Rochester Group Continues Ukraine Aid Efforts Years Into War

RocMaidan, a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, has sent 30 containers of aid to Ukraine since the 2022 invasion.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the Rochester-based volunteer group RocMaidan continues to provide critical aid and support to the Ukrainian people. The group has shipped over 30 containers of supplies, including medical equipment, over-the-counter medications, and other essential items. Despite the ongoing conflict, RocMaidan remains committed to helping Ukrainians and refuses to abandon them.

Why it matters

The war in Ukraine has dragged on for years, causing immense suffering and destruction. Groups like RocMaidan play a vital role in providing humanitarian aid and support to the Ukrainian people, who continue to face attacks on their infrastructure and daily lives. Their efforts highlight the enduring spirit and resilience of the Ukrainian people, as well as the importance of international solidarity and assistance.

The details

RocMaidan, a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, has sent 30 containers of aid to Ukraine over the past four years. The group is currently focused on raising funds to purchase an ambulance, as Russia's attacks on critical infrastructure have left many Ukrainians without access to essential medical services. In addition to the ambulance, RocMaidan is also collecting over-the-counter medicine, including flu and cold medicine, and pain relievers, as well as medical backpacks, crutches, wheelchairs, and walkers.

  • The war in Ukraine began with Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022.
  • RocMaidan has been providing aid to Ukraine for the past four years since the start of the conflict.

The players

RocMaidan

A 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization based in Rochester, New York that has been providing humanitarian aid and support to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022.

Elena Dilai

A member of RocMaidan who has family in western Ukraine and has expressed the group's continued commitment to supporting the Ukrainian people despite the ongoing conflict.

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What they’re saying

“When the war started, we didn't know where we would be. Four years later, I don't even know what to feel anymore. The only thing I can feel is we can't abandon Ukraine.”

— Elena Dilai, Member, RocMaidan (whec.com)

“It's absolutely heartbreaking. And then if you think about bombings, their routine, every single night, there was a severe bombing. And Russia doesn't just bomb eastern territories, it bombs the whole country. So there is no place in Ukraine where people are safe. They're trying to live their lives because they have no choice. But there was nothing that's safe about Ukraine right now.”

— Elena Dilai, Member, RocMaidan (whec.com)

What’s next

RocMaidan is currently focused on raising funds to purchase an ambulance to provide critical medical support to Ukrainians affected by the ongoing conflict.

The takeaway

Despite the prolonged nature of the war in Ukraine, grassroots organizations like RocMaidan remain committed to providing essential aid and support to the Ukrainian people. Their efforts highlight the enduring resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people, as well as the importance of international solidarity and assistance in the face of such adversity.