Our story

Common Man for Ukraine’s co-founders turned small-town New Hampshire heart into global impact, refusing to stand idly by after the February 2022 invasion. 

Without a clear path to help Ukraine’s children, the four volunteers reached out and built one. 

Inspired by our Plymouth Rotary Foundation's commitment to Service Above Self, our all-volunteer team efficiently and effectively partners with fellow Rotarians on the ground to deliver impactful relief programs for Ukraine's most vulnerable children.

Pictured Above

(Left to Right)

Steve Rand 

Third-Generation Family Hardware Store Owner

Susan Mathison

Retired USDA Forest Service

Alex Ray

Founder of The Common Man Family of Restaurants

Lisa Mure

Public Health Consultant 

With every humanitarian trip our co-founders lead, it becomes clear that the needs of Ukraine's children of war keep growing both in scope and complexity.

Starting with an effort to feed the children and heat their safe houses, the toll on their mental health became increasingly clear -- leading to the launch of our trauma counseling initiatives.

None of this work would be possible without the ongoing support of more than 4,000 generous American individuals and organizations, including Rotary Clubs across the country.

Scroll below to read some of their impactful stories!