating: Platinum
Charity Navigator: Three Star

==========

Center for Disaster Philanthropy: The Washington, DC foundation manages the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund, focused on addressing humanitarian needs that arise, particularly among the most vulnerable, marginalized and at-risk internally-displaced peoples and refugees. Learn more and make a gift to the CDP Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund.

Center for Disaster Philanthropy
One Thomas Circle, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 2005
202-464-2018

Guidestar rating: Platinum
Charity Navigator: Four Star

===========

Humane Society International: HSI is providing operational support for shelters, rescue groups, and veterinary clinics in Ukraine and working with international animal rescue groups to provide refugees with pet food, supplies, and veterinary care if needed. Learn more and make a gift.

Humane Society International
1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037
(866) 614-4371
info@hsi.org

Charity Navigator: Three Star
Guidestar rating: Platinum

===========