UKRAINE RELIEF PROJECT - AQUIDNECK
Raising funds and visibility for Ukrainian humanitarian relief and for rebuilding when fighting ceases.
Upcoming Events
Pysanky Workshop
Back by popular demand: Christine Charest will lead a series of 3 workshops to teach the beautiful Ukrainian art of dying eggs. This year she will be leading a series of classes so we can become more proficient at this art. Even at the first class last year, each person created a beautiful egg to take home. This year, we will each be able to make 3 eggs, each more elaborate than the previous one.
No experience or artistic skill is needed. Patterns and all materials are provided. Last year's participants appreciated how relaxing and enjoyable it was to create the eggs.
The entire series must be purchased because each class will build on knowledge and skills from the previous one. If you are unable to attend one class in the series, please let us know so we can help you catch up!
Saturdays 9:30am - noon
February 1, 8 and 15
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway, Newport
If you prefer to pay in person, please email Linda Gaitonde at lindabrazilgaitonde@gmail.com or call 401-842-9827. There are a limited number of seats available.
Newport Polo All Charities Day
Newport Polo recently announced that their All Charities Day will take place on July 14 this year. It is always a fun day! We will again set up our tents with food, Ukraine-specific products and information. Tickets will go on sale likely in June (they have to be approved by Newport Polo before they can be sold.) All money collected from our ticket sales goes directly to Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck! Watch for the "Purchase Tickets" button to be added to our website in June.
Future Events
We host a variety of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, community outreach events, and educational seminars. Check out our calendar to see what's coming up.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck. Attend one of our events, become a member, or join a committee. We'd love to have you on board!
Our Mission
Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck is dedicated to sustaining public interest in the needs of Ukraine and providing financial support through vetted non-profit organizations providing direct support to Ukrainians suffering the effects of war.
Our Recent Impact
Create an art studio for children in Lviv
Along with the Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project, we provided funds to renovate a building in Lviv to function as an art studio for children, including use for art therapy.
Coats and winter clothes to children in Odessa
In December 2024, we donated $1,100 for coats, boots and winter clothes for children whose homes had been bombed. The Common Man for Ukraine, a New Hampshire non-profit organization working with a Rotary group in Poland to make deliveries to Ukraine. They purchased clothes to deliver to Odessa. This video expresses their thanks.
Medical care for infants after hospital bombing
In the summer of 2024, we sent $5,000 to help the Center for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Kyiv which was damaged in a July bombing. The money was used to provide care for infants who had been in the hospital.
SunLight Ukraine
SunLight Ukraine ships simple, solar-powered lanterns to families in Ukraine. As relentless bombing of energy infrastructure has left millions of families without heat or light in their homes, these inflatable lanterns will provide some relief. They can stay on all night with a solar recharge and have a plug for charging a cellphone. This lantern will bring families the life-changing gifts of light and human connection. Children can read and do homework, families can see each other around a dinner table, parents can read to their children at bedtime, and even provide them a night light as they sleep.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck as a volunteer and become a part of our dedicated team. We offer various opportunities, from organizing donation drives to assisting with logistics and outreach efforts. We are currently in need of someone to manage our website and publicity. Volunteering with us not only helps those in need but also provides a chance to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference.
Contact Us
If you have questions or need more information about Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck, please feel free to reach out through our email form below. Our team is here to assist you, whether you want to learn about our programs, need assistance, or are interested in partnering with us. Your inquiries and support are always welcome as we work together for a common goal.
Who We Are
About Us
Organizations We Support
URP-A Leadership
Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck is a chapter of the Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project. Our joint mission is to sustain public interest in the needs of Ukraine and provide financial support through vetted non-profit organizations providing direct support to Ukrainians suffering the effects of war. We currently are focused on the children
Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck is a chapter of the Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project. Our joint mission is to sustain public interest in the needs of Ukraine and provide financial support through vetted non-profit organizations providing direct support to Ukrainians suffering the effects of war. We currently are focused on the children who have not known a normal childhood for 3 years.
Ukraine Relief Project – Aquidneck is a chapter of the Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project, a 501(c )3 organization founded in 2022 to help the citizens of Ukraine who are enduring the war.
URP-A Leadership
Organizations We Support
URP-A Leadership
Janet Skinner, co-founder
Linda Gaitonde, co-founder
Annie Ficke, treasurer
Laura Murphy
Sheila McEntee
Marlene Horan
Gay Lawton
Margie Betz
Elaine Southwick
JURP Board of Directors
John Andrews, President
Jan Krause Greene, Treasurer
Eleanor Howard, Secretary
Karen Buetens
Wayne Cresser
Linda Gaitonde*
Betsy Parsons
Janet Skinner*
Rev. Kurt Satherl
Janet Skinner, co-founder
Linda Gaitonde, co-founder
Annie Ficke, treasurer
Laura Murphy
Sheila McEntee
Marlene Horan
Gay Lawton
Margie Betz
Elaine Southwick
JURP Board of Directors
John Andrews, President
Jan Krause Greene, Treasurer
Eleanor Howard, Secretary
Karen Buetens
Wayne Cresser
Linda Gaitonde*
Betsy Parsons
Janet Skinner*
Rev. Kurt Satherlie (Emeritus)
*founding members of Ukraine Relief Project Aquidneck
Organizations We Support
Organizations We Support
Organizations We Support
We support Common Man for Ukraine and Ukraine Children's Action Project and SunLight Ukraine.
This is the work we will continue doing with your donation.
Photos of Artists for Ukraine Auction - by Jim Wright
The Work of Ukraine Relief Project - Aquidneck in Photos
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