What would you do if your home country suddenly went to war?
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Svitlana Miller watched from Utah as friends and family fled their homes. Instead of feeling helpless, she acted.
What started as a small effort to help loved ones grew into To Ukraine With Love, a nonprofit that has helped thousands of displaced Ukrainians.
In this powerful Podcasthon 2026 episode, Svitlana shares war stories, unexpected miracles, and why ordinary people often create the greatest impact.
This conversation may change how you see your own ability to help.
Meet My Guest
Svitlana Miller is the founder of To Ukraine With Love, a humanitarian nonprofit that has raised over $60 million and helped house 4,000+ displaced Ukrainians since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Born in Kyiv, she moved to the U.S. to attend Brigham Young University and worked in higher education consulting before launching the nonprofit. Svitlana lives in Utah with her husband and three children and believes courage means acting despite fear.
Key Takeaways
• Courage grows one small action at a time
• You don’t need 100% capacity—give the 80% you have
• Extraordinary impact often comes from ordinary people
• Children frequently lead with compassion and creativity
• Faith can grow even in difficult circumstances
• Crisis can spark community building and innovation
• Instead of asking “Why?”, ask “What are we going to do next?”
Chapters
00:00 Defining a Sendy Mom
06:45 Svitlana's Ukraine Story
09:50 A Mother's Dreams
12:12 Building a Business in Post-Soviet Ukraine
21:47 Navigating Faith as a Teenager
35:30 Midway
38:14 Dreams and Miracles
45:32 The Impact of War
54:37 Building Hope: To Ukraine With Love
01:00:28 From Urgent Needs to Rebuilding Communities
01:04:47 A Child's Heart and Commitment
01:13:55 Non-Profit Status Miracle
01:18:21 Rapid Fire Questions
Mentioned in the Show
Resources are found at sendymom.com
To Ukraine With Love – please consider donating
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Episode #024 – Rachel Miner (Bellwether International)
The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom
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Rising Phoenix Tutoring nonprofit
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