Dean and I have immediate family members who are themselves refugees fleeing the same enemy. Dean's grandmother was a child clutching her mother's hand as they fled the massacre in Russia. My mother was saved by the Red Cross after participating in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. My grandmother and father fled at night to avoid the Russian invasion of their homeland.

We would not be here today without someone to help them in their time of crisis.

So we had to go back to this place to serve the Ukrainian people. We will be leaving on March 17 to volunteer for two weeks in the Polish border town of Przemysl. We will work with World Central Kitchen, Caritas and wherever we are needed.

Many asked how they could get involved. We set up this FundRazr account so people can donate. We will donate cash to local organizations in need and perhaps single moms, grandmothers and families as they explore the unknown. As you know, we both have experience working with disenfranchised communities at home and abroad. We are confident that we will be here to support effectively as well.

Your contribution is a way of participating in our journey. We are sure to document our work to show the immediate impact your money has had. Annette will be posting a daily log on her and Dean's Facebook accounts so you can keep up with our experience.