Standing with Our Community When It Matters Most | Etsy News Blog — blog.etsy.com

Standing with Our Community When It Matters Most Feb 28, 2022 • by Josh Silverman Image credit: LittleValleyStudio The events unfolding in Ukraine weigh heavily on us all. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted in the region, especially Etsy sellers and buyers as well as family and friends of our global team.  Being part of a community means that when one part is suffering, the rest of us must step up and offer our support. To do our part, we’ve reached out to sellers in the region to ensure they know how to access help with their accounts or place their shops on hold during this difficult time. We also know that many sellers are facing tremendous financial hardship as a result of the turmoil. To alleviate some of the burden, we are canceling the current balances owed to Etsy by all sellers in Ukraine, which includes listing fees, transaction fees, advertising fees, and more. This represents a contribution of approximately $4 million towards our community. We’ve long been committed to creating economic opportunities as well as offering assistance in times of distress or injustice. Our efforts to support Etsy sellers in Ukraine are a reflection of that commitment. To the Etsy team, thank you for coming together to support these sellers during such an uncertain time. And to anyone in our community impacted by this conflict, your safety and wellbeing remain in our thoughts. Josh Silverman Josh Silverman is Etsy’s Chief Executive Officer, leading the company as it builds a platform that empowers creative entrepreneurs around the world. He is also a member of Etsy’s board of directors. Share this article on: Facebook Pinterest Twitter

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