CENTRAL ME: Check before giving to Ukraine relief efforts

News reports of Russia’s attack on Ukraine may encourage concerned individuals to reach out and help victims affected by the conflict.

Before giving, go to BBB’s Give.org for tips on how to best help Ukraine relief activities. Among other things, it notes that not all relief organizations will be able to provide timely assistance unless they already have a presence in Ukraine. For additional advice as well as a list of BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., meet all 20 BBB Charity Standards) raising funds to help, visit tips for donating to Ukraine relief. List is provided below. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, concerns grow about current and potential emergency needs of the Ukraine people. Generous donors want to help by supporting charities that are raising funds for assistance. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for donors to consider along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities that have announced Ukraine-related activities or plans on their websites.

We certainly encourage generosity to help the people in Ukraine.

The following nationally-soliciting charities are BBB Accredited (i.e., they meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability). Their respective websites indicate they are either currently raising funds for assistance efforts in Ukraine or preparing for needs that could arise if conflict results in population displacement.

• Catholic Relief Services | BBB Wise Giving Alliance Report | Ukraine Relief Activities;
• Direct Relief | BBB Wise Giving Alliance Report | Ukraine Relief Activities;
• GlobalGiving | BBB Wise Giving Alliance Report | Ukraine Relief Activities;
• International Rescue Committee | BBB Wise Giving Alliance Report | Ukraine Relief Activities;
• Save the Children BBB | Wise Giving Alliance Report | Ukraine Relief Activities.