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Union Bank and Trust president, bankers partner with local effort to help Ukrainian refugees

Warsaw's Refugee Intake Center

Courtesy Photo. Warsaw's Global Expo that now serves as an intake center for Ukrainian refugees.

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Union Bank and Trust's Andy Kafka, never thought his daily endeavors would bring him to Warsaw, where thousands of Ukrainians have sought refuge.

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Ukrainian children spending a day out at the zoo.

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Union Bank & Trust volunteers walk children to the park. 

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