A Night For Ukraine Fundraiser Planned On Alexandria Rooftop

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A fundraiser to help Ukrainian refugees is planned Friday at a rooftop venue in Alexandria.

Above ALX, a new rooftop wedding and event venue at 277 South Washington Street, will host A Night for Ukraine from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. All proceeds benefit CORE (Community Organized Relief Efforts), a nonprofit helping the immediate needs of Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Kateryna Smagliy, the First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine, will be present to give an update about relief efforts.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, millions of people have fled to Poland and other surrounding countries. The humanitarian crisis has prompted needs for relief such as food, water, transportation and shelter.

The event costs $25 to attend and includes refreshments. The $25 provides hygiene kits with soap, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes and other items as well as emergency thermal blankets to a family of four. Additional donations will be accepted to provide additional help to refugees. The fundraiser's goal is $10,000.

The event is hosted by ALX Community with Love in ALX, The Georgian Association in the US and Loan Signing Agent. Free parking will be provided on site for attendees.