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Union Bank and Trust president, bankers partner with local effort to help Ukrainian refugees
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Union Bank and Trust president, bankers partner with local effort to help Ukrainian refugees
- Evelyn Mejia
- May 29, 2022
- May 29, 2022 Updated Jul 4, 2023
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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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Courtesy Photo. Andy Kafka, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer of Union Bank and Trust
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Ukrainian children spending a day out at the zoo.
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Courtesy Photo. Union Bank & Trust CEO Angie Muhleisen hugging a young Ukrainian refugee at dinner.
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Union Bank & Trust volunteers walk children to the park.
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Courtesy Photo. Jason McCowen spending time with a young Ukrainian refugee.
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Courtesy Photo. Union Bank & Trust CEO Angie Muhleisen hugging a young Ukrainian refugee at dinner.
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Courtesy Photo. Jason McCowen spending time with a young Ukrainian refugee.
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Courtesy Photo. Warsaw's Global Expo that now serves as an intake center for Ukrainian refugees.
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Union Bank & Trust volunteers walk children to the park.
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Ukrainian children spending a day out at the zoo.
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Courtesy Photo. Andy Kafka, Vice President and Senior Trust Officer of Union Bank and Trust
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