A public donation point collecting humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine has opened at Harlow Civic Centre.
The point is currently open from Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm throughout the month of March 2022. Items cannot be accepted outside of the opening times.
Attending the official launch of the point on Tuesday 8 March 2022 was the Chair of Harlow Council, Councillor Clive Souter, Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of the Council and volunteer Elena Hardware who dropped off donations which she had been taking in at home.
“I know as individuals we are powerless to stop the horrific events, which continue to unfold in Ukraine, but as a town we are showing our support and that we care through donations, and I am proud of how our residents and organisations have responded.”
Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council, said:
“We have set up this point in response to demand from residents wishing to make donations to help those impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We have already seen a local polish shop and other organisations and individuals doing their bit to help and we want to extend that support further and help get much-needed humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.
“I know as individuals we are powerless to stop the horrific events, which continue to unfold in Ukraine, but as a town we are showing our support and that we care through donations, and I am proud of how our residents and organisations have responded. I would also like to thank the Council staff who have been working hard to establish the donation point.”
As well as donations of items there are lots of other ways that residents can help those directly affected by the ongoing conflict.
A full list of help and more information on the donation point is here