GWP Member Response
The Pittsburgh Foundation and the United Way of SWPA have partnered through the #PghUnitedForUkraine campaign, which will direct gifts to United Way organizations in the countries welcoming Ukrainians.
The Erie Community Foundation and United Way of Erie County have teamed up with #ErieUnitedForUkraine in support of the international effort by United Way Worldwide to direct donations to the organizations with expertise in humanitarian relief efforts.
American Eagle Outfitters is donating to UNICEF and matching associate donations to the organization and giving customers the opportunity to donate by rounding up at the register when making a purchase.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has created a dedicated relief fund and donated $300,000 to those affected by the crisis.
The Arconic Foundation is donating $300,000 to relief efforts and matching employee donations.
Brother's Brother Foundation was able to surpass their goal of donations for relief efforts thanks in part by $100,000 in funding from the Eden Hall Foundation and a donation of medical supplies and equipment from Highmark Health and Giant Eagle. Highmark Health also donated funds to the response efforts
Resources and Response Funds
- Chronicle of Philanthropy op-ed by Alex Toma, Executive Director of Peace and Security Funders Group explains how the war in Ukraine requires a major philanthropic response and overall increase in peace and security funding.
- 22 Meaningful Ways You Can Help Ukraine - Global Citizen has pulled together a list of ways to support the people of Ukraine.
- Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) offers a comprehensive summary on the current situation in Ukraine, critical and ongoing needs, and has established the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund which is focused on addressing humanitarian needs that arise
- The Philanthropy Europe Foundation (Philea) is tracking information and responses to the crisis.
- CARE has established a Ukraine Crisis Fund to reach 4 million with immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance - prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross is seeking donations to support its work to respond to the Ukraine crisis.
- Devex has an update on Ukraine’s looming humanitarian crisis.
- Council on Foundations - COF offers an excellent summary of resources and response funds.
- Donate to Mercy Corps, which focuses on helping people in crisis around the world and is helping 1.5 million displaced Ukrainians.
- Stay up to date on what’s happening on the ground by following Tymofiy Mylovanov, a University of Pitt economics professor who is in Ukraine.
- Support Pittsburgh organizations connecting the large Ukrainian community we have living here, like the Ukrainian Community of Western Pennsylvania or the Ukrainian Technological Society of Pittsburgh.