More organizations helping Wisconsin Ukrainians’ relief efforts

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Wisconsin Ukrainians Inc. has teamed up with a gaggle known as the “Energy of People” to lengthen its aid efforts in Ukraine.

The Energy of People is a social platform primarily based out of the Milwaukee space, which helps and raises funds for a lot of nonprofits.

Now, it’s added one other nonprofit, the Wisconsin Ukrainians.

“They only mentioned ‘Hey, now we have a member of the family within the native space that’s an entrepreneur, a CEO, they usually’re operating this group they usually wish to donate all of the proceeds to Wisconsin Ukrainians Inc,’” mentioned Valentyn Potapenko, Wisconsin Ukrainians Inc. Board of Administrators.

Now, 100% of the gross sales from their ‘Help Ukraine’ t-shirt fundraiser might be donated to Wisconsin Ukrainians, to assist advance its mission.

“We all know the wants are nonetheless there, they’re ongoing. Even when the struggle stopped in the present day, simply the destruction, the devastation, the loss, the human value right here is simply unimaginable so so long as we’re in a position to proceed to fundraise. We’re right here for the lengthy haul,” mentioned Jonathan Pylypiv, Wisconsin Ukrainians Inc. President.

There are 4 ‘Help Ukraine’ t-shirts out there in Ukrainian and English variations.

Already, they’ve been noticed on Milwaukee Bucks ahead, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and different NBA gamers within the playoffs.

“They’ve an ideal platform the place they’ll showcase the totally different ways in which they may also help. So it simply feels cool as a sports activities fan,” mentioned Pylypiv.

The Energy of People was launched by a minority proprietor of the Milwaukee Bucks, which has given this fundraiser a good larger platfrom.

“Identical to the Bucks are the Wisconsin workforce, Wisconsin Ukrainians we’re the grassroots native Wisconsin primarily based group, the direct connection, so we’re grateful for his or her assist and in a position to assist our mission,” mentioned Pylypiv.

You’ll find the hyperlink for the t-shirt fundraiser right here.

“It’s actually wonderful seeing these teams come out of each side of our lives that we don’t suppose they might, and simply attempt to help in each means they’ll,” mentioned Potapenko.

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