Your compassion in action — Our Holiday Campaign results
As our “A Little Holiday Magic Goes a Long Way” Holiday Campaign ended on January 12, we simply want to say thank you for helping bring light to Ukrainians this winter.
Since November 28, thousands of donors and supporters came together in an extraordinary way. In addition to the powerful donation matching programs by Barbara Crook & Dan Greenberg, The Danbe Foundation on Giving Tuesday and by the Myhal Family Foundation since December 9 —over $3.5 million was raised in support of the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s joint initiative with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress!
As temperatures remain bitterly cold and Russia’s attacks on critical energy infrastructure continue, this is not just a number. These funds are already being directed toward urgent humanitarian assistance to help ensure that Ukrainians have heat, food, clean water, medical care and the basic necessities they need to survive the coldest months of the year as they live under constant threat.
Lighting the way
Such an incredible result comes from the generosity of thousands of donors — every gift, no matter the size, played a vital role in reaching families across Ukraine. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you who stood with Ukraine this holiday season. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary outpouring of Canadian compassion.
In addition to the thousands of generous gifts that powered this campaign, we wish to recognize the following donors whose contributions of $30,000 and more helped accelerate our humanitarian response. Their generosity strengthened a movement built by our entire community:
- Myhal Family Foundation
- Walsh Foundation
- Martha Jaciw (in memory of Dr. George Jaciw)
- Wheeler Family Foundation
- Barbara Crook & Dan Greenberg, The Danbe Foundation
- Anonymous donors (2)
Sharing a little holiday magic, thanks to Zirkova and Meest Canada
We are also delighted to announce the two donors who were randomly selected and will receive the Holiday Campaign gifts generously offered by our partners Zirkova and Meest Canada — a small gesture of thanks that carries our deepest appreciation for their solidarity with Ukraine. We have shared the happy news with them!
Kathy from Toronto will receive an exclusive Meest Canada VIP gift package including complimentary shipments to eligible destinations.
Gregory from Montreal will receive a festive Box of Favourite Things from Zirkova, featuring items curated by the founders, John and Katherine Vellinga.
From all of us at the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and our colleagues at the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, please know that your kindness is felt far beyond our borders. At a time when hope can feel fragile, you help keep it alive through the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine when it matters most and making a little holiday magic really go a long way!
Even though our Holiday Campaign has ended, the needs in Ukraine have not. The country is facing its worst energy crisis yet this winter as Russia continues to target Ukraine’s power generating capacity.
As Ukrainians endure days without electricity in brutal cold, your donation can help keep the lights and heat on.
Make a difference today by supporting the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
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.