A motivated and inspired Mercer Island couple’s idea to launch a humanitarian effort to help Ukrainians in crisis has grown exponentially over the last two weeks. With philanthropists Carl and Joann Bianco leading the charge, the Seattle Jewish Community Ukraine Challenge is focused on matching, dollar for dollar, the donations received to assist Jewish people in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. The Biancos have teamed up with six regional Jewish organizations — including the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on the Island — for the cause and at press time the amount available for matching funds had soared to $1,187,500 in...
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