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Hope in Hard Times's avatar

Over 1.4 billion has been pledged so far!

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Jess Craven's avatar

But since when?

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Hope in Hard Times's avatar

Good question. I guess since the website has been active

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Linda Rey's avatar

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cheryl Johnson's avatar

I think this has been around for a while - maybe since the beginning of the war?

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Kathleen W.'s avatar

I’ve given this way several times. The web site is a little tricky. Timothy Snyder recommends this site and several others. Slava Ukraini!

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Molly Buckles's avatar

Incredible

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Susie McCollum's avatar

Does anyone know where the balance started yesterday?

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Jess Craven's avatar

Yeah that may be an all-time number

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Heather Baker-Sullivan's avatar

My payment was "declined".

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Hope in Hard Times's avatar

Keep trying. My newsletter shares a few other legit charities (from Tim Snyder of "Of Tyranny") that you can donate to

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Bev Kummerling's avatar

I believe it is your bank declining the donation. I tried my visa card an got declined, then I used my mastercard and my company asked to verify it via a code they texted me. I believe because the funds are being paid internationally is the reason we are getting declines

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Jeanne Raines's avatar

I donated to this fundraiser within United 24: "SAVE THE HEROES. FUNDRAISER FOR ARMORED EVACUATION VEHICLES: A life-defining fundraiser for 5 armored MEDEVACS that are needed on the frontline right now."

They offered me an opportunity to make a comment with my donation. It went something like this ~

"I offer my tears. There are not many fundraisers which make me sob; this one did.

I offer my prayers. Every day since this nightmare began.

I offer my apologies for the disgusting men who disrespected President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people in Washington, DC.

And I offer this inadequate donation amount."

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Bev Ferguson's avatar

That’s really beautiful. And a much needed program.

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Karen Heisler's avatar

After donating, if you want to plan a day outside, find the closest National Park that has a planned peaceful protest of protection on this list - most events starting at noon: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRrlwhavzgT651MvAMTvTQi0gRjuRww0B0RJ6TjBKdKyXpdT6fKh5Yky0I1fpn1CV8imfEpuW6uUpt_/pubhtml

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Jess Craven's avatar

This is fantastic.

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Kat's avatar

Great idea,thanks! Anyone have Zelenskyy address so we can mail him a card?

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Lynell(VA by way of MD&DC)'s avatar

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Embassy of Ukraine

3350 M Street, NW

Washington, DC 20007

Email:

emb_us@mfa.gov.ua

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Laurel's avatar

I just sent a note to him. Thank you!

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Rebecca Klein's avatar

Thank you so much for this. i have just written a note to him expressing my embarrassment for the actions of our current administration.

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Kat's avatar

Thank you!!!

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LILY HURLIMANN's avatar

I sent a note too

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Bev Ferguson's avatar

Sent a postcard. Thanks.

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Hope in Hard Times's avatar

Check out my Substack! https://open.substack.com/pub/lydiahowrilka/p/slava-ukraini?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1tapnc

I have the address of the embassy.

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Ellen H's avatar

Thank you for changing your headline for today. Thank you for sharing the link to donate. I have previously donated to RAZOM, which supports the citizens of Ukraine. To be able to choose to donate direct to their defense is satisfying and rewarding.

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Curtis Baysinger's avatar

I have donated to them every month since website was founded. I just doubled my monthly amount and sent it and will continue until there is a peace treaty. Not a cease fire which tye Russians will use to rearm, but a treaty

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Iwillnotbequiet's avatar

When was the website founded? Someone was asking earlier.

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Becky Schueller's avatar

Just cancelled my WAPO subscription and donated to the Ukraine. Thanks for your suggestion!

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Judith Rice's avatar

Me, too! I will miss the fine reporters, but I needed to make a statement.

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Susan Gale's avatar

You can find some of them on Substack on The Contrarian now!

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Donna's avatar

I love this! These small things, like calls, protests, and deciding where to spend our money, not only make a difference, they are our power to make change. We MUST be involved at the grass roots level because Trump has stolen Congress, the courts, the military, and all oversight. It's up to us. Keep it up!

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Dannys's avatar

it was staged. We just saw a shake down. Its what trump learned from his father and Roy Cohn.

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Linda Rey's avatar

I'm disgusted beyond. What's beyond disgusted? That then. I'm that. Whatever that is. There are no words. HOW is this going to just be swept under the rug. I feel so helpless. Donating now and writing the embassy of Ukraine.

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Dannys's avatar

How does one write to the embassy in Ukraine? I want to do that.

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Juli killgore's avatar

I am that, then, and speechless, right along with you!

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Michele LuValle's avatar

And it backfired.

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Alexis Wilson's avatar

I hope you rest too Jessica, you deserve it. ;)

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Sara Cheney's avatar

Keep trying the United 24 site for donations. It's probably overwhelmed with support but you'll get through. I'm going to write him at the embassy address posted here. Thanks for that information.

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Deb's avatar

Thank you, Jessica. I was also guided my a substack reader about contacting the Ukrainian embassy in Washington. You can get an email to President Zelensky that way. I was so grateful.

I had forgotten about that. And Tim Snyder’s substack has donation organizations too.

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Sue Burkart's avatar

Tried to donate to this site just now, but wasn't able to make the donation. ?? a new glitch.

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Jodi G.'s avatar

Me, too. Nothing wrong with my credit card. I think the website may be flooded.

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Susan Gale's avatar

It looked like it only takes VISA

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Richard Brody's avatar

I did it. Fairly easy. Used Apple Pay.

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Daniel Kunsman's avatar

Yeah, mine wouldn't go thru either. I may have to contact my bank. Safety, you know?

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Susie McCollum's avatar

I just think the site is overwhelmed. Please keep trying.

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Jess Craven's avatar

Agreed. Remember there are 110,000 people on this list and they’re probably all trying to donate right now. Let alone everybody else who’s not on this list.

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Laurie MacNeill Clancy's avatar

Experienced the same issue. Will wait a little while and try again. Meanwhile, I’m formulating an email to the Ukrainian Embassy.

My ongoing contributions to Ukraine have been through WCK, Razom and Voices of Children, which is of particular concern.

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Ann McGuire's avatar

I just donated no problem using Apple Pay. Keep trying! πŸ’›πŸ’™

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Marguerite's avatar

Same happened to me.

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Heidi L's avatar

I had the same, when trying to donate by cc to defense. I was able to donate to medical aid through cc.

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Annie Fields's avatar

Same here. Not able to donate to defense, but donation for medical aid went through with no problem.

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JJC in VT's avatar

I have made a post of "Notice of Termination of Employment" postcards to send to Donald Trump on #TheIdesofTrump. These were edited from my trove I received in 2017. Please visit my notes posts at https://substack.com/@jjocarbonevt/note/c-97123211 to download the cards

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Daisy's avatar

Done! I had already made a few donations but donated again after seeing this newsletter encouragement.

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Kate O'Shea's avatar

I donated to the Ukrainian government site and sent a personal note to friends asking them to join me late last night. When I woke up this morning I already had one thank you note for doing that. I hope giving to Ukraine will go virtual!

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