Polish, American credit unions purchase Ukrainian relief ambulances through support fund
The Polish American Credit Union Support Fund is delivering relief and economic stability for Ukrainian refugees in Poland. This includes the purchase of two ambulances (pictured above), to facilitate the evacuation of sick and injured Ukrainian citizens. (American Heritage Credit Union photo)
A group of American and Polish credit union leaders have joined forces to create a support fund through Polish credit unions delivering relief and economic stability for Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The proceeds of the fund are being used to evacuate ill and injured citizens from Ukraine and to transport refugees arriving in Poland from relief dependency to financial stability.
The two ambulances acquired and donated through this effort are used for the evacuation of sick children, pregnant mothers, and handicapped and injured persons. They are transported to Polish hospitals from Ukraine so they can receive safe and urgent medical attention.
The genesis of the fund came about during a visit to Eastern Europe by American Heritage Credit Union President/CEO Bruce K. Foulke and retired President/CEO of the World Council of Credit Unions, Brian Branch, in March
The two met with government and credit union leaders from Poland and Ukraine, as well as with refugees, to identify ways for the global credit union movement to provide immediate relief and support to move displaced, sick, and injured Ukrainian refugees and to provide refugees with safe housing and employment.