Interview with Perrysburg Resident Alona Matchenko, JD about living in Perrysburg, Toledo Helps Ukraine, and Pallets for a Purpose

Today's episode is an interview with Perrysburg resident Alona Matchenko, JD.  We talk about what brought her from Ukraine to Perrysburg, why she likes living here, where she went to law school, the non-profit organization she founded (Toledo Helps Ukraine), and how the Perrysburg community can help Ukranian refugees living here in America and the people of Ukraine through donated money and items.    Pallets for a Purpose is a supply collection organized by Toledo Helps Ukraine.  To learn more, visit 4ua.org.  The goal is to collect supplies needed in Ukraine through September 30, 2024.   Thrivent approved a grant for me to buy $250 worth of flashlight to help with Pallets for a Purpose.  Hear more about this grand in the last few minutes of the episode.   New items needed (Find the list on https://www.4ua.org too):   Hammers Screwdrivers Wrenches Power tools Building supplies Generators Flashlights with batteries Tarps Work gloves Socks for men, women, and children Work boots Blankets Canned goods  Nonperishable dry food   Drop item donations off at  Lutheran Church of the Master (near SR795 and I-75) 28744 Simmons Rd Perrysburg, OH www.lcmperrysburg.org  8:00-11:00 AM every Sunday or by appointment (Call Paul 419-351-6195) Deadline:  Sept 30, 2024   Monetary donations can be sent year-round to  Toledo Helps Ukraine  PO Box 634, 1205 Louisiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH 43552 Make checks out to "Toledo Helps Ukraine," or donate online at https://4ua.org.   Thank you for listening to Episode 58 of The Perrysburg Podcast.    Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Popular links are below: ⬇️   Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/44hnVAK   Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xNa9cT  Audible https://adbl.co/4bdyJC7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast   Links from this episode Website - Toledo Helps Ukraine Facebook Page - Toledo Helps Ukraine University of Toledo College of Law Thrivent Action Teams https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams  Way Public Library https://www.waylibrary.info/ The 577 Foundation https://577foundation.org/  Podcasting 101 Class at The 577 Foundation https://bit.ly/4cynnc9  Sign up for the weekly newsletter on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com  Follow the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@perrysburgpodcast Email the host: [email protected]