How to help Ukrainians while in New York
'05.04.2022'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
The war continues in Ukraine, tragic news reaches us every day. And it may seem that there is little that can be done from here. In addition to donations, New Yorkers can join forces with those who have come up with their own ways to help people thousands of miles away, shared on Secret NYC.
Support fundraising in Ukrainian restaurants
Many NYC Ukrainian establishments have added donations or fundraising assistance to their daily services to help support the people of Ukraine. For example:
- In the famous Veselka in the East Village, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of borscht in cafes or takeaways will go to help Ukraine. In addition, Veselka serves as a transit point for the collection of humanitarian aid, which will be sent to Ukraine. Items requested include: first aid kits, energy bars, new socks and underwear, sleeping bags, and more.
- Ukrainian store WoW Bouquet in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, donates 10% of sales to help families overseas. The flower shop owners were born and raised in Ukraine and most of their customers are Ukrainians.
- On your Facebook page the restaurant Golden Leo published a list of Amazon with the necessary medicines. People can order medicines that the restaurant will send to needy people in Ukraine.
- The Rondel restaurant also uses the Amazon listing to help support Ukraine. The list can be found here.
Visit the New East Village Art Object “Ukraine: A Story of Solidarity” (and donate to UNWLA)
This beautiful East Village street art displays Ukraine's rich history and strength. The art object was created by the residents of the area last weekend. Located in a new branch on the corner of 9th Street and Second Avenue, Citizens Bank will provide $25 in donations to UNWLA (Ukrainian National Women's League of America), a women's organization that raises funds to help Ukrainian refugees.
QR Code located next to the art object allows passers-by to hear how the author Misha Tyutyunik talks about his work. You can also easily donate to the UNWLA.
Visit the charity cocktail “Evening for Ukraine”.
NYC Moms for a Cause and Ukrainian Institute of America host charity event, which will demonstrate Ukrainian culture and talk about the benefits of Razom in providing humanitarian assistance in Ukraine in April this year. It will take place on April 12 from 18:30-21:00 pm. The program includes: performance by Ukrainian Village Voices, show of Easter eggs, live performance by Sofika, Ukrainian folk dances, auction, canapes and drinks. 100% of the proceeds will go to support Razom's work to help refugee families, medicines and local assistance.
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Order a Ukrainian t-shirt at a local store, the proceeds will go to charity
East Village biker sportswear designer Ostroy created a T-shirt in the colors of the Ukrainian flag with the Veselka logo. He is partnering with the restaurant to support the Razom humanitarian organization for Ukraine. You can pre-order the t-shirt hereAll proceeds will be donated to the organization.
Pre-order a new Ukrainian cookbook, Rizzoli publishing house donates sales proceeds
The New York publishing house and bookstore Rizzoli will publish a book by Ukrainian chef and blogger Anna Voloshina this September. If you pre-order “BUDMO!: Ukrainian Cuisine Recipes” before June 1, they will donate 10% of all proceeds to World Central Kitchen. An organization "which is on the front line, feeding countless refugees, and is Anna's preferred charitable organization." You can pre-order the cookbook here.
Visit Russian restaurants that support Ukraine
Unfortunately, many Russian restaurants in New York have experienced a sharp decline in business since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Although many owners support Ukraine or are Ukrainians themselves (along with their staff). They made their views clear through various campaigns such as the “Russian Samovar in the City Center” and held several fundraising events for Ukraine. Updated their website and signage to show solidarity with Ukraine.