Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis that has displaced families, affected children, and harmed civilians. 

Bucket Listers has gathered a vetted list of groups, organizations, and businesses that are actively conducting efforts to support those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. 

For more information on each group or effort, and to make donations, please click the links provided. 

NEW YORK CITY BUSINESSES:

DACHA 46 / #CookForUkraine

NYC chefs selling pastry boxes to help aid the people of Ukraine. Each box will contain 12 pastries and proceeds will be donated to several originations providing crisis support to Ukrainians. 

For more information.

 

Keuka Kafe

This wine bar’s Ukrainian beer and wine sales will be donated towards charities listed on their website. 

For more information.

CHICAGO BUSINESSES:

Reed’s Local

Chicago dive bar no longer selling Russian vodka and donating a portion of sales to charities in support of Ukraine. 

For more information.

 

Wherewithall 

Ukrainian-American-owned restaurant serving an all-Uranian menu with a portion of proceeds going to Razom for Ukraine.

For more information.

 

Jeff & Judes

Chicago-based business hosting a fundraiser for the month of March. $1 from each black and white cookie sale will benefit Sunflower of Peace to support relief efforts in Ukraine. Additionally, $1 from each Chex Mix sold will benefit Trans Texas. 

For more information.

LOS ANGELES CHARITIES + BUSINESSES:

Operation USA 

LA-based disaster relief agency that helps communities abroad overcome various challenges such as disease, violence, and poverty. Select “Support Ukrainian Refugees” when making a donation. 

For more information.

 

Direct Relief

Santa-Barbra based group Direct Relief works to equip doctors and nurses with medical resources to help care for vulnerable people. They will provide critical care items and medicine to Ukrainian hospitals and help support other medical needs.

For more information.

 

Kidsave

Culver City-based organization providing support for orphans worldwide. Currently they are accepting donations to help secure passenger vehicles, fuel, food, and shelter for those fleeing Ukraine. 

For more information.

GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS + GROUPS:

International Rescue Committee

Polish-based organization that helps support displaced families. 

For more information.

 

Global Giving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund

Charity providing shelter, food, and clean water for refugees as well as education and economic assistance. 

For more information.

 

Ukrainian National Women's League of America

​​Providing humanitarian aid directed at civilians in Ukraine who have been displaced or injured. Including support to four military hospitals in Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv and Zhytomyr, and caring for injured soldiers.

For more information.

 

Razom for Ukraine 

Ukrainian-American non-profit focusing on providing medical supplies for critical situations and amplifying voices of Ukrainians. 

For more information.

 

GoFundMe’s Donation Hub

Hub for reviewed and verified GoFundMe fundraisers supporting Ukraine relief efforts. 

For more information.

 

Malteser International

Relief organization providing mental health and psychological support for displaced people. Also distributing food and medical supplies.

For more information. 

 

Nova Ukraine

Non-profit committed to raising awareness about Ukraine and providing humanitarian aid for both those remaining in Ukraine and refugees. 

For more information.

 

United Help Ukraine 

Distributing donations of food and medical supplies to Ukrainian refugees. The non-profit also hosts rallies and protests in support of Ukraine’s freedom and independence. 

For more information.

 

Airbnb - Host a Refugee or Donte 

Aiming to house 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. Encouraging hosts to offer free or discounted stays and accepting donations. 

For more information.

 

UNICEF

Supporting nutrition, health, HIV prevention, safe drinking water, education, sanitation, and protection for families.

For more information. 

 

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The UN Refugee Agency provides assistance to displaced families around the world. Also providing emergency supplies. 

For more information.

 

Voices of Children

Helping children affected by war. Provides assistance to families through evacuation and psychological assistance. 

For more information. 

 

Ukrainian Crisis Media Center

Non-governmental group based in Kyiv. Providing information and news with an aim to promote Ukraine abroad.  

For more information.

 

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America 

Supporting pro-democracy humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Collecting letters of support for frontline soldiers. 

For more information. 

 

Caritas Ukraine 

Charity founded in 1992, providing clothing, fuel, and necessary items to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. 

For more information.

 

International Medical Corps

Providing healthcare and supplies to children, families, and communities affected by conflict. Efforts will extend to neighboring countries as well. 

For more information. 

 

VOSTOK SOS

Delivering medical and humanitarian aid to local people, including helping conduct evacuations and providing psychosocial support. 

For more information.

 

The Kyiv Independent 

Independent English-language media outlet based in Ukraine. Accepting donations and supporting free press.

For more information.

 

World Central Kitchen

Providing fresh meals to communities in need, including Ukrainian families fleeing home and those who remain in the country. 

For more information.

 

Sunflower of Peace

US-based non-profit providing medical and humanitarian aid for those affected by violence in Ukraine. 

For more information. 

 

International Committee of the Red Cross

Distributing basic essentials, including clean water and first aid kits to people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. 

For more information. 

 

Save the Children

Humanitarian aid to children in Ukraine, Afghanistan and around the world caught in the middle of armed conflict. 

For more information. 

 

Planting Peace

Providing funds to put minority Ukrainian families and refugees into emergency housing. Done through the link below or on Venmo @PlantingPeace333.

For more information.