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Oakville Beaver | Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 32 Lifestyle How your holiday season giving can benefit Ukraine Russia's invasion of Ukraine has moti- vated many Canadians to find ways to support Ukrainians in Canada and abroad. The Government of Canada lists sev- eral trusted organizations and initiatives at canada.ca that can fulfill the desire of Canadians to channel their giving to those affected by the conflict. If you want to add Ukraine to your list of charities to support this holiday season, here are some of the options. Canadian Red Cross The Ukraine Humanitarian Support in Canada Appeal funds the Canadian Red Cross response to humanitarian needs of people displaced due to the conflict in Ukraine. As families transition to life in Canada, the Red Cross offers support and helps bridge the gaps in social services. Support can be in the form of provid- ing for immediate and ongoing basic needs, referrals, financial help, psycho- social support, community organization grants, assisting with finding loved ones and other help as needed. Visit donate. tedcross.ca. UN Refugee Agency UNHCR is working to provide humani- tarian assistance to Ukrainians who are being forced to flee their homes. The effort to keep them sheltered and safe l HAMILTON FAMILY THEATRE CAMBRIDGE | May 17 to June 10 | July 5 to July 23 | Aug 3 to Aug 20 | Oct 18 to Nov 5 | Nov 29 to Dec 24 ST. JACOBS COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE | April 5 to April 23 | May 17 to June 11 | July 12 to Aug 5 | Oct 26 to Nov 12 Nov 29 to Dec 31 ST. JACOBS SCHOOLHOUSE THEATRE | July 19 to Aug 27 | Oct 4 to Dec 24 includes working with governments in neighbouring countries and calling on them to keep their borders open to those seeking protection. For more details, visit give.unher.ca. Humanitarian Coalition More than $11 million has been donat- ed by Canadians to the Humanitarian Coalitions since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, making a differ- ence for the thousands of vulnerable Ukrainians affected. Women and chil- dren make up 90 per cent of those who require support that includes transporta- tion, shelter, food, hygiene items, medical supplies, tauma and mental health sup- port, education and access to jobs. Visit humanitariancoalition.ca/ukraine-crisis. Travel and Settlement Fund This fund assists displaced Ukrainians to reach homes across Canada by pro- viding airfare. Donations could assist as iia, i) many as 10,000 Ukrainians to escape unstable conditions and begin to rebuild their lives. The national effort was launched by the Shapiro Foundation, Canadian government, Air Canada and Miles4Migrants. Donations are deposited into the Travel & Settlement Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto and are used to sponsor displaced Ukrainians. Visit the website jewishfoun- dation.crowdchange.ca/13730 Air Canada Foundation (Aeroplan) nate Aeroplan points to Miles4Migrants or Ukrainian Relief Fund and the Shapiro Foundation will match the donor's generosity. Aeroplan points. donated to the campaign are managed by the Air Canada Foundation with 100 per cent of the points being redistributed to various charitable organizations sup- porting relief efforts for Ukrainian refu- gees and aiding those in critical need. Find more information at canada.ca. Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Dy