Federation Announces Ukraine Assistance Fund
Helping in Ukraine
March 6, 2014
The Jewish Federation has announced the Ukraine Assistance Fund as an initial response to the situation in Ukraine.
“As the situation escalates, needs in the Ukrainian Jewish community become even more acute,” said Michael Siegal, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “It’s critical that we maintain our commitment to provide assistance to the most vulnerable in our community and ensure our Jewish institutions are secure."
The Executive Committee of the Federation yesterday authorized the distribution of funds raised through our collective Federations to overseas agencies.
The Ukrainian Jewish population, estimated at around 300,000, is one of the largest in the world. The area is already home to some of the world’s poorest Jews, and the currency devaluation and increasing economic uncertainty are affecting the entire community.
We are committed to working with our partners at home and abroad throughout this crisis.
“It’s critical that we maintain our commitment to provide assistance to the most vulnerable in our community and ensure our Jewish institutions are secure."