• How can I help the Ukraine relief efforts? Are we going to take up a special collection for Ukraine?:
• The most recent collection on Ash Wednesday, promoted by the USCCB, was for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This region covers 28 countries, including Ukraine..
• The next special collection will be on March 27 for Catholic Relief Services. This collection provides funding for CRS works in Ukraine and also in more than 100 other countries.
• Donations that will be used specifically for relief works in Ukraine and neighboring countries will be accepted on CRS website.
• Suggested announcement for your parish bulletin, website, or social media:
• URGENT NEED IN UKRAINE: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in recent weeks has increased its presence in Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, and Poland. CRS is supporting Caritas Ukraine by providing shelter, food and livelihood support for those displaced and affected by the war. CRS is also helping Caritas partners in Moldova, Romania, and Poland to prepare for displaced people, mapping out a likely initial response and conducting assessment and planning sessions with its network near Ukraine’s borders.
• How to Donate: Donate online: support.crs.org/ukraine, Donate by phone: 1 877 HELP CRS, Donate by check: Ukraine Response, Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297
• How to Volunteer:
• Do you want to become a Caritas Poland/CRS Refugee Response Coordinator, working on the ground in Poland? Check this page.