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Beastly Boy

(13,283 posts)
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 02:00 PM Feb 2022

Want to support the people of Ukraine? These apps and websites can help you send money

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Source: USA Today

As world leaders have cautioned for weeks, Russian president Vladimir Putin has launched what President Joe Biden called an “unprovoked and unjustified attack” on neighboring Ukraine.

The military operation has triggered international condemnation, with fears of mass casualties, and many are looking to support the Ukrainian people in some capacity, with donations that go towards medical supplies, humanitarian aid, psychological services, military equipment, and other causes.

A handful of vetted non-profit organizations have been shared by journalists for those looking to help, with various sites, apps, social media pages, and crowdfunding initiatives to provide monetary aid for various charities and platforms

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/saltzman/2022/02/24/ukraine-help-support-app-website-donations/6923840001/



There is also a crowdfunding web site set up by the Ukrainian government, but I can't find a link to it or information other than what's included in this article:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-launches-military-crowdfunder-after-russian-invasion-143010098.html . Will appreciate a link to that site.
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Want to support the people of Ukraine? These apps and websites can help you send money (Original Post) Beastly Boy Feb 2022 OP
Done.....thanks turbinetree Feb 2022 #1
After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Feb 2022 #2

turbinetree

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1. Done.....thanks
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 02:03 PM
Feb 2022

Omaha Steve

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2. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 02:28 PM
Feb 2022

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