Stronger Together: Accelerating Relief Efforts for Ukrainian Refugees
in New York City
The Ukrainian Habitat Fund announces
Stronger Together: An Evening of Fundraising for Ukrainian Refugees on 26 October at Veselka
20 October 2022, New York City. Due to the war in Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians are forced to seek safety and asylum in what is the largest and fastest growing refugee crisis in recent history. New York City, which already has the largest Ukrainian community in America, is quickly becoming home to more families escaping the war each day that require support on the ground.
The Ukrainian Habitat Fund (UHF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services for displaced families, is hosting Stronger Together: An Evening of Fundraising for Ukrainian Refugees. UHF is already helping refugees during what is now the largest displacement of Europeans since World War II, and the event is set to raise funds so that UHF can expand their efforts. As more families continue to seek refuge in NYC, UHF has a growing list of families that need housing and access to vital resources such as healthcare, education, and employment.
This community event will be held on October 26th at the iconic Veselka restaurant, located in the Little Ukraine area of the East Village in NYC. It will be an opportunity for the community to come together to raise awareness and the funds necessary to support refugees by giving them access to critical resources, most importantly housing.
The night will be full of delicious Ukrainian food, cocktails, live entertainment, silent auctions, raffles, speeches from community leaders, and you’ll get to hear first-hand from refugee families. All attendees will leave this event inspired and equipped with information about how they can directly transform the lives of impacted families.
Confirmed speakers include:
Manuel Castro, Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, Office of the Mayor, City of New York
Carlina Rivera, Representative of the 2nd Council District of New York City
Andrij Dobriansky, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
To learn more about the Ukrainian Habitat Fund, how to get involved, or to make a donation to support the mission of providing housing for displaced families moving to NYC, visit www.UkrainianHabitatFund.com.
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About Ukrainian Habitat Fund
New York-based Ukrainian Habitat Fund (UHF) helps secure housing and provides vital assistance to support Ukrainian refugees who were forced to leave their homes because of the Russian invasion.
UHF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded by sisters Lidiya and Gabriella Oros, who were born and raised in Ukraine and have lived in New York City since 2000. Working with a volunteer Board of Directors and Executive Team, UHF collaborates with New York City landlords to provide apartments to Ukrainian refugees for at least one year at a significant discount, with rent support provided as needed. UHF also connects displaced Ukrainians with healthcare and mental health services, as well as educational, recreational, and work opportunities to ensure they resettle successfully.
About Vesleka
Since 1954, Veselka has been serving up traditional Ukrainian food in the heart of the East Village. Veselka has raised over $250,000 for Ukrainian relief efforts since the war started in February.