Driven to Assist Ukraine

March 5, 2022 

On behalf of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, the Larry H. Miller Company, our  participating donors and other community partners, we are overwhelmed and grateful for the  immediate outpouring of support and contributions of cash and goods being donated by  Utahns as part of the Driven to Assist Utah For Ukraine effort.  

As there have been various inquiries and questions regarding deployment of funds and  delivery of supplies, we reiterate our working plans, recognizing the on-the-ground situation  is evolving every day. 

With an emphasis on safety, appropriate timing and prevailing needs, our guiding vision is to  be as helpful and equitable as possible to all refugees fleeing Ukraine and relocating into  border countries. In consultation with state and federal officials, as well as vetted and trusted  on-the-ground organizations, we will collectively determine when and how to effectively  deliver supplies as well as efficiently deploy much-needed cash in order to help provide food,  shelter, and transportation. These on-the-ground organizations include Catholic Relief  Services, International Rescue Committee and the United Nations High Commissioner for  Refugees, among others. 

In clear view of the most immediate and urgent needs, we again encourage our fellow  citizens of Utah to first consider a cash contribution to the Community Foundation of Utah via  lhm.com.  

Our stewardship responsibility and commitment are to safely, strategically, and appropriately  deploy the invaluable funds and supplies being contributed by the generous citizens of Utah,  and to help those most in need.