Dignitas does amazing work providing Ukrainian troops with lifesaving equipment. Started by badass Ukrainian Woman, Software Engineer who recognized that her skills could move the needle in keeping Ukraine a free and democratic country. Slava Ukraini! Heroem Slava!

In Tess' time overseas working for USAID, Catholic Relief Services consistent showed up where the work was (whether that was Nimba County, Liberia or Kharkiv, Ukraine) and made an impact for a better world. Though constantly plagued by CRS ricebowl collections in elementary school, CRS has developed a special place in Tess' heart. CRS is headquartered in Baltimore, but helps those in need all over the world.

Bikemore is a Baltimore charity focused on creating policies and infrastructure that help neighborhoods and people thrive. The work to expand protected bicycle infrastructure between Baltimore's neighborhoods, focus on putting people before cars, and expanding opportunity for all of Baltimore's residents.

Anything added to this fund will be contrinuted to Asylee Women Enterprise (AWE). AWE provides newly provided immigrants an asylum seekers a full array of community integration services inluding ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), legal help, food and clothing assistance and more to help new arrivers integrate into Baltimore Life. Tess' mom, Betsy, also volunteers at AWE as an ESOL teacher. For more info please check out: https://www.asyleewomen.org/