Who We Are

Davis for Ukraine is a community-driven organization dedicated to providing humanitarian, medical, and animal shelter aid to Ukraine while supporting cultural initiatives that bring attention to the war's impact. We collaborate with Davis businesses, residents, and the UC Davis community to create meaningful events that highlight Ukraine’s rich heritage and current struggles. Through the efforts of our experienced leadership and a passionate team of volunteers, we aim to build solidarity and foster awareness in Davis.

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Our Mission:

The mission of Davis for Ukraine is to deliver critical humanitarian and medical aid to the people of Ukraine, while also supporting animal shelters affected by the war. We actively raise awareness and advocate for Ukraine to remain a sovereign, democratic, and independent nation.

Davis Stands

With Ukraine

We proudly champion the "Davis Stands With Ukraine" initiative, uniting the Davis community in support of Ukraine’s fight for freedom.

Our Team

Executive Committee

Brett Lee
Brett Lee

Brett, former Mayor of Davis and current Executive Director at Davis Downtown, has recently traveled to Ukraine to establish direct connections with local organizations, ensuring that donations are effectively utilized to support all our programs.

Larry Guenther
Larry Guenther

Larry facilitates Davis for Ukraine's vital connection to the Odd Fellows Davis Lodge, our key event venue and partner organization. His commitment to community involvement and passion for organizing events have made him an integral part of our organization.

Tom Adams
Tom Adams

Tom, former Deputy Superintendent at California Department of Education and Board Trustee of Davis Joint Unified School District, manages our financial operations and processing of donations through Davis Sunset Rotary Foundation.

Natalya Savytska
Natalya Savytska

Natalya offers a crucial Ukrainian perspective to all of Davis for Ukraine's activities, ensuring cultural and community alignment. She runs our presence at the Davis Farmers Market, regularly engaging with our community to raise awareness and foster support.

Production

Ilya Podobedov
Ilya Podobedov


Event Director, Content Designer

Ilya serves as Lead Event Producer and Content Designer for Davis for Ukraine, overseeing the planning and execution of all events. In addition to his leadership role, Ilya manages the organization’s website and designs marketing materials that amplify the group's mission and reach.

Production Team

Our experienced production team ensures smooth execution of all our events. They manage talent coordination and lead volunteers in handling everything from set up and running of AV equipment to tearing it down after events.

Our Volunteers

We are proud to work with a dedicated group of passionate volunteers, who contribute significantly to event success by helping with marketing efforts distributing flyers and sharing social media content, as well as welcoming attendees at our events, and supporting event setup and teardown. They also assist with outreach at Davis Farmers Market and other local events.

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Donate

Your donation can help save lives and support humanitarian efforts.

Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers to help us at our fundraising events.

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