The Orange Connection
Sunflower Seeds sends proceeds to our partners in Orange, France. They in turn truck supplies to Jaroslaw, Poland where Ukrainian refugees are sheltered.
Supporting Refugees in U.S.
Provide funding to public/private entities. Assist families who sponsor refugees.
Coordinating with MUkraine
MUkraine is a video podcast produced every Friday at 1:00 by Marshall University professors.
Our Projects
- On January 11, 2023 — Sunflower Seeds was incorporated as a Not-For-Profit organization.
- On February 24, 2023 we held a benefit Prayer Service at Enslow PArk Presbyterian Church (“Seeds” first public meeting).
- As of August 2023, over $20,000 of our $100,000 goal has been raised. Over $10,000 was sent to our partners in Orange, France who have gathered humanitarian supplies and delivered them to Jaroslaw, Poland.
- Our funds supply diesel fueld for the delivery convoy, combat grade first aid kits, medical back-packs, hygiene items, food, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies such as EKG’s, Ultra Sound Machines and medical beds for refugees.
- On July 22, 2023 we held a 5K Run/Walk Benefit for Ukraine which raised over $8,400 including non-cash items which included an original painting from Dr. Stephanie Skolik.
- We hope to provide further public discourse on the Ukranian conflict at churches, various educational institutions, rotary gatherings, women’s associations, and a variety of other community events.