IN THE NEWS
CBS News Philadelphia Highlights UUARC’s Humanitarian Relief Efforts.
CBS Philadelphia featured the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee’s response to the war in Ukraine, documenting the organization’s rapid expansion of humanitarian shipments. By May 2022, UUARC had dispatched 22 containers of essential supplies in just three months, demonstrating its ability to mobilize volunteers, resources, and community support during a humanitarian crisis.
“This is going to be ongoing. We’re not stopping because even if the war stopped today, there’s so much damage and so much tragedy. So, we're going to continue.
Motrja Watters
Executive Director, UUARC
CBS Philadelphia · May 28, 2022
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80+ Years of Service. A Legacy of Trust.
For more than 80 years, UUARC has been helping Ukrainians through some of the most difficult chapters in their history. Our humanitarian efforts have been featured by major news outlets, including CBS Philadelphia. Watch UUARC Executive Director Motrja Watters speak with CBS News about our relief efforts, the people behind them, and the impact of community support.
NBC News Highlights UUARC’s Community Response to the War in Ukraine
In this news segment, NBC highlights the generosity of Americans coming together to support Ukraine through the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC). From small donations of just $10 to volunteers helping sort, pack, and prepare humanitarian supplies, the report illustrates how everyday acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.
The message is simple:
IN THE
NEWS
CBS News: UUARC Ready To Ship Hundreds Of Boxes Of Aid To Warzone
As the war in Ukraine intensified, CBS3 Eyewitness News reporter Alicia Roberts visited UUARC’s Philadelphia headquarters, where hundreds of boxes of emergency supplies were being prepared for shipment overseas.
Executive Director Motrja Watters spoke about the increasingly desperate conditions facing Ukrainian families and hospitals.
“What we’re seeing more of right now is American people with no ties to Ukraine who are seeing the horror going on over there … People are just helping. All denominations, people from all walks of life are just helping.”
Motrja Watters
Executive Director, UUARC
NBC New Philadelphia
Every little bit counts.
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