REFUGEES & DISPLACED UKRAINIANS
We work hard to facilitate and connect Ukrainian refugees and displaced Ukrainians with local Okanagan families, various community resources and businesses. We're here to make sure Ukrainians have tangible items like clothes, personal care products and food, when they first arrive and to support them on their journey to becoming contributing members of Canadian society.
We've populated resource pages with links to Federal, Provincial, Regional (Okanagan), and local (Kelowna) resources to help those settling in Canada. A centralized data entry system has been developed to connect local residents who have job offerings and other kindnesses to Ukrainians re-locating to our Valley. Our system allows displaced Ukrainians to make kindness requests, employment requests and emergency accommodation requests through our website. Our goal is to create a central hub so TOGETHER, in an orderly and targeted fashion, we can connect those in need with those who can help.
The Bravery Foundation has partnered with the United WayBC and is connected to various Okanagan businesses and organizations in order to create resources for displaced Ukrainians in our community. We've facilitated dental care programs through Kelowna's Gospel Mission Dental Clinic for those with immediate dental needs. By connecting with Ebus we've secured free bus rides for Ukrainians arriving in Vancouver who want to settle in the Okanagan Valley. Our collaborations with Mamas For Mamas has allowed us to set up free shopping events and prepare Welcome Baskets for distribution by Kelowna Community Resources (KCR), so displaced Ukrainians receive much needed items, like clothes, food and personal care products. Alliances with local hotels, owned by Argus Hospitality Group, has helped us establish emergency accommodations for those with immediate housing requirements as well as employment needs. And last but not least, we’re connected to Value Village's Get to Give program, which allows us to provide bulk items like school supplies, winter jackets and sports equipment for community initiatives designed for larger groups of displaced Ukrainians.
HUMANITARIAN AID
The Bravery Foundation is a proud supporter of a group of volunteers dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. These brave volunteers help Ukrainians living in Ukraine who've lost their homes, belongings and lives. They bring much needed medical supplies and food to those in greatest need.
These courageous volunteers have left their jobs and pay for their own airline tickets, food and accommodations to help displaced Ukrainians living in Ukraine. They leave behind family and friends to serve those in greatest need. The Bravery Foundation is here to help Ukrainians displaced in their own country, volunteers traveling to Ukraine and family members of volunteers.
To learn about our fundraising efforts, click here!
OUR MANDATES
Mandate One
- To alleviate poverty of displaced Ukrainians in Canada by linking them to government resources
- To alleviate poverty of displaced Ukrainians in Canada by helping them access clothes, personal care products, household items & food
- To alleviate poverty of displaced Ukrainians by connecting them with local Canadian businesses & community members
Mandate Two
- To alleviate poverty of displaced Ukrainians living in Ukraine by purchasing medical supplies, food, clean water, protective gear & shelter
- To alleviate poverty of volunteers traveling to Ukraine by covering the cost of transportation, accommodations to/from & in Ukraine
- To alleviate poverty of families of volunteers going to Ukraine by providing financial support for their mortgages & various bills