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

3% Cover the Fee

Your Impact: Where Support Goes

Mother holding her toddler at the City of Goodness shelter

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.

UWAA members and supporters at a community event

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.

The Heritage Foundation of 1st Security Federal Savings Bank
The Heritage Foundation of 1st Security Federal Savings Bank
Selfreliance Federal Credit Union
Selfreliance Federal Credit Union
Hromovytsia
Hromovytsia

News & Resources

UWAA Fundraising Concert — Zlata Ognevich, featuring special guest Marta Levchenko, founder of City of Goodness — 13 November 2026, Passage, Northbrook, Illinois

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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