Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey are announcing a new initiative to help those in Ukraine.
Partnering with the Brother's Brother Foundation, a hygiene kit drive will start running from April 18 through Friday, April 29. They will start collecting hygiene kits and items that will be shipped, assembled and distributed to refugees.
"One thing about western Pennsylvanians and Pittsburghers, we come together and help folks in need," said Fitzgerald.
Here is what each hygiene kit should include:
· Deodorant (travel size, no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Shampoo (travel size, no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Conditioner (travel size, no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Body wash (travel size, no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Lotion (no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Hand Sanitizer (travel size, no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Toothpaste (travel size, no larger than 3.4 ounces)
· Toothbrush
· Chapstick (1.5 inches in length/ 0.5 inch in diameter)
· Flushable wipes (travel size)
· Tissues (travel size)
· Tampons
· Sanitary pads
Some of the items not being accepted include aerosols or powders.
People also should not include money or notes in the kits.
Residents can find a map of the collection sites here.
Other Ukrainian churches are also accepting donations, the list is below:
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church
730 Washington Avenue, Carnegie 15106
412.279.4652
https://htucc.com
St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church
3455 California Avenue, Pittsburgh 15212
412.766.8801
https://www.saintgeorgepittsburgh.org/Ukraine.htm
St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church
109 South 7th Street, Pittsburgh 15203
412.431.2531
https://stjohnspittsburgh.com
St. Mary the Dormition of the Birthgiver of God Ukrainian Orthodox Church
116 Ella Street, McKees Rocks 15136
412.331.2362
St. Peter & St. Paul. Ukrainian Orthodox Church
220 Mansfield Boulevard, Carnegie 15106
412.279.2111
https://orthodoxcarnegie.org
St. Vladimir Parish - Ukrainian Orthodox Church
73 South 18th Street, Pittsburgh 15203
412.431.9758
https://stvladimirpgh.org
"These hygiene kits are essential supplies for everyone who has had to flee their homes because of this unjust war. By coming together as one community, we are able to provide these kits to all who need them, and Pittsburgh will continue to stand with you during this time of crisis," said Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey.
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