Who We Are

We are PlebeianHelpers, American grassroots volunteers who provide direct humanitarian aid to people in need .

PlebeianHelpers was born out of our deep sympathy for the Ukrainian people devastated by Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression and the horrific war crimes being committed against them. We were inspired by the character and courage of the Ukrainian people and felt compelled to take action to help them in any way that we can.

We hope that our work in Ukraine serves as a foundation for expanding our mission to provide direct aid to others around the world in a variety of forms, including food, supplies and services to people who need help as a result of war, other conflicts, human displacements, natural disasters, social injustice and poverty.

What We Do

We purchase and deliver goods and provide services directly to those who need them.

PlebeianHelpers sees the value in working face-to-face and providing direct aid. Volunteers for Plebeian Helpers pay their own expenses for travel, lodging and food to enable them to maximize the benefits for those in need provided by the funds donated.

Since 2022, we have made three trips to Poland and Ukraine to purchase and deliver preserved food, clothing, educational, medical and other supplies for Ukrainians and Ukrainian refugees. Please visit our Ukraine Program to learn more about those efforts.

How We Do It

We donate our own money and seek grants and donations from family, friends and other supporters to maximize our impact when we travel to where aid is desperately needed.

PlebeianHelpers continuously engages in fundraising efforts to generate the means to provide our material support. We have raised over $380,000 from more than 700 donations and are continuing to raise new funds for our future efforts.

PlebeianHelpers has formed strong connections with other humanitarian aid organizations such as UAid Direct, Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Kidsave, the Debniki Foundation and others to provide direct aid to refugees and others suffering as a result of violent conflict, displacement and hunger.

Our Directors, Officers, and Volunteers

  • Ruth Bayard

    Director

  • John Bayard

    Director

  • Mark Bryk

    Volunteer

  • Beth Cyr

    Director, Senior Vice President of Operations

  • Joe Cyr

    Director, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer

  • Catherine Cyr

    Director

  • Taylor Gayner

    Director, Vice President of Communications and Technology

  • Challen Hodson

    Director, Vice President of Logistics and Planning

  • Lauren Kondi

    Director, Chairperson

  • Chris Korte

    Director

  • Cameron Lindsay

    Director, Vice President of NGO Relations, Secretary

  • Mark Maurino

    Director, Vice President of Marketing

  • Grace Morgan

    Director

  • Jane Quinn

    Director

  • Michelle Anderson

    Volunteer

  • Bonnie Carlson

    Volunteer

  • Peggy DaSilva

    Volunteer

  • Russell DaSilva

    Volunteer

  • Caterina Gandolfi

    Volunteer

  • John Gately

    Volunteer

  • Sandy Gately

    Volunteer

  • Shelly Gayner

    Volunteer

  • Spencer Gayner

    Volunteer

  • Kris Harper

    Volunteer

  • Mathew Harper

    Volunteer

  • Bill Haugh

    Volunteer

  • Alex Hladkyi

    Volunteer

  • Y R Hladkyj

    Volunteer

  • Ivar Kaardal

    Volunteer

  • Kate Losey

    Volunteer

  • Deirdre MacNeil

    Volunteer

  • Larry Maly

    Volunteer

  • Jackson Maurino

    Volunteer

  • Ray McCann

    Volunteer

  • Sophie Morgan

    Volunteer

  • Phil Peterson

    Volunteer

  • Carl Quinn

    Volunteer

  • Jenny Seyfried

    Volunteer

  • Carol Wade

    Volunteer

  • Mike Wade

    Volunteer