supporting ukraine

The refugee crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will get worse before it gets better – that is the message from Massachusetts lawmakers who just returned from the Ukrainian border. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, D-3rd District, and Congressman Stephen Lynch, D-8th District, just returned from a seven-day trip and have a message. “We observed some of the worst...

Vermont State Police tallied an impressive haul of donations in the agency’s effort to support military forces in Ukraine who are fighting violent invaders from Russia. As NECN reported earlier this month, VSP was holding a collection drive that asked for donations of protective body armor. That effort concluded Wednesday, with Capt. Mike Manley of Vermont State Police saying barracks...

The gear will be shipped to fighters defending their homeland from Russia

A donation partnership between a central Vermont business and a hospital means urgently-needed medical supplies are on their way to war-torn Ukraine. Gifford Medical Center in Randolph donated surgical gloves, hospital gowns, IV bags, bandages, and more — a small contribution to the massive needs of humanitarian aid agencies in Ukraine. “Even though we’re sending a gift to people that…

Seeing devastating images on the news, Michelle DiCastro was moved to do something for the people of Ukraine.

A new effort is underway across Vermont to help the people of Ukraine, by supporting the physical safety of military units fighting back against Russia’s violent invasion. Vermont State Police barracks are now collecting gently-used body armor vests — ones that have level three protection ratings or higher — to send in support of military units in Ukraine. “Ukraine’s a…

Vermont State Police barracks across the state are collecting protective vests to support Ukrainian military units

As people all over the world search for ways to help Ukrainians gripped by war, another creative way is picking up steam: young artists selling their work on Etsy.

The Vermont House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to spend state money on supporting Ukrainians who are suffering during Russia’s violent and damaging military invasion of their country. “The plight of Ukrainians pulls at the heart of every one of us,” said Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Chittenden, discussing a House bill which directs a dollar for each and every Vermonter...

The crisis in Ukraine has left many feeling helpless, but some Massachusetts residents have found a way to provide support by booking accommodations they never plan to use.

One dollar for each and every Vermonter will be carved out of the state budget to spend on humanitarian aid for Ukraine.