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Interview with Perrysburg Resident Alona Matchenko, JD about living in Perrysburg, Toledo Helps Ukraine, and Pallets for a Purpose
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Today’s episode is an interview with Perrysburg resident Alona Matchenko, JD. We talk about what brought her from Ukraine to Perrysburg, why she likes living here, where she went to law school, the non-profit organization she founded (Toledo Helps Ukraine), and how the Perrysburg community can help Ukranian refugees living here in America and the people of Ukraine through donated money and items.
Pallets for a Purpose is a supply collection organized by Toledo Helps Ukraine. To learn more, visit 4ua.org. The goal is to collect supplies needed in Ukraine through September 30, 2024.
Thrivent approved a grant for me to buy $250 worth of flashlight to help with Pallets for a Purpose. Hear more about this grand in the last few minutes of the episode.
New items needed (Find the list on https://www.4ua.org too):
- Hammers
- Screwdrivers
- Wrenches
- Power tools
- Building supplies
- Generators
- Flashlights with batteries
- Tarps
- Work gloves
- Socks for men, women, and children
- Work boots
- Blankets
- Canned goods
- Nonperishable dry food
Drop item donations off at
Lutheran Church of the Master (near SR795 and I-75)
28744 Simmons Rd Perrysburg, OH
8:00-11:00 AM every Sunday or by appointment (Call Paul 419-351-6195)
Deadline: Sept 30, 2024
Monetary donations can be sent year-round to
Toledo Helps Ukraine
PO Box 634, 1205 Louisiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH 43552
Make checks out to “Toledo Helps Ukraine,” or donate online at https://4ua.org.
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