Dear Friends,
Слава Україні! Glory to Ukraine!
As many of you already know, Giving Tuesday is known as the most philanthropic day of the year. The “Giving Tuesday” initiative began twelve years ago and today, many organizations, schools, charities, and churches have Giving Tuesday campaigns.
THANK YOU to our matching partners – the Ukrainian Credit Union Limited (UCU) and JoAnne Gludish of Toronto. The continued support of UCU provides the foundation to sustain the work of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Charitable & Educational Trust and JoAnne’s support is welcomed and greatly appreciated!
This year our theme was Invest in YOUTH Leadership, highlighting the work of the UCC Youth Ambassadors Program of the UCC C&E Trust. Participants actively participate in events and projects with a focus on:
- Leadership
- Skills and Competencies
- Peer Networking and Engagement
- Community Engagement
The selected Youth Ambassadors for 2025/2026 represent a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and talents, reflecting the rich tapestry of Canada’s Ukrainian community. For more information visit: https://youthambassadors.ucc.ca/
Your generosity on #GivingTuesday raised $32,685, plus the matching $16,000 from UCU and JoAnne Gludish, for a total of $48,685! Thank you! Дякуємо!
The Youth Ambassadors are just one of the highlights of the work of the UCC C&E Trust. We cannot do what we do without you – our trusted donors. The work of the UCC relies on your support and as UCC branches continue to open across Canada, there is much to be done. Your generosity is humbling and we know that you value the work of the UCC and the UCC C&E Trust.
May we continue as Ukrainian Canadians to support the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for many years to come, to proudly observe the accomplishments of our Ukrainian Canadian youth and our community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
