[AT] Off topic: Ukraine

[Carl Szabelski]

Great to see that you can use PayPal to send money, you know it’s 100%
going where you want it to go. Too many scammers are using the crisis to
scam money from people by claiming they’re collecting donations that will
go to the Ukraine. It really takes a lot to check these people out to make
sure they’re legit. We’re making monthly donations to World Central Kitchen
to help feed the people escaping into Poland and Germany. It’s been around
since 2010, run by Jose Andres, a world renowned chef who travels where
needed and sets up kitchens.

Carl


On Sunday, March 13, 2022, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

> Can someone explain to me how to send money to his account?  I'm not very
> savvy with PayPal.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike M
>
> On 3/13/2022 1:01 AM, Spencer Yost wrote:
>
> 
> 
> I know we’ve all seen the news, and the horrible pictures that come along
> with it. Regardless of your politics I think all of us can agree on what’s
> happening in Ukraine is clearly a humanitarian crisis. Central European
> countries are overrun with refugees that need humanitarian assistance.
>
> I’m happy to report to one of our long-time members has stepped up to
> help. Mattias Kessén(Sweden) is involved in helping acclimate some
> Ukrainian refugees to his area in Sweden.  Here a quote from him in some
> emails we have been exchanging:
>
> “I will leave early tomorrow first to my son's high school for their mini
> vans and then to Nynäshamn a port  some 150 miles away for 70 refugees. The
> headmaster offered their vehicles this morning it's fantastic to see so
> many people working together”
>
> Final settlement and logistics are not finalized but it appears Mattiias
> will be - more likely than not - hosting a family.  After much cajoling and
> begging on my part I finally convinced him to let the list chip in a few
> bucks towards his own and his town’s and school’s sacrifice to take care of
> these folks and offset a few expenses.
>
> And I did this for one reason. It’s so hard for us in the US to know who
> to support with our financial resources in this war.  There’s so many aid
> organizations and go fund me pages and what not. Also, I know some folks
> have trouble with some of the foreign payment systems. But this is
> something we can do. I’m not sure that the financial need is all that great
> in this particular situation but every dollar is a vote of confidence and
> support. I think that’s probably the greatest gift:  That the folks taking
> care of business in Sweden know we understand their sacrifice(it’s
> important to note that Kyiv is closer to Mattias than his moose hunting
> grounds).
>
> If you want to help Mattias and his town, simply send a small gift to his
> PayPal address:
>
> davidbrown950 at gmail.com
>
> I’ve already sent a small donation via PayPal and I’ve confirmed that the
> money safely reached them quickly.   He’ll make sure that the funds are
> used responsibly for offsetting expenses for the folks and institutions
> hosting and helping these families.
>
> Spencer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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