Ukraine: One Year Later
In February 2022, the world watched in horror while Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Overnight,
the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia launched the Emergency Response Campaign,
and thanks to the local community’s generosity, acted immediately to provide critical aid to
those in need.

With the Jewish Federation’s support, Ukrainian Jewish brothers and sisters
continue to persevere despite the physical, mental and emotional burdens of war
that they face every day.

Hope Perseveres for Ukrainian Refugees
with $1.5 Million Raised
To date, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Emergency
Response campaign has raised almost $1.5 million, providing critical
humanitarian work on the ground in Ukraine, in neighboring
countries, in Israel and here at home through partner agencies.

$755,000 allocated to the Jewish Federations of North
America’s (JFNA) national campaign of $85 million, funding over
50 organizations with operations on the ground in Ukraine and
neighboring countries
$80,500 for flights to Israel for refugees from Ukraine and Russia,
provided by the Jewish Agency For Israel (JAFI)
$376,000 granted for trauma and medical services for refugees including those
in Israel; the Emergency Volunteer Project, through which firefighters from Greater
Philadelphia assisted with rescue and recovery efforts alongside Israeli firefighters in
Ukraine; and IT Works, a program in Israel providing employment training for immigrants
from Ukraine and Russia
Dedicated Resources
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is one of six Jewish Federations nationally to receive
a grant as part of Jewish Federations of North America’s $1 million Ukrainian Resettlement initiative.

These additional dollars allowed for increased support of local organizations helping Ukrainian refugees
now living in Philadelphia.

Meet Irina
When arriving in Philadelphia, Irina was ready to overcome the hurdles that come with being a refugee, such as securing
work authorization, finding a job and a place to live. But, the most important item on her list was to find a place for her
children to feel safe and acclimate to the new country. Irina discovered KleinLife, a Jewish Federation-supported organization,
that opened a free camp for Ukrainian refugee children. Just a few short weeks in camp and Irina’s children began to smile again.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has spent decades building a strong relationship with
global partner agencies, creating a strong infrastructure to support vulnerable Jewish communities.

This relationship uniquely positioned the Jewish Federation to respond quickly to the invasion of Ukraine,
providing critical support in the greatest time of need.

Learn more about the Jewish Federation’s impact
in Ukraine at: jewishphilly.org/Ukraine
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