Greenwich is a community that loves its non-profits, by nature, we’re a giving town. This extends not only from our local 501(c)3’s but to our places of worship, schools, and now to Ukraine. Here is what several different institutions in town are doing to donate to help Ukraine, and how you can join them in their efforts.
Christ Church Greenwich
Christ Church Greenwich is organizing an Emergency ‘Packathon’ to provide 36,000+ packages of nutritional meals for Ukrainian refugees on the border of Poland. A Packathon is a group food-packing event. During a two-and-a-half-hour shift, teams of volunteers assemble four complete nutritious ingredients into individual packages. The Packathon will take place Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m.
Christ Church is asking the community to donate whatever they can to help underwrite these expenses. Donations to underwrite supplies and food can be done online: christchurchgreenwich.org or you can send a check made out to Christ Church Greenwich, indicated as “Ukraine” Christ Church Greenwich 254 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830.
Chabad of Greenwich
On Sunday, March 27, Chabad of Greenwich will be having its bi-monthly Jewish Relief Agency volunteering event, where families come together to pack and deliver food boxes to those in need throughout our community. The event will take place at Chabad, 75 Mason St, at 11:45am. In addition to the regular items being distributed, children will have the opportunity to prepare packages of treats that will be sent to Ukrainian families that have arrived in the United States.
You can also contribute to the relief efforts in Ukraine by donating directly to the Jewish community in Kherson: Chabadgreenwich.org/kherson-donate
The First Congregational Church
Please join in supporting The First Congregational Church’s 2022 Lenten Project – Appeal for Ukraine. They are asking for donations to relieve the emergency needs of those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighboring countries. Donations will be divided among three highly respected agencies: Americares, International Rescue Committee, and United Church of Christ – Ukraine Emergency Appeal
To give to the First Congregational’s Appeal for Ukraine, go to fccog.org/ and select Appeal for Ukraine from the drop-down menu. You may also send a check to First Church with “Appeal for Ukraine” in the memo line, or text FCCOG UKRAINE to 73256. For questions, please contact laurenghaffari@gmail.com
First United Methodist Church
First United holds Pray for Peace – United Methodist Committee on Relief for Ukraine, on Sunday, March 27 at 9am. Learn more about the ways United Methodist prayers, aid and witness are being directed to Ukraine: bit.ly/3CpWl6u.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s offers Prayers for Peace every Thursday at 12pm, in the Church. As we witness the war raging in Ukraine, St. Paul’s invites you to come as you are, and take a little time each week to be still and to pray together for peace, for justice, for healing, and for God’s love to change the hearts of all human beings from being hearts of stone into hearts of love. All are invited, and all are welcome. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 200 Riverside Ave.
Round Hill Community Church
Round Hill Community Church has raised funds dedicated to Save the Children and UNICEF, both of which are offering food, shelter, and medical support for the people of Ukraine. Additionally, loose plate offerings on Sunday will be directed to those two agencies.
If you wish to contribute to these dedicated funds, please send a check to the Church indicating “Ukraine” in the notation line, or call the Office to make a dedicated contribution with your credit card. For more information, go to roundhillcommunitychurch.org
Greenwich International Film Festival
Greenwich International Film Festival is paying tribute to Ukraine with the virtual premiere of “BAD ROADS,” Ukraine’s 2022 Official Oscar Submission. GIFF is promoting the film and asking people to consider supporting the following charity: ukrainewar.carrd.co
This event includes online access to watch the film via GIFF’s Virtual Platform anytime from 12pm on March 31 through April 2 at 11pm. For more information, go to eventbrite.com/e/virtual-screening-of-bad-roads-tickets-300206675247
Greenwich Hospital
Yale New Haven Health has committed to donate $1 million in medical supplies to the people of Ukraine through the U.S. Cooperative for International Patient Programs. The organization provides all logistics and covers the cost of transportation to Europe.
YMCA of Greenwich
YMCA of Greenwich plans to host a fundraiser for Ukraine on Sunday, April 3 in their Olympic Pool. Details will be shared on their website greenwichymca.org
