New York, NY (March 21, 2022)…UJA-Federation of New York today announced a new round in emergency funding to address urgent humanitarian needs of people remaining in Ukraine as well as refugees. Since February 24, UJA has made $8.1 million in grants to help Ukrainians.
“As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth week, the level of devastation and displacement is hard to fathom. This round of grants focuses on helping to prevent against the exploitation of women and children, and also supports Ukrainians who remain in the country, including frail and elderly Jews and Holocaust survivors,” said Eric S. Goldstein, CEO, UJA-Federation of New York.
Information on UJA’s work in Ukraine and grantmaking can be found here: https://www.ujafedny.org/ukraine-crisis.
Given continued and escalating needs, UJA-Federation has approved the following additional emergency grants totaling $2.3 million
United Hatzalah – $500,000 to support urgent needs within Ukraine and Moldova, including the provision of humanitarian and medical services and supplies. United Hatzalah is among the few EMS organizations in parts of Moldova and is treating tens of thousands of refugees crossing the border.
World Jewish Relief – $500,000 to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Afya – $180,000 for a cargo plane to transport humanitarian and medical supplies to Ukraine.
Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (Chabad) – $180,000 for general humanitarian aid.
Sephardic Heritage Museum – $180,000 for rabbis in Ukraine to directly help their communities with humanitarian aid and rescue.
The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) – $140,000 to support the growing number of Ukrainians choosing to make aliyah.
IsraAID – $100,000 to keep refugee children and mothers in safe spaces with family- oriented centers, trained family facilitators, and child security volunteers.
JCC Budapest – $100,000 to support refugees in Hungary with humanitarian aid supplies and counseling.
JCC Krakow – $100,000 to collect and distribute food, medicine, hygienic supplies, toys and clothing for over 2,000 Ukrainians as well as to house Ukrainians.
JCC Warsaw – Up to $100,000 to support the refugee families in Warsaw including professionals who speak Ukrainian, legal services, and assistance in finding employment for women.
VOICE – $100,000 to protect women and girls against violence and respond to the unique humanitarian needs of other marginalized populations such as people of color and those identifying as LGBTQ.
American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) – $100,000 to support ongoing efforts in Ukraine to deliver critical humanitarian aid.
JCC in Mykolaiv – $18,000 to support the Jewish community of Mykolaiv with cash and humanitarian aid.
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About UJA-Federation of New York
Working with a network of hundreds of nonprofits, UJA extends its reach from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching the lives of 4.5 million people each year. Every year, UJA allocates approximately $150 million in grants. In addition, to date, UJA has allocated nearly $70 million in emergency funds to help respond to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Aid has supported New Yorkers facing food insecurity, UJA partner organizations providing essential health and human services to New Yorkers, Jewish Community Centers, low-income students, single parents, and ensuring dignified Jewish burials. For more information, please visit ujafedny.org.