Support Ukraine
We are deeply saddened by the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Ukraine and condemn the Russian invasion of an independent country.
ULI is an apolitical organization with a mission to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. While ULI has no employees in Russia, for many years we have had a small chapter of members who have been sharing knowledge and best practices to deliver on ULI’s mission. However, following the invasion of Ukraine, we do not believe that mission can be effectively implemented in Russia at the current time. Therefore, we have suspended all activities and business in Russia.
Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, including the three million individuals and families that have traveled to nearby European countries in search of safety. Many of our members across Europe are actively working with relief organizations to provide housing and food for these refugees. These efforts have included the creative uses of non-residential spaces to provide short-term accommodation.
We recognize that many of our members are seeking ways to add their contributions to the effort to assist refugees escaping the conflict. Below is a list of relief organizations that our members and staff are supporting. As this situation develops further, ULI will be seeking ways to mobilize its staff and members to provide the assistance that is needed, and will provide additional details as appropriate.
Real Estate Industry Support for Ukrainian Crisis
List of organizations that our City Building Industry are supporting:
- BCU Foundation – Accepting financial donations to help fund shipments to Ukraine which have been donated and stored in Ontario warehouses.
- CanadaHelps – Compilation of charities working actively to support Ukrainian relief.
- Canadian-Ukrainian Foundation – Taking in financial donations to provide food packages, medicine and shelter to the Ukraine. They have raised $1.62M to date
- Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society – Provides settlement assistance to immigrants and responding to people who are deeply concerned for the safety of their families in Ukraine.
- League of Ukrainian Canadians – Providing the Ukrainian community with updates on recent news, activities and national contact information.
- Mriya Aid – Network of experts across Canada dedicated to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression.
- Red Cross Canada – Accepting financial donations, sharing a variety of resources, including mental health and wellbeing resources, international humanitarian law resources and how to speak with children about difficult things.
- The Globe & Mail – List of supporting verified fundraising campaigns, including the Government of Canada’s offer to match individual donations to the Canadian Red Cross.
Thank you to REALPAC for putting this list together.