🇺🇦First day in #Kharkiv, northeast Ukraine—on the frontline.
Standing in Constitution Square, in front of the Monument of Independence (Ukraine Flying)—a symbol of beauty and resilience.
I’m here to #volunteer with Chervona Kalyna Kharkiv, a grassroots group supporting displaced families, children, hospitals, and defenders.
➡️ Learn more and support: https://chervona-kalyna.org/en
🔊Liking and sharing their work is deeply appreciated.
More updates soon—thank you for standing with #Ukraine
Sunset in Kharkiv🇺🇦 🌇
I arrived safely in Kharkiv. It’s evening now, and the sunset was stunning—soft light across the 💫 skyline, even as air raid sirens echoed in the background.
It was a long ride. Time to rest.
I’ll post updates tomorrow. Wishing everyone a peaceful night. 🇺🇦
#Kharkiv#Sunset #Ukraine#Volunteer #StandWithUkraine #UkraineRussiaWar
Ukraine’s National Flower 🌻
🚌On the bus to Kharkiv, passing field after field of late August sunflowers—past bloom, but still standing. They remain a symbol of beauty and resilience.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Flowers #nature#HarvestSeason #Ukraine#Photography #culture #history #volunteer#Sunflowers
🇺🇦 Midway to Kharkiv: Dyakuyu (Thank you).
Just taking a quick break for ☕️kava and reflecting on this trip. All of your messages and well wishes mean so much. They’re a powerful reminder of how many people stand with Ukraine.
🚌 I’ll be in Kharkiv in a few hours and will post an update.
#Ukraine#Dyakuyu #Kharkiv#Coffee #volunteer #UkraineRussiaWar#Travel #america #boston
🇺🇦 🌅It’s early morning in Odesa, and I’m heading to my next destination for humanitarian volunteering: Kharkiv.
🗣️This will be my first time working with a small, community-led Ukrainian group there, and I’m honored to join their efforts.
✅ I I’ll be sure to share updates from the ground.
Wishing everyone a great day. ✨
#Kharkiv #Odesa #Ukraine#Volunteer#America#Humanitarian#Travel#Democracy#Boston#Coach#Firstresponders #ukrainian
Solidarity from America 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Currently volunteering with the team at Coast of Life in Odesa. Today I handed them an 🇺🇸American flag—may it serve as a symbol of my gratitude, and of the unwavering support of the American people for Ukraine’s fight for freedom.🕊️
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Ukraine#Freedom#America#Volunteer #Odesa#StandwithUkraine#Boston#Democracy#Peace #USA
📻Old school hip hop in Odesa 🇺🇦
My taxi driver 🚕, Volodymyr, had 2Pac’s "Only Fear of Death" 🎶 playing softly. On his console sat the Odesa flag. I recognized it instantly, and he looked surprised.
➡️ I told him it matters to me—to learn, to honor, to understand the culture and history of where I serve.
Moments like this remind me of the universal language of music and that hip hop has no boundaries.🌎
#oldschool #music#2PAC #Odesa #Ukraine#Volunteer #rap #hiphop
💪🏾 Pull-ups for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Day two, early morning in Odesa. Before the work began, I found a calisthenics 🌳park for a mini workout.
As a 50-year-old humanitarian volunteer, I've learned that my well-being is part of the mission. When I take time for my mental and physical health, I can show up fully—ready to give all my energy and focus to the people of Ukraine.🌻
#Odesa #fitness #exercise #outdoor #nature#ukraine #mentalhealth #selfcare #volunteer #coach #pullups#Boston
Jenna with her old laptop, now updated to GNU/Linux! She'd stopped using it some time ago because #Windows had become so slow that it was unusable. A project of our local #Library where I #Volunteer. We spent some time installing then a brief introduction to the basics of using #GNU #Linux and a few of the apps.
She was excited to have a working computer again and, bonus, touch screen worked perfectly which made her extra happy.
#FreeSoftware #MutualAid #FOSS #Microsoft #Endof10 #Missouri
🌅 🇺🇦 Sunset in Odesa after a day of humanitarian volunteering.
Stopped by European Square (formerly Katerynyns’ka Square) to pay respects and honor 🕯️fallen heroes—and a banner calling to free the Azovstal defenders.
🕊️Their courage and heroism will forever be remembered.
Heroyam Slava. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦
#Ukraine #Odesa#Mariupol #Azovstal#POW #volunteer #freedom #peace #heroes#HeroyamSlava #sunset#Democracy
Jenna with her old laptop, now updated to GNU/Linux! She'd stopped using it some time ago because #Windows had become so slow that it was unusable. A project of our local #Library where I #Volunteer. We spent some time installing then a brief introduction to the basics of using #GNU #Linux and a few of the apps.
She was excited to have a working computer again and, bonus, touch screen worked perfectly which made her extra happy.
