With donations topping $500,000, Ukraine Relief Fund gets 3 new matching grants totaling $150,000

With more than $500,000 already raised, the Town of Palm Beach United Way Ukraine Relief Fund has received an additional $150,000 in matching grants from three island couples to help refugees fleeing their country in the wake of Russia's invasion.

Jim and Irene Karp, Joe and Susan Plumeri, and John and Jana Scarpa each have donated $50,000 in matching grants for the cause, the United Way announced Tuesday. The donors will match contributions dollar for dollar.

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