HUMANITARIAN AID TO WAR RAVAGED UKRAINE
Carl R. Harvey
On November 5th, SSILL welcomed Carl R. Harvey, President of the New Haven, CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund to talk about the Ukrainian/Russian conflict. The fund was founded shortly after Russia invaded the Ukraine in February of 2022.
Carl discussed the organizations fund raising activities and how the United States is providing financial and emotional support to the people of Ukraine.
It was a poignant talk, as Carl described the beauty of the country prior to the war. To date, the organization has provided $9.5 million dollars in aid to Ukraine.
Carl explained that currently, the country is in dire need for medical supplies and equipment.
Carl was able to show the audience through his personal involvement with a priest in the Ukraine, how the donations get directly to the people who need them.
Everyone left with the understanding and appreciation for how resilient the Ukrainian people are. If you missed the presentation and would like to help, you can find more information on their Facebook page.
