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Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Upturn
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan . Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis. ' As wildfires destroy homes, displace families, and blanket communities in smoke, we see firsthand the toll this emergency is taking on Canadians, many of whom stood with Ukrainians when they needed them most ,' said Andrew Maleckyj, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation . ' This donation is our way of standing with Canadians now .' 'We are grateful to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their generous support that will benefit people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,' said Melanie Soler, vice-president, emergency management, Canadian Red Cross . 'As we continue to respond to one of the worst wildfire seasons in the prairies, the Red Cross is committed to helping people while they are away from home and as they begin to recover.' 'Our hearts go out to our neighbours whose lives and homes are affected by these wildfires,' said Alexandra Chyczij, National President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 'The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will do all we can to support these communities during their time of need.' The $100,000 contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief. This includes financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. United by care and driven by community, CUF and UCC reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the Canadian communities that continue to make their work possible. To donate and learn more about the CUF, please visit . Social Media: Instagram: @ canadaukrainefoundation Facebook: @cufoundation YouTube: @canada-ukrainefoundation2010 Media Contacts: Zai Karim [email protected] – 647-983-6669 Shannon Kenney [email protected] – 416-770-0359 About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada. To learn more: About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal A joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) was launched in January 2022 to coordinate the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts focus on supporting displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both in Ukraine and among those displaced to Europe and Canada. To date, the UHA has delivered over $95 million in aid, helping more than 6 million people. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan . Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis. ' As wