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Ukraine Relief, World Vision

As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Mark Smith, Vice President of Humanitarian Affairs for World Vision, talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

Apr 13, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Concerts Raising Funds for Ukraine Relief and/or Refugees

Raising charity funds through concerts or musical recordings is older than rock and roll and the cause of Ukraine relief is no exception.

Apr 13, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast: Matt Lawler, Ceca Foundation

In this week's episode, we interview the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Ceca Foundation, Matthew Lawlor. We talk about the caregiving industry, the challenges being faced by caregivers in the healthcare communities, and the impact that Ceca is making to improve the situation. Learn more about...

Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine Relief, International Medical Corps

As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Rebecca Milner, Chief Advancement Officer, International Medical Corps, talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine Relief, Catholic Relief Services

As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Sean Callahan, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

Apr 11, 2022

Ukraine Relief: Mercy Corps

As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Alan Glasgow, Asia Regional Director of Mercy Corps talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

Apr 11, 2022

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