The Fundraiser for Ukraine sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Hamilton in conjunction with the Cotton Factory was held on May 30, 2024, at the Cotton Factory in Hamilton.
Approximately 150 people supported the event, featuring Ukrainian dancing by the Chaika Intermediate Dancers, a performance by Victor Mishalow's Bandura group, traditional Ukrainian folk music played
by Zenon Holadyk, live painting by three artists, a silent auction and a raffle. Of special delight were the delicious pyrohy and chocolate truffles in the blue and yellow colours of the
Ukrainian flag made by Stephanie Strychowsky.
The Fundraiser raised a total of $15,000 for medical aid for Ukraine which was donated to Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) a non-profit organization that sends medical aid to vulnerable
countries. For every dollar raised HPIC receives an additional $10 in medical assistance. The UCC Hamilton donation of $15,000 will equal $150,000 in medicine going to medical facilities in
Ukraine.
In addition to the funds raised by UCC Hamilton, GSK Canada, one of HPIC's partners will match our $15,000 donation to make the final amount going to Ukraine in medical aid $165,000.
The Fundraiser for Ukraine would not be the success that it was if it were not for the UCC Member organizations who donated prizes for the raffle, and for the volunteers who gave up their afternoon
and evening to set up and help at the event:
UCC Member organizations:
Fundraiser for Ukraine Volunteers:
Artists:
Thank you to all who attended and donated to this fundraiser, our partner organizations, and our volunteers. Thank you as well to the Cotton Factory for hosting this event.
For upcoming events throughtout 2023, view the UCC Community Calendar and join in the celebrations, memorials and local events in your area.
With the war in Ukraine, it is anticipated tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing war will make their way to Canada.
The City of Hamilton is facilitating a local community response to support Ukrainian arrivals.
Proactive coordination between the local Ukrainian community, the City, immigration/resettlement agencies, public health, and health care agencies, social services (housing and income supports), child care, and education is needed to safely support and warmly welcome the arrival of Ukrainian newcomers.