MSJC Message of Support for Ukraine

3/3/2022

Dear Eagles,

As the invasion of Ukraine continues, we at Mt. San Jacinto College send our support for those fighting to preserve freedom, democracy, and sovereignty in their country. As the pandemic taught us, we are members of a global society and events in one part of the world have consequences for all of us.

As an institution of higher learning, we encourage discussion and exploration of Europe's history, the former Soviet Union, the Cold War, and the implications for the United States.

We know that many in our own college community may need support during this time. We encourage you to hold space for each other and to seek out help on our campuses.

For Students: Student health counseling

For Employees: Employee Assistance Program

The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office provided this information: Below is a list of organizations vetted by several reputable U.S. news organizations providing humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are standing for democracy, and we must stand with them.

UNICEF

UNICEF supports health, nutrition, education, safe drinking water, sanitation and protection for children and families caught in the conflict in Ukraine.

Médecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without BordersMSF runs a range of activities in Ukraine working with local volunteers, organizations, health care professionals and authorities to help people travel to health care facilities and access prescribed medications.

Voices of Children
The Ukrainian organization's Charitable Foundation helps provide psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by the armed conflict.Sunflower of Peace

The nonprofit organization is raising money to prepare first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.

International Committee of the Red CrossThe Switzerland-based organization is aiming to help people affected by the conflict and support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.

Save the Children
Save the Children, based in London, helps to deliver lifesaving aid to vulnerable children in Ukraine and around the world.

CARE
CARE is raising money for its Ukraine Crisis Fund, which will provide immediate aid, including food, water, hygiene kits, support services and direct cash assistance.IRCThe International Rescue Committee helps those impacted by humanitarian crises, including Europe and the Americas. The IRC is on the ground in Poland and working to help displaced families. You can donate here.

Razom for Ukraine
Razom for Ukraine was founded in 2014 and has since launched efforts to build a stronger democracy. Now, the nonprofit is “focused on purchasing medical supplies for critical situations like blood loss and other tactical medicine items. Razom — which means “together” in Ukrainian — posted a list of the lifesaving supplies it has already purchased and is asking for more support here.