Scouts for Ukraine Updates
Leatherman Multi-tools purchased for explosive ordinance disposal operations
As the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the Russian occupiers in the territory north of Kyiv, terrifying atrocities were discovered. Russians left behind unexploded shells, mines, and booby traps. Ukrainian combat engineers/sappers desperately needed specialized tools...
Cordura fabric purchased for Lviv tactical gear manufacturers
Lviv has several small businesses that manufacture tactical gear, including vests and first aid pouches. However, in Ukraine all the fabric for these products has been consumed and additional gear could not be sewn. Therefore, Plast USA along with Plast Ukraine...
External fixators delivered to hospitals in Eastern Ukraine
Plast USA partnered with the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) to deliver urgently needed medical equipment to hospitals in еastern Ukraine. Plast learned of this urgent need for external fixators, critically important devices used to stabilize...
2 months of war update
Plast USA Creates Ukraine911.org Website to Coordinate US-based Humanitarian Aid
Recognizing the challenges of coordinating humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Plast USA has launched a new website, Ukraine911.org to match requests from Ukraine with available resources in the U.S. Through Ukraine911.org, Ukrainian military, civilian hospitals, and other...
One month into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Plast Scouts are mobilized
While many stared in disbelief on February 24, 2022 as the first Russian troops crossed into Ukrainian territory, Plast scouts in Ukraine started mobilizing their networks. This immediate response was enabled by actions back in 2018 when Plast scouts (known as...
Jets donate $100,000 to Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization to help aid the people of Ukraine
The Jets on Tuesday announced a $1 million donation to help aid the people of Ukraine. The donation will be split between various organizations, each receiving $100,000, over the course of a year. The first organization to receive a donation is Plast Scouting - USA....
Scouts for Ukraine campaign update
April 4, 2022 Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, ideas, connections, and financial support. You are helping to make a difference to the millions of Ukrainians suffering through the injustices of this war. Plast USA’s Scouts for Ukraine initiative is...
Plast Scouts around the U.S. pack Pocket First Aid Kits for the Scouts for Ukraine initiative
Plast scouts, counselors, parents, and guests assembled a total of 27,155 Pocket First Aid Kits. Other volunteers around the country have assembled an additional 10,875 kits. To date, volunteers have assembled 38,030 out of our 500,000 total goal! Thank you! In...
First shipment of Mechanical Blood Volumizers has arrived in Ukraine
Thanks to our generous donors, Plast USA was able to source, purchase, and complete its first air shipment of Mechanical Blood Volumizers (MBV). MBVs are uniquely designed to buy a person additional life-saving time by immediately auto transfusing blood from their...
Plast USA launches a fundraising campaign “Scouts for Ukraine”
Plast, Ukrainian Scouting Organization – USA (Plast USA) has launched a new initiative “Scouts for Ukraine”, that supports emergency relief, providing critical humanitarian aid to help war victims in Ukraine.
First shipment of 4,000 tourniquets and webbing is on its way to Ukraine
Tourniquets are one of the most requested medical items in Ukraine. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Plast USA was able to source, purchase, and ship these quickly to Ukraine.