Honestly, I don't even know where to start with this post. Please read until the bottom if you are interested in sending donations other than money.
The other day I felt myself getting annoyed with every little thing like having a messy house, crumbs in my bed, you know living with a toddler type of things. But I stopped and asked myself, "what in the heck Lauren", how can I get upset over the little things when there are thousands of people fleeing Ukraine because a huge war broke out. Many aren't lucky to be able to flee. Families are being split up, some to never be seen again. Some families didn't make it time. Some can't make the trip. How can I get upset when I have a safe warm home, a roof over my head, food.. All my problems seemed to not matter. They don't matter in the major scheme of things. Woman and children are saying goodbye to their husbands, boyfriends, fathers, sons.. I haven't been able to get the thought of what's happening over there out of my head.. I mean honestly, who can.
I see people posting TikTok's, posting pictures, going about life like they normally do but I can't even seem to share a post on Facebook. It just doesn't feel right to act like nothing is happening. On my personal Facebook feed I barley see anyone talking about this. I am sure my friends on there are sick of everything I am sharing but it makes me speechless to see such a big thing not taken seriously.
I hate feeling helpless. All I could think about was ways I could help. A few days ago I emailed 50 or more organizations to see if there was anything to do besides donate money like send children's clothes, hats, gloves ect. I can donate money but it doesn't feel like enough. I was sure I would not get a response from anyone because it's so hectic right now but I wasn't giving up. A few were automated responses but I heard back from an organization that I really wanted to reach, United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. They gave me their address to send my package too and thanked me for my much needed donation. They will get it over to Ukraine quickly.
If you want to donate any extra clothes, honestly anything you can, please do. I asked them specifically if I could send clothes and they said yes! I was able to put together a big box of warm baby and toddler clothes that didn't fit my daughter anymore, hats, gloves, woman's sweatshirts, pants, a few blankets ect.
If decide you would like to send some donations from the U.S. please send them to the address listed below. I also included the email that I was able to reach them at and their website link.
UUARC, INC
1206 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111.
We all have to come together whether you are directly involved or not. I know if this was my family in this situation, I would hope people would do the same for us.
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