This is a special series focusing on nonprofits under fire in Ukraine. 

Fundraising Drive: 7 Day Instagram Fundraising Drive April 10th - 17th

David Higgins and Sandra Curry highlight the work that Richard Walden and his team are doing over at Operation USA to open up humanitarian corridors into Ukraine. Despite the obstacles of rising gas prices which create a squeeze on transportation logistics, Belerucian soldiers cutting off supply chains, and the continual bombardment of air strikes into the major cities of Ukraine, Operation USA stays small and agile allowing them to deliver over 12k medical kits to hospitals and recovery centers. 

Along that same line, Operation USA has partnered with an LA based doctor to train relief personnel in Ukraine, partnered with the organization Razom (Razom means ‘together’ in Ukrainian) in support of ongoing relief activities, partners at White Pony Express in support of ongoing relief activities, and so much more. 

See all they are currently doing here: https://www.opusa.org/developing-supporting-ukrainians/ 

By the time this episode airs, one more member will have joined the Curry family. Despite the chaos and horror of war, Sandra and Colton are thrilled to introduce their baby into the Joshua House environment. Sandra and Colton will continue to bring weekly updates on the war, so stay tuned!

Quick Glances

• 1:15 Update from Ukraine by Sandra and Colton.
• 5:45 Intro to Operation USA.
• 7:30 Russian fuel depo destroyed by Ukrainian helicopter.  
• 11:15 Interview with Richard Walden - Operations USA
• 16:15 War effort relief 
• 20:45 Relief issues & refugee stories
• 27:40 What are the major issues Operations USA is facing?
• 33:30 Joshua House update

NonProfit Shoutouts:

• Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ 
• Operation USA: https://www.opusa.org/ 
• Joshua House: https://joshuahousecares.org/ 

Learn more on our website: http://thenonprofitpodcast.org/