#FreeSoftware #MutualAid #FOSS #Microsoft #Endof10 #Missouri
1/2 🌅🇺🇦 Odesa #Sunrise | Before the Work Begins
It’s my first day of humanitarian volunteering in #Odesa. I got up early to catch the sunrise before the work begins.
In every city and village I visit, I see Ukrainians striving to live with dignity and normalcy—even under daily attacks. That is a profound form of defiance, a refusal to surrender to terrorism. But let’s be clear: Russia’s targeting of civilians is a grave violation of international law. The cost is real. The trauma is daily.
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Today, I’ll be connecting with Coast of Life, a grassroots Ukrainian group supporting frontline defenders with trench candles and warming balms. Their work is vital, a small act of care that brings a morale-boost with each delivery.
Please like and follow to support their mission➡️ https://linktr.ee/coastoflife_od
Proud to stand in solidarity and I’ll keep sharing updates.
Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
#Ukraine#Volunteer #UkraineRussiaWar#Democracy#Freedom#Art#Culture#Humanitarian #firstresponders
Ukraine Humanitarian Trip Update 🇺🇦
I have safely arrived in Odesa and was greeted by a friendly kit 🇺🇦 after a long bus trip. It’s time to rest up.
✨Tomorrow, I’ll begin volunteer work alongside a small Ukrainian community-led group and will continue sharing updates along the way.
➡️ Together, our collective effort can make a positive difference for Ukraine.
#Ukraine #Odesa#Volunteer #cats#HumanitarianAid#Koty#Freedom#Democracy#EMT #StandWithUkraine#ukrainerussiawar #ukrainian #koty
🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava. Slava Ukraini
En route to Odesa, I came across a living memorial for the 🕯️fallen in Haisyn. The flags, the photos, the names—each tells a story of sacrifice and is a heavy reminder of the true cost of #freedom, from rural towns to cities.
🇺🇦To the families of the Ukrainian Defenders, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your loved ones' courage and resilience serve as an inspiration to the world, and their heroism will be forever remembered.🕊️
Bonjour from Ukraine 🇺🇦😀
🚌 Halfway to Odesa, and currently in Vinnytsia. The replica 🇫🇷 Eiffel Tower says hi! 👋🏽
Taking a break with a fresh cup of kava ☕️ before continuing on to my next humanitarian volunteer chapter.
✨Thank you all for your support.
#humor #fun #France #Ukraine #art #culture #volunteer #eiffeltower #Odesa #architecture
🌅🇺🇦 It’s sunrise in Lviv, and I’m heading to my next destination: Odesa. This will be my first time volunteering with a small, community-led Ukrainian humanitarian group there, and I’m honored to join their work. I’ll be sure to share updates from the ground.
Wishing everyone a great day.✨
#Odesa #Ukraine #volunteer#Lviv #democracy #sunrise #humanitarian #boston #coach #humanitarianaid #freedom#slavaukraini#standwithukraine #photography
Dobry den from Lviv 🇺🇦
It’s my second day on the ground, and I’m headed to Lviv #Volunteer Kitchen.🥘🥕
🇺🇦 Today also marks Ukraine’s Independence Day. On August 24, Ukrainians celebrate 34 years of sovereignty—this year, for the fourth time, under the shadow of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
📞To those in the U.S. and allied countries: keep contacting your representatives. Urge continued support for #Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini🇺🇦
Ukraine Humanitarian Trip Update 🇺🇦
Safely arrived in Warsaw🇵🇱. Prepping to take the bus into Ukraine soon. Once I’m in, I’ll take a moment to rest before diving into volunteer work alongside trusted Ukrainian partners.
Grateful for all the support—every act of solidarity matters. Slava Ukraini.🇺🇦
#Ukraine #Poland#Lviv#America #volunteer #humanitarianaid#Boston#EMT #freedom #democracy
🇺🇦🇺🇸✈️ Heading out for my sixth humanitarian volunteer trip to #Ukraine. Flights, buses, long haul ahead.
✅ My goal remains the same: raise awareness about the ongoing devastation, counter disinformation, and highlight the vital work of community led Ukrainian humanitarian organizations.
🙏🏽 Grateful for the support. Our collective efforts continue to make a real impact
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Boston#Volunteer#Kyiv #Odesa #Kharkiv#Lviv#Freedom#Democracy#Humanitarian#EMT #ukrainian
🇺🇸🇺🇦Just received confirmation and photos from trusted Ukrainian friends in Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv—my donation of bandages and ⛑️ hemostatic napkins have arrived and will be delivered directly to defenders on the frontline.
➡️ Every act of solidarity matters.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Ukraine#Boston #volunteer #medical #StandWithUkraine#HumanitarianAid
#democracy#Kyiv #Odesa #Kharkiv
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