Rise for Refugees – A fundraiser supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Please join us for an evening celebrating the beauty of Ukrainian and Polish cultures as we help raise funds for Ukrainian refugees. Over 1 million Ukrainians have fled their homes and country over the past few days with Poland welcoming nearly half of these individuals. Our hearts go out to those affected, including the local Polish and Ukrainian communities here in Portland with family and friends overseas.

Proceeds from the evening will support the Union of Ukrainians organization and the families and refugees currently sheltering in the Polish border city of Suwałki.

Featuring: music from local Polish band Zabavva, traditional ‘Pączki’ filled donuts and Polish cakes, hand-painted Ukrainian Easter eggs, Polish-style beer and Zapiekanka menu from Threshold and a raffle including Polish pottery, wine and specialty beer.

Union for Ukrainians:
An organization led by Polish humanitarian Anna Samoilenko who has been working closely with the people of Poland to help Ukrainian families escape the war. Union for Ukrainians is currently providing relief to refugees arriving to the Polish border city of Suwałki as well as the Ukrainian people that are still waiting in long lines at the border to escape the war. Many are on foot and their needs are changing minute by minute: food, baby formula, diapers, medicine, basic hygiene items, legal services, transportation and anything that helps with proper care and accommodation.