Protect the future of Ukrainian children today.
UWAA's Impact since 2017
$500K+
raised for Ukrainian children
14,500+
mothers & children supported
200+
children with cancer & critical illnesses helped daily
Your Impact: Where Support Goes
Protecting Families Escaping Violence
City of Goodness. Your support provides a secure refuge and rehabilitation for mothers and children fleeing domestic violence and conflict in Ukraine.
Fighting Pediatric Cancer in Ukraine
EVUM. We deliver urgent medical supplies and fund life-saving cancer treatments for sick children navigating healthcare crisis in war zones.
Empowering the Chicago Ukrainian Community
Local Support. We build local partnerships and host collaborative fundraising events with fellow nonprofits to support and uplift Ukrainian families rebuilding their lives right here in Chicago.
84¢ of every dollar spent went to programs in Ukraine
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025 — $104,810 of $124,872 in total spending went as grants to programs in Ukraine. Officers are paid $0.
A portion of all raised funds is directed toward the essential administrative services required to run our organization securely. This includes necessary operational costs such as accounting, transportation, taxes, and software systems.
Your Partnership Can Transform Lives:
Join us in building better futures for children escaping hardship.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIVE FUNDRAISING
UWAA teams up with local communities, nonprofits, and businesses nationwide to support Ukrainian children. Together, we help our partners fulfill their charitable missions while sending vital, direct aid to Ukrainian kids.
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UPCOMING EVENT
Benefit Concert: Raising Funds for City of Goodness with Zlata Ognevich
Join us for a special evening of live music and unwavering support for Ukraine! Featuring an incredible performance by Zlata Ognevich and a guest appearance by Marta Levchenko, founder of the City of Goodness shelter.
When: Nov 13, 2026
Where: Passage | Northbrook, IL
