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!
Our all-volunteer relief efforts hinge on the generosity and big heart of communities throughout the country.
The slideshow below features many -- but certainly not all -- of the serendipitous acts that have fueled the first 2+ years of our nonprofit's work.
Please take inspiration from the events you see in the slideshow below to organize a new, impactful Common Man for Ukraine fundraiser in your hometown!
NH 5th-grader Robby created & sold paper Ukrainian flags to raise funds for kids half a globe away!