With generous support from Estonians in the USA, the Estonian Relief Committee, known as Eesti Abistamiskomitee USA-s, achieves its mission to: (1) help Estonians that are less fortunate, and (2) help preserve and promote Estonian culture and heritage in the United States.

In Estonia, grants support the handicapped, needy children, hungry families, and veterans via Estonia’s registered local charities including: Estonian Support Union of the Deafblind, Tallinn Children's Hospital Foundation, Food banks, and Estonian Association of Injured Soldiers. 

In the USA, grants help preserve and promote Estonian culture and heritage including: Estonian-American boy and girl scouts, youth groups, summer camps, educational societies, choirs and dance groups, Estonian Archives in the USA, Free Estonian Word, and applicable non-profit projects and events.

The Board of Directors are: 

Toomas Kilm – President,

Helena Otsa – Vice President,

Virve Vaher – Secretary,

Kaarel Laev – Treasurer, and

Liisa Sestrich – Grants Director.

For more information and to donate via PayPal or credit card, please visit www.estoreliefusa.org or donate by check to: Estonian Relief Committee Inc., 243 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Established in New York in 1941, the Estonian Relief Committee is a non-profit corporation organized under IRC §501(c)(3) so your donations are tax deductible.