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Kennedy School Theater - No Sleep Til Kyiv - McMenamins Pubs, Breweries and Historic Hotels

The documentary “No Sleep Til Kyiv” is about regular people who sacrifice their pre-war lives to build a pipeline of badly needed trucks and aid to front-line Ukrainian troops.
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Don't miss the fundraiser screening of this documentary:
Sun, 16 Nov, 6 PM
Portland OR
www.mcmenamins.com/events/27223...

"The rule of thumb that you hear from people who work in this convoy industry is that the average truck out there is going to save 20 lives."
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Read DAWN's interview with Nathaniel Sanders, an American from Utah who has volunteered as a convoy driver to Kyiv:
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dawnus.org/no-sleep-til...

Starlinks: one of the most requested items by soldiers on the front lines.
But we've only raised $20 for this fundraiser this week.

Help us buy more of these life-saving satellite links!

dawnus.org/donate/2025-...

We're excited to announce that flute artist Amelia Lukas will be joining us at this year's Winterfest!
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Lukas holds degrees from the Royal Academy of Music and the Manhattan School of Music and is the Principal and Founder of Aligned Artistry.
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Join us at Winterfest in Portland this December!

Help DAWN send vital aid! Your donation provides:
✅ 1 Starlink unit ($599)
✅ 12 months of service ($600)
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✅ Total: $1,199 = 1 secure connection for 1 frontline team
We’re aiming for 5 full kits. Help us reach our $8K goal.
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dawnus.org/donate/2025-...

Psychological Sequelae of Drone Attacks

This publication arrives as we prepare to ship a 45-foot container of medical aid to Ukraine!

Read the full article: www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/psycholo...

Published just before Veterans Day is particularly significant as DAWN expands its work in international mental health collaboration, supporting Ukrainian veterans whose courage inspires our mission.

DAWN is honored to share our latest publication in the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders: "Psychological Sequelae of Drone Attacks."

This was a collaboration of clinicians from DAWN, Global Response Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base, and Harvard Medical School.

This year's Winterfest features award-winning cellist Joseph Harchanko!
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Performing with the SamaZama Duo & the String Theory Cello Duo, he is also the principal arranger for the Spice Road Ensemble.
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His work ranges from traditional Celtic music to Ukrainian folk music.
Join us!

Help us bring 5 Starlink kits to Ukraine’s medics!
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In war, communication saves lives.
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Your donation will help us reach our $8,000 goal and deliver secure internet access where it's needed most.
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dawnus.org/donate/2025-...

SUN, 16 NOV:
Screening of documentary No Sleep Til Kyiv in support of the Utah Battalion for Ukraine
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- Join us for a meet and greet before the film
- Stick around after for Q&A
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A portion of ticket sales will go directly to buy supplies for convoys to Kyiv!
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www.mcmenamins.com/events/27223...

Humanitarian Aid on the Move to Ukraine - DAWN Inc. Humanitarian Aid on the Move to Ukraine By Yulia Brockdorf From all of us at DAWN, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came together to support

From Alaska to Ukraine:
DAWN's latest shipment of medical aid is on its way!
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From all of us at DAWN, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came together to support our relief efforts with such compassion and skill.
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dawnus.org/humanitarian...

Don't miss this year's Winterfest, where Lisova Pisnya will be performing!
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United by music and love for Ukraine, they blend heritage and harmony, working tirelessly on the artistic front to support Ukraine.
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dawnus.org/event/ukrain...

These Starlink kits will go directly to medics in field hospitals, mobile medical units, and evacuation teams.
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📡 With no cell service or Wi-Fi, Starlink becomes the only lifeline for emergency communication.
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You can put that power in their hands.
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dawnus.org/donate/2025-...

We're excited to welcome Roman Ivanko to Winterfest this year! His work centers on songs of faith, hope, and love.

Join us this December for live performances and more!

Operation Black Cat - DAWN Inc. During her visit to the front lines in Ukraine, DAWN Inc.’s Board President, Yulia Brockdorf, witnessed firsthand the horrific effect of the war on the natural life in Ukraine. She recounted the desol...

Today is National Cat Day!

New Discover article:
Operation Black Cat, by Clara Hayden

On the front lines in Ukraine, DAWN president Yulia Brockdorf witnessed the effect of war on animals - like the tiny black kitten that cuddled her legs to ask for help.

dawnus.org/operation-black-cat

DAWN will be at the 2025 World Beat Holiday Market – join us there!
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Sat, Nov 22
Spinning Room at Willamette Heritage Center - 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR
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www.facebook.com/events/74952...
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$5, Free for kids 12 & younger, active military & veterans, and Oregon Trail cardholders

Mark your calendars:
Join DAWN at our FREE Winterfest celebration!
-- 6 Dec: Salem, OR
-- 13 Dec: Portland, OR

Facebook event - Portland Winterfest
Invite your friends!
www.facebook.com/events/15273...

Thank you to Rogue, one of our founding sponsors, for helping make Winterfest possible for 3 years and counting!

We are so grateful for your continued support!

Drones, mines, and missiles: Every day, Ukrainian farmers face these dangers and risk their lives to keep the world fed.
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With hundreds of millions of people around the world relying on the food they grow, let's take a moment today to thank them!
#WorldFoodDay

A power station sent by DAWN has reached the front lines in Ukraine, where it will help medics save lives of Ukrainian defenders.

Here's a video message with a big thank you to each and every one of you who made this happen!

Thank you to New Use Energy (NUE) for your partnership 🙏

Artist Spotlight: Ukrainian Artists Day 2025 Today, April 12, marks Ukrainian Artist's Day. To mark this date, we've highlighted four contemporary Ukrainian artists active today

Check out our newest 'Discover' article to learn more about each of these Ukrainian artists, and to see more of their work:

dawnus.org/ukrainian-ar...

Ukrainian Artist Spotlight:

OLEKSANDR DOBRODII
www.instagram.com/aleksandr.do...

Ukrainian Artist Spotlight:

VERONIKA CHEREDNYCHENKO
www.instagram.com/veronika_che...

Ukrainian Artist Spotlight:

PETRO BEVZA
www.instagram.com/petro_bevza

Ukrainian Artist Spotlight:

NATALIIA BAHATSKA
www.instagram.com/n.bagatska/

Happy Ukrainian Artist's Day!

To mark this date, which was observed this weekend in Ukraine, we've put together a slideshow of four contemporary Ukrainian artists active today.

Give them a follow on Instagram, and help boost their work!

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Ukrainian Winterfest in Salem, Oregon:

-- Saturday, 6 December, 1 – 6 pm
-- 2615 Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97031
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We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the holidays with our Salem community this year!

www.facebook.com/events/s/ukr...

For the first time, DAWN is bringing Ukrainian Winterfest to Salem, OR!

Everyone is invited to this free event, where you can experience a Ukrainian winter wonderland, full of holiday joy and unique cultural traditions.

Ukrainian or not, you'll have a great time at this family-friendly festival!

- Start time: 12 pm
- End time: Est. 4 pm

Your arrival / end time can be flexible, just be sure to inform Yulia.

If you’d like to join the work party, please email yulia@dawnus.org and include your name and your cell number.