Your trust helps Ukrainian families weather the hardest winter months
This time of year reminds us that hope often begins quietly, with one thoughtful act. In her holiday message, Ann Semotiuk, a member of our Board and Chair of our Governance Committee, reflects on how deeply we value the trust placed in us by Canadians, including the Ukrainian Canadian diaspora, whose generosity and compassion guide our work. We are equally grateful to the people of Ukraine, whose courage and resilience inspire us every day.
Watch Ann’s holiday message:
When you give to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, your kindness becomes something tangible for families enduring winter in unimaginable circumstances in Ukraine. A single donation can help keep a clinic open during a blackout, bring warmth and light to a cold home, or offer comfort to a parent doing everything they can to protect their child.
Your generosity shines far beyond where it starts. This holiday season, we invite you to help carry that hope a little farther. And thanks to the Myhal Family Foundation, donations to our Holiday Campaign supporting the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,000,000, doubling your impact for Ukraine this winter.
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To donate to our Holiday Campaign using AMEX, PayPal, or Google Pay, please visit our CanadaHelps page.
About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
Launched in January 2022 as a joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) coordinates the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts support displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both within Ukraine and among those who have sought refuge elsewhere in Europe and in Canada. To date, UHA has provided close to $100 million in humanitarian aid, reaching over 6 million people through 300+ projects.
About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation
Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada.