Initiatives of Change USA Solidarity Fund

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After spending much time listening and reflecting on the needs of those in conflict zones, it became abundantly clear that in addition to prayers, words, and strategies for post-war conflict, more organizing is needed. We need to embrace a larger effort to display resourceful and meaningful solidarity.

Help us build this Solidarity Fund.

As an organization, we are contributing $5,000 towards this fund and we are looking to match, and ultimately exceed, this contribution.

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Watch the Launch of the Fund

WHAT IS THE INITIATIVES OF CHANGE USA SOLIDARITY FUND?

The Initiatives of Change USA Solidarity Fund will be an ongoing fundraising and resource mobilization engine that can provide emergency and transitional support to our alumni and their communities when crises emerge.

We begin the fund by supporting our alumni in Ukraine who are serving their country and the most vulnerable of their neighbors and have reached out to their friends in the United States for a greater level of solidarity and support. With over 1.500 alumni in 103 countries, we intend to be responsive when the call emerges. We will continue to raise funds to support our alumni in Ukraine as well as alumni in other global conflict zones.

“My call to you would be don’t be indifferent. Stay with Ukraine.”

— ukrainian alumni

In this series, five of our Ukrainian Alumni have come forward to share first-hand accounts of the terrifying war and what it has done to the civilian populace of Ukraine. We must make their voices be heard; we must amplify their effect by mobilizing our entire society.

“I want you to realize that this is a war not all against Ukraine, but this is a war against humanity. ”

— Ukrainian alumni

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

There are a wide range of needs including humanitarian and medicinal aid that have been compiled by our alumni on the humanitarian front lines in the war for Ukrainian freedom. From talking to our allies on the ground, it is clear that the top priorities include military helmets and vests for those giving humanitarian support, cleansing tablets to purify drinking water, canned foods, blankets, and medicine among many other needs.

Therefore, we are fundraising for these necessary supplies. We have direct connections to our alumni on the ground to ensure access to the funds raised, collection and distribution of necessary resources to those in need.

Here’s how you can get involved in a few ways:

Share the flyer and information about the Initiatives of Change USA Solidarity Fund with your family, community and network.
Watch the launch event that took place on Friday, April 1st at Hill City Church (2101 Maywill St, Richmond VA 23226) from 7-8pm EST here.
Make a donation to the IofC USA Solidarity Fund through our website.
If you live in the greater Richmond, VA metropolitan area, you can join our community partners (Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine/Lift Up Ukraine), and donate supplies at any of the drop-off locations listed on the flyer to the right.