Ridgefield Responds

03/15/2026

We are almost ready to ship our 7th 40ft container of much needed help to Ukraine.
Thanks to our supporters from Fairfield County and entire Tri State area, we now have enough goods to fill some needs in Ukraine.
We are still looking for a last minute donations of:
1. Generators (may be non-operational)
2. Chainsaws and demo saws (may be non-operational)
3. Battery powered tools
4. Hand tools
5. Monetary donations can be made by following the link below

To donate, click on the link:
https://ridgefieldresponds.org/ridgefield4ukraine/

For the next shipment we are collecting
wheelchairs, soft casts, walkers, crutches, wound care supplies and more! Our sister city and others near the frontlines desparately need these medical supplies.

Thank you! 💙💛❣️

Please use the online form below to securely contribute to Ridgefield Responds by credit card or e-check. To contribute by mailing a check, please click here.

06/05/2025

Stanford Ignite Ukraine Auction Opens Today: Place Your Bids!

Starting today, June 5, at 6 pm Pacific Time (9 pm Eastern Time)—bidding is officially open for our online auction. This is your chance to own one-of-a-kind items that celebrate Ukrainian heritage and talent, while supporting UCU students.

To join the auction, text UCU to 71760 for instant access.

Hurry! Bidding closes on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET. Thank you for supporting education and opportunity in Ukraine!

12/05/2024

We are so grateful to our on-the -ground partner Ukraine Aid International who risk safety to warehouse and deliver these supplies to our sister city!and we are so proud of the compassionate Ridgefielders and residents ofnneighboring town s in Fairfileld and Westchester County who generously donated the supplies as well as funds to cover shipping costs. Thank you for your supporter! The residents of Druzhkivka are so very grateful!
P.S. This was our 3rd container! We are preparing to ship our 4th container of humanitarian aid for our sister city and frintline defenders very soon!
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10/07/2024

Our warehouse is full! We are ready to pack and ship to Ukraine BUT we're still a little short on funds to ship these much-needed supplies to Ukraine.
PLEASE HELP US RAISE THE REMAINING $2500 TO COVER THE COST OF SHIPPING TO UKRAINE.

To donate, click on the link:
https://ridgefieldresponds.org/ridgefield4ukraine/

We have hospital beds, wheelchairs, much needed hoyer lifts, soft casts, walkers, crutches, wound care supplies and more! Ukrainians in our sister city and others near the frontlines desparately need these medical supplies. Our trusted partners on the ground in Ukraine are ready to get these supplies to the areas of greatest need.

Your financial support is needed to help us ship these supplies as soon as possible. Thank you! 💙💛❣️

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09/01/2024

Today, on this special day for Druzhkivka, we extend heartfelt congratulations from our organization and supporters in Ridgefield and neighboring communities, along side our partner in our sister city program, Ukraine Aid International 💙💛❣️
We are deeply aware of the immense challenges you face due to the ongoing conflict and the pain of evacuations, injuries and loss. In these trying times, we stand with you, united in solidarity and support.
We admire your resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit.
May you find the strength to endure these hardships, and may peace return to your beloved city soon! Together, we hope for a brighter, peaceful future.

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08/24/2024

Happy Independence Day Ukraine! Fighting for freedom and democracy for Ukraine - for all of us! Slava Ukraini!

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06/19/2024

ANOTHER CONTAINER OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES IS ON THE WAY TO UKRAINE! THE GENEROSITY OF RIDGEFIELDERS AND OUR NEIGHBORS RUNS DEEP.
We didn't even have an official donation drive underway - people just kept bringing walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, medical beds, wound care supplies and more. Ridgefield really does Respond.
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Once the container arrives in Ukraine, our wonderful partners Ukraine Aid International (UAI) will deliver the supplies to the hospital in Druzhkivka, our Sister City, as well as the main Regional Hospital in Kramatorsk, about 13 miles to the north. A portion will also go to field hospitals near the frontlines, as arranged by Ukraine 06877.

