In a show of support for the millions of Ukrainians who have fled their country and been displaced during the ongoing conflict with Russia, Texas Children’s is launching a week-long Ukraine Donation Drive to collect and ship items directly to the refugees who need them.
The donation effort is a unique opportunity for our team members and members of the community to put our compassion into tangible action, even though we are thousands of miles away from the warzone.
“Texas Children’s stands with the people of Ukraine,” President and CEO Mark A. Wallace said in a global email announcing the donation drive. “We will continue to pray for the refugees who are victims of this senseless tragedy. But along with our prayers, Texas Children’s promises to take bold action and tangibly assist in any way we can.”
Here’s how you can help:
- Drop an item at a donation box at a Texas Children’s location, or donate funds to purchase items to send to Ukrainian refugees.
From April 18-23, donation boxes will be set up at employee entrances and break areas at multiple hospital, practice and clinic locations. Take a look at this list of the most requested items – including personal, dental, feminine and hygiene products – and drop off your donation at one of the boxes listed below.
To make a monetary donation, visit texaschildrens.org/UkraineDonations. All donated funds will be used to purchase items to send to Ukrainian refugees.
- Drop by a community donation drive and spread the word to your friends and neighbors.
We’re inviting members of the community to join Texas Children’s in this effort by bringing items to a drive-through donation station at our hospital campuses in the Houston area. Volunteers will collect donations right from donors’ vehicles, then sort and prepare the items for shipping.
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- Medical Center: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday April 18 – Saturday, April 23
- West Campus: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday April 18 – Saturday, April 23
- The Woodlands: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday April 18 – Saturday, April 23
Patients with scheduled appointments at Texas Children’s Pediatric and Urgent Care locations in the Houston and Austin areas during the week of April 18 can also drop off small items or donations while they’re in the office.
- Show your support with a bracelet or button bearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
This is your chance to wear your heart on your sleeve! Starting Monday, April 18, pick up a blue and gold bracelet or pin at no cost at all hospital gift shops and patient screening stations.
- Volunteer your time. If you have personal time to spare and a desire to serve, consider these two volunteer opportunities.
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- Community Donation Drives (Open to Texas Children’s employees only in accordance with our Employee Volunteers Policy)
Click here to sign up to help with tasks like greeting donors at the drive-through stations and sorting items. We ask that you register for shifts that do not conflict with your scheduled work hours.
Hourly employees who are interested in volunteering during any portion of a scheduled work shift must submit a PTO request to cover the time spent volunteering. Please note, all team members must obtain leadership approval before registering for a volunteer shift, and approval will be based on operational needs. For questions on volunteering, email volunteerservices@texaschildrens.org.
- Medical Bridges Partnership (Open to all groups and individuals)
Texas Children’s is proud to partner with Medical Bridges, a local non-profit organization specializing in the distribution of donations worldwide, to help sort and package the donations we collect and prepare them for shipping to Ukraine.
Volunteer slots will be open beginning the week of April 25, with both morning and afternoon shifts available. Volunteers will need to show their vaccination cards upon arrival and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. To sign up, contact Bonnie Oggero at Medical Bridges at 713-748-8131 or boggero@medicalbridges.org.
For answers to frequently asked questions about the Ukraine Donation Drive, click here.
For more information on how Texas Children’s is supporting Ukraine, visit texaschildrens.org/Ukraine.