Highlighting Excellence in Leadership,
Finances and Mission-Driven Work
ROSELAND, N.J. and
LVIV-VYNNYKY, Ukraine,
May 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- By meeting key standards of
board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising
appeals, Hope for Ukraine achieved
accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation
signifies that Hope for Ukraine is
deserving of donor trust as they are a well-run nonprofit
organization.
"Receiving accreditation from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a
proud moment for us. It reaffirms our dedication to upholding the
highest standards of integrity and effectiveness in our
operations," says Yuriy Boyechko, President of Hope for
Ukraine.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is the nation's only
comprehensive charity evaluator, assisting donors in making sound
giving decisions. Donors know they can trust a charity if it is
accredited by the BBB WGA. Their broad standards go beyond what the
law requires and dives deeper than other charity monitoring
organizations. Each BBB WGA charity report process involves a
rigorous review using 20 holistic BBB Charity Standards,
interaction with charity officials about corrective actions needed
to address deficiencies, and quality control measures to assure
report accuracy. Thousands of charities have reports available to
the public at Give.org.
"The public can be assured that every charity evaluation is
completed with careful, objective analysis of charity information,"
says Art Taylor, president, and CEO
of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, "By achieving accreditation, Hope
for Ukraine has earned public
trust having demonstrated its commitment to sound governance,
transparency and achieving its mission."
Hope for Ukraine is committed
to making a positive difference in the lives of those impacted by
the crisis in Ukraine, with a
specific focus on offering humanitarian aid and support to
individuals and communities grappling with the challenges of the
conflict with Russia. Hope for
Ukraine's dedication runs deep,
particularly in serving the most vulnerable individuals and
families in impoverished communities. It provides essential
assistance such as food, medical care, shelter, and educational
support to those in need.
To date, Hope for Ukraine has
made significant contributions to those in need affected by the
war:
- 82 million meals served.
- 825 individuals were rescued from the war zone.
- 52 hospitals/clinics provided with essential medical
supplies.
- 1875 tons of humanitarian aid delivered.
- 1544 refugees sheltered.
- 600 children weekly attend after school programs.
The conflict in Ukraine has had
devastating effects, especially on its youngest inhabitants. Recent
estimates indicate that approximately 3.7 million people have been
displaced within the country, with a significant portion being
women accompanied by their children. The psychological impact on
children growing up in war-torn areas is indescribable. The
profound loss and destruction they witness lead to alarmingly high
rates of depression and anxiety.
In response to this dire situation, Hope for Ukraine has initiated an after-school arts and
crafts program, for approximately 600 children affected by the
conflict. This educational endeavor provides a much-needed respite
from the harsh realities of war, allowing the children to
momentarily escape and begin to heal from the deep emotional wounds
inflicted by the ongoing conflict.
ABOUT HOPE FOR UKRAINE
Hope for Ukraine is
a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 81-1401967),
passionately committed to making a positive impact in the lives of
those affected by the Ukraine crisis. Established with strong
dedication in 2016, our mission is rooted in compassion and driven
by the vision of a united, resilient, and peaceful Ukraine. Hope
For Ukraine is a four-star charity with Charity Navigator and
Platinum Transparency Charity with Candid, and it received vetted
status from Global Giving. These recognitions underscore our
dedication to transparency, accountability, and excellence in
supporting those impacted by the Ukraine crisis.
Hope For Ukraine was established with a mission to
provide assistance with food, shelter, and education to the needy
people in Ukraine. Ever since 2016, we have evolved ourselves
and helped people throughout the challenges of the Russian war. The
full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 served as a
rallying cry for Hope for Ukraine. In the face of hardship, we
redirected our efforts to address the urgent needs of those
affected by the conflict. Our primary focus shifted to providing
food, clothes, shelter, and medical support to people affected by
the war. Hope For Ukraine Charity | Donate to Ukraine Charity
Site (hfu.org).
ABOUT BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE
BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is a standards-based
charity evaluator that seeks to verify the trustworthiness of
nationally-soliciting charities by completing rigorous evaluations
based on 20 holistic standards that address charity governance,
effectiveness reporting, finances, fund raising, appeal accuracy,
and other issues. National charity reports are produced by the BBB
WGA and local charity reports are produced by local Better Business
Bureaus – all reports are available at Give.org.
Media Contacts:
Brigit Hennaman, Rubenstein Public Relations
212-805-3005
bhennaman@rubensteinpr.com
Bennett Weiner (BBB Wise Giving Alliance)
703.247.9323
bweiner@give.org
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