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APRIL 18, 2023 UPDATE: New local partnership
We are excited to announce a partnership with Ukraine Aid Fund, a 501(c)3 organization founded right here in Colorado when the war began. All of the Ukraine Aid Fund volunteers are Ukrainian, and all of them have friends and family in the war zone. It changes things when you meet people that spend every second of their day worrying about the safety of their loved ones.
From now until May 15, 100% of the money we raise through our Pallets for Ukraine fundraiser will go directly to Ukraine Aid Fund. That includes funds from both yard flags and apparel sales. We hope you will join us in our support of these fantastic people.
Go to UkraineAidFund.org to learn more about their mission. And if you’d prefer to make a tax-deductible donation directly to them, please do! (Just let them know we sent you!)
Our Project
Pallets for Ukraine is a family project started by a Grandpa, Son, and Granddaughter in Denver, Colorado. We collect pallets, disassemble them, and turn them into Ukrainian flag yard signs. The signs are then sold with 100% of the money raised being donated to several different charities working in Ukraine. All the materials we use are donated, so every dime raised goes to help the Ukrainian people. The only cost is our time, which we are proud to give!
Why pallets?
We chose to begin this project with pallets because they are everywhere, and can often be found for free or are donated to us. Wooden signs are more durable than plastic ones, and we want to make sure the signs can withstand the Colorado weather for as long as this horrific and needless war goes on.
Who we support
International Rescue Committee
IRC is a well-established NGO that works in conflict zones all over the world. They have a good reputation, and are experts at helping refugees both at the borders as well as those that need assistance resettling and rebuilding their lives. Learn more about their mission here: https://www.rescue.org/
Project Dynamo
Project Dynamo was set up during the exodus from Afghanistan to help evacuate American allies and those that supported Americans during the war there. Its purpose was to evacuate those that couldn’t get help through the government channels. The combat veterans that lead the organization have now pivoted to Ukraine and are running operations to help get refugees out of the country, especially those that are high-risk. Learn more here: https://www.projectdynamo.org/
Read about Project Dyanmo in the news:
- https://www.today.com/parents/babies/us-veteran-rescues-ukrainians-war-russia-rcna19968
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/project-dynamo-rescue-evacuations-ukraine-b2039086.html
Airbnb
You may have heard that people are booking rooms in Ukraine via Airbnb as a way to funnel money directly to those that need it. (People are booking rooms and experiences without the intention of actually going there.) We’ve been in communication with Ukrainians currently in the conflict zone and confirmed with them how much this helps. We are using this method to get money to Ukrainian that are passing it directly to the defense forces and humanitarian efforts inside the country.
how you can helP
The best way to help is to purchase a sign! We ask for a $25 donation for each sign. Please use the form below.
Don’t have the ability to donate financially? No problem! Here are other ways you can help:
- Donate pallets
- Pickup pallets and deliver them to us if you have a truck (this is logistically our most difficult problem as we don’t have any trucks available to us)
- Donate paint
- Share the website with others!
IN The news
ABC - Channel 7
Fox31 - CW Channel 2
Fox31 - CW Channel 2
We were excited to have Kristian Lopez from Channel 7 stop by to talk to John, Johnathan, and some contributors. Click the image above or HERE.
Fox31 - CW Channel 2
Fox31 - CW Channel 2
Fox31 - CW Channel 2
Carly Moore came by to learn about what we're doing. She took a sign home with her as well! To watch the story, click the image above or HERE.
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