Above / Ukrainian forces received medical equipment from US to care for women and children fleeing their country. Naperville Sister Cities Commission is spearheading local fundraising to support the effort. (Photo courtesy Deb Newman)

The Naperville Sister Cities Commission welcomes the community to join its efforts to raise funds to provide desperately needed medical supplies and equipment to Ukrainian refugees. Nitra, Slovakia, one of Naperville’s Sister Cities, is located on the border of Ukraine. 

“Members of Naperville’s Sister Cities Commission have been watching the ongoing military invasion in Ukraine with the same shock and helplessness as many in Naperville and around the globe,” said Naperville City Councilwoman Patty Gustin, who serves as Council Representative to the Commission. “As this ongoing humanitarian crisis evolves, we know one thing will remain in the coming days and week-displaced Ukrainians need our assistance.”

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