Special thanks to Committee Member Ross Voytovych, and volunteers Theo, pani Nadiya, Chris, Dima and friends, for organizing and packing this shipment.


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04/07/2024

Interesting Author Talk coming up this week, Thursday April 11 at 7pm at the Ridgefield Library. American-born resident of Kyiv, Larissa Babij, shares her firsthand experiences in Ukraine since the full-scale war began, as told in her new book, A Kind of Refugee, the Story of an American Who Refused to Leave Ukraine, providing a historical and cultural context as well. Books on the Common will have copies available for purchase. Advance registration is stongly recommended.
https://ridgefieldlibrary.librarymarket.com/event/author-talk-larissa-babij-kind-refugee-96236


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American-born Larissa Babij was at home in Kyiv when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

03/31/2024

On this Easter Sunday, thank you Ridgefield Historical Society for highlighting a Ridgefielder of Ukraianian and a beautiful, long-standing Ukrainian fokart tradition.

We'd also like to thank all the generous Ridgefielders who have contributed money, time, clothes, shoes, generators, medical equipment and supplies, school supplies, tools, blankets, sleeping bags and so much more, for our Sister City, Druzhkivka, and for internally displaced people of Ukraine. Your gifts support the brave and resolute Ukrainians. You help to make a difference in their lives.


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02/24/2024

02/22/2024

JOIN US SUNDAY! RALLY AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN HARTFORD!
This weekend marks the sad and somber fact that it has been 2 years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This means that for 730 days Ukrainians have endured attacks from the air, sea and land. While the most intense fighting and devastation is concentrated in eastern Ukraine, every major city and many small ones have had an attack, including the capital city of Kyiv which has experienced multiple, targeted attacks - only to rebuild and get back to normal life as soon as possible each time. While the destruction and devastation in the east and other pockets across the country fill our hearts with dismay, the resolve and resilience of Ukrainians is inspirational and fills our hearts and souls with hope and respect.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25 AT 1PM AT THE CAPITOL IN HARTFORD!
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01/23/2024

We are so grateful to the Ridgefield Chorale! 💙💛❣️
Helping us help our sister city in Ukraine!


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Ridgefield Chorale Show Raises $9,000 for Ridgefield Responds: Hope for Ukraine! Director Daniela Sikora expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to support the people of Ukraine: "The Chorale is committed to offering music, not just to create joy but in service to our communities. We are deeply concerned about the people of Eastern Ukraine as winter settles in and families are without basic necessities. This donation is our way to let them know that they are in our hearts.”

Proceeds from The Ridgefield Chorale’s sold-out Holiday Concert in December were directed to RIDGEFIELD RESPONDS: HOPE FOR UKRAINE to support the purchase of a water filtration system in the sister city of Druzhkivka, located in the war-torn region of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

“As the war in Ukraine approaches the two-year point, the 30,000 remaining residents and nearly 15,000 internal refugees finding shelter in our Sister City continue to struggle through daily life. Much of the basic infrastructure, like the water system, has been crippled. Access to safe, clean drinking water is limited, rationed, and expensive. By providing this water filtration and purification system we help bring safe drinking water to 10,000 residents and refugees in Druzhkivka. Purchasing this system in Ukraine from a Ukrainian company means that we are also supporting Ukrainian workers and their economy,” explained Annetta Hewko, Steering Committee member. We are so grateful to the Ridgefield Chorale for their support - a shining example of the generosity and compassion in our community. For me personally, this is a beautiful intersection of two organizations in our community for which I have a lot of passion.”

Caption: First selectman Rudy Marconi, Ridgefield Chorale Director Daniela Sikora, Assistant Director Laurie Bradbury, Board President Jennifer Christensen with “Ridgefield Responds: Hope for Ukraine” team Steering Committee Chair and Chorale member Annetta Hewko, Volunteer and Committee Member Molly McGeehin and Volunteer and Advisor Rosty Slabicky