Good Evening, We’re From Ukraine! 🎶🇺🇦
My name is Oleksandra. I’m one of the owners of Olde Soul, and I’m from Mukachevo, a small town in Western Ukraine currently sheltering over 100,000 refugees. I'm writing this from Austin, Texas, where my husband, our kids, and I are safe. I’m heartbroken, but extremely hopeful—because together, we can help Ukraine, and we can win this war against Russia.
Olde Soul Marketplace wasn’t always about selling products to support Ukraine. From the beginning, our goal was to create a space that connects small makers with people who care about supporting small businesses. Since launching in 2020, we’ve stayed true to that mission.
But everything changed on February 24, 2022. I got a text from my brother—still living in Ukraine—that Russian forces had entered the country. I turned on the news and watched tanks cross the border. The next day, through tears, I figured out how I could help. I began designing Ukrainian-inspired tees, sweatshirts, and accessories.
A few days later, I connected with Ukrainian artists online and started collaborating. We created designs calling for Ukrainian freedom, demanding that putin be stopped, showing the massive size difference between russia and Ukraine, and honoring the Snake Island 13.
Why am I doing this, besides the obvious? Because this cause is personal. My brother and close family still live in Mukachevo. Others have been displaced from Kyiv. My cousin is on the front lines. This war has consumed my life, and this capsule is one way I can fight back.
100% of the proceeds from our We Stand With Ukraine capsule are donated directly to causes that matter:
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Buying medical aid, food, helmets, and gear for those on the front lines
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Supporting 24 Kanal Ukraine, a 24/7 news source that in 2022 was the only voice reaching people with access to radio only
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Donating directly to refugees like Sasha and Sophia, helping them escape the war zone
- Supporting Liberty Ukraine, a nonprofit corporation based in Austin, TX who commit to projects that have a direct impact on the lives and safety of those fighting for Ukraine.
Since launching this effort on March 20, 2022, we’ve raised over $50,000—and we’re still going strong.
Sadly, we’ve seen many online stores monetizing this war. That’s not what this is. When you shop with us, your dollars are helping within days of your purchase. If you'd like to see proof of donations, we’re happy to share—just email us at hello@theoldesoul.com.
If you want to learn more about Olde Soul, check out our About Page.
СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ! 💙💛
