Check out the USA for UNHCR exclusive interview with our very own, Executive Director, Lisa Truong!
Just in - Challenge Match Announced!
An amazing (anonymous) supporter will match the next $25,000 given, dollar for dollar.
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The match runs from now through Mother’s Day (May 8th). Donate in honor of a mom (or mother figure!) you love, and give the gift of hope to Ukrainian refugees in crisis.
As you certainly know, the war in Ukraine has upended the lives of millions of people. The UN is reporting that, as of April 19th, more than five million people have left Ukraine; 90% of refugees are women and children. Since the war began, several members of our community have inquired whether HAMO could donate diapers for Ukrainian refugees. Long story short, we did not think we could assist as international aid isn’t in our wheelhouse. We also have our hands full, stateside. *
Then, in March, an acquaintance working at USA for UNHCR (US branch of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) reached out with an ask: Could we donate 100,000 diapers for Ukraine? They offered to take care of logistics and customs. THIS was a game changer, and we said YES. A long-time friend of the cause immediately agreed to underwrite the donation. And, BOOM! We arranged the diaper donation.
Mother’s Day is May 8th. This year we are dedicating proceeds from our Mother’s Day fundraiser to assist Ukrainian mothers and children. Please consider donating to this effort. All monetary donations made through May 31st will be used to procure diapers, period supplies and other essentials and will be donated through USA for UNHCR.
Join the effort:
Donate: Make a donation in honor of a mother (or mother figure!) you love, and we’ll send her a swell e-card on your behalf.
Host a Fundraiser: A truckload of diapers costs a lot of money. Rally your community by hosting your own fundraiser within our larger one. Use the linked toolkit to get started!
Spread the word: Help spread the word! Share our fundraiser, toolkit, emails, and social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter).
Three reasons for this “special operation” fundraiser:
Our grassroots community wants a way to help Ukraine.
Diapers+ will be donated directly through USA for UNHCR.
Our U.S. based suppliers also do business in Europe. We hope to source diapers etc. within the E.U. to simplify logistics/keep shipping costs low.
Help a Mother Out has a long-standing history assisting those fleeing violence and oppression, as well as those who simply wish to live with dignity. On a personal level, I’m a proud immigrant; I was born in wartime Saigon and brought to the U.S. as a toddler. This effort runs deep for me, as I know it does for many of you. I hope you will join me in sending a little bit of love and kindness to Ukrainian mothers and children.
In community,
Lisa Truong
Founder and Executive Director
P.S. Please help us get urgently needed diapers and other family essentials to Ukraine by donating or joining our fundraiser today! Your gift will bring hope and change lives!
* Since 2009, our primary focus has been helping our neighbors, stateside. Through our diverse partner network, we get urgently needed diapers to families, including refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, immigrants, and those impacted by natural disasters. This includes recent Afghan refugees, U.S./Mexico border relief, CA wildfires, and mutual aid to diaper banks in CA and beyond. We also recently expanded our SF Diaper Bank to Medi-Cal families. Our programs are open to anyone in need, regardless of immigration status, country of origin or religion.