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Common Man for Ukraine delivers aid and Christmas gifts

By Isabel Litterst

Common Man for Ukraine delivers aid and Christmas gifts

Common Man for Ukraine wrapped up its second Christmas convoy, partnering with people in Poland to deliver aid and gifts to Ukrainian villages. The non-profit has raised four million dollars, delivering more than 20 tons of food, 10 thousand sleeping bags and counseling to 900 children in Ukraine.Susan Mathison, one of the co-founders, said it would not be possible without their Polish partners."Our Polish truck drivers, who have driven over 700 vans across Ukraine and over the course of 20,000 miles," Mathison said.The drivers are all volunteers from the Polish Rotary Club and travel to some of the most remote villages in Ukraine where aid is needed most.

Common Man for Ukraine wrapped up its second Christmas convoy, partnering with people in Poland to deliver aid and gifts to Ukrainian villages.

The non-profit has raised four million dollars, delivering more than 20 tons of food, 10 thousand sleeping bags and counseling to 900 children in Ukraine.

Susan Mathison, one of the co-founders, said it would not be possible without their Polish partners.

"Our Polish truck drivers, who have driven over 700 vans across Ukraine and over the course of 20,000 miles," Mathison said.

The drivers are all volunteers from the Polish Rotary Club and travel to some of the most remote villages in Ukraine where aid is needed most.

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