We have been working with Ukrainian software engineers for almost as long as BrightLocal has existed. In that time we have had contributions from over 80 different Ukrainian team members. We have a strong kinship with Ukraine and its people and are devastated by Russia’s ongoing campaign of aggression.
In early 2022, BrightLocal held a fundraiser for Ukraine—a virtual event gathering the brightest minds in local SEO together for a one-day conference.
Through our fundraising efforts, and thanks to the generosity of the local SEO community, our families, and friends, we raised over $110k to buy medical supplies and aid for the people of Ukraine… and then we drove there to deliver it ourselves!
Four members of the BrightLocal team are actively fighting in the war. We pray every day for their safe return to their families, and for an end to this conflict.
Members of our Ukrainian team are doing what they can to raise money for the citizens and army of Ukraine, including through BrightLocal ‘Big Heart Award’ donations.
Our team members have worked hard to build things like camouflage nets to support the war effort and keep Ukrainian soldiers safe.
Team members close to the worst-hit parts of Ukraine have been volunteering in aid centers.
As soon as we could, BrightLocal provided housing outside Ukraine for team members fleeing the invasion with their families.
Throughout the conflict, BrightLocal has supported Ukrainian team members and their families financially by continuing to pay salaries when they were unable to work.
BrightLocal has bought heaters and battery packs to help keep the Ukrainian team keep their families warm through winter.
