Donation Drive for Druzhkivka, Ridgefield's Ukrainian Sister City

PLEASE NOTE: The Spring Donation Drive has been extended through Saturday, July 1st!

12-3pm, every Wednesday-Saturday, May 24-July 1, we are collecting items of critical need for Ridgefield’s Sister City, Druzhkivka, in the war-torn region of Donetsk, Ukraine. Despite persistent shelling and bombing, nearly half the population of Druzhkivka continues to reside in their city.

Our community can help these remaining 30,000, courageous residents of Druzhkivka.

We invite all individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in our community to respond to the call for help.

Donate goods and equipment. As you do your spring cleaning or if your business is retiring any equipment or vehicles, check the list https://ridgefieldresponds.org.

Bring them to the Collection Site at the Recycling Center 12-3pm, every Wednesday-Friday from May 24 thru July 1st. Items collected will be shipped to Ukraine with the help of one of our generous donors and delivered hand-to-hand in Druzhkivka by our partner on the ground.

Donate money. When you make a donation, the funds will be used by our partner UAI to purchase equipment and machinery, such as water filtration systems, locally and deliver them directly to Druzhkivka. (No money is sent to Druzhkivka. Only goods, machinery, and equipment purchased by UAI get delivered, hand-to-hand, on behalf of Ridgefield.)

Donate time and energy. Sign up to volunteer here for the Spring Donation Drive or future events. Help with the Ridgefield Responds website, social media, or PR needs.
Spread the word. Follow Ridgefield Responds on social media (Facebook, Instagram). Use your own social media networks to help get the word out or simply tell a friend, colleague, neighbor, your book or tennis club.

LEARN MORE: Read inRidgefield’s recent article:

An Interview with Ridgefield Responds – Making a Difference in Ukraine