The Easton-Sviatohirsk Sister City Steering Committee recently held “Easton Rocks for Ukraine,” a benefit concert in partnership with Christ Church Easton, to raise funds to help restore and rebuild Sviatohirsk, Easton’s sister city in war-torn Ukraine.
Irena Hart and Friends performed at the event on Sept. 10 at 59 Church Road. Hart, a Ukrainian-born singer/songwriter and activist, sang a sampling of Ukrainian folks songs. In addition, Friends, a three-piece band, performed a variety of popular and rock numbers.
Proceeds from the concert will be used to help fund the committee’s goal to raise $30,000 to purchase a pellet manufacturing machine to heat homes in Sviatohirsk. Previously, the committee raised funds through donations from Easton’s residents to purchase and deliver a dump truck and water filtration system for Sviatohirsk.
To donate to the program, which was launched in March, go to www.UkraineAidInternational.org/donate and select the “Easton-Sviatohirsk Sister City” designation on the donation page.
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The Easton-Sviatohirsk Sister City Steering Committee organized the fundraising event Easton Rocks for Ukraine! held at Christ Church Easton on Sunday, Sept. 10. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Audience enjoys Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Audience enjoys Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. hoto by Mollie Lewis 
Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Longtime resident Anne Fiyalka listens to the concert. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Audience watches Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
An audience member wears a sunflower in support of Ukraine. The flower has been used asa symbol of peace throughout the country’s history. Photo by Mollie Lewis 
Irena Hart and Friends play a benefit concert in Easton to support the Easton-Sviatohirsk sister city campaign. Photo by Sara Anastasi. 
The Easton-Sviatohirsk Sister City Steering Committee organized the fundraising event Easton Rocks for Ukraine! held at Christ Church Easton on Sunday, Sept. 10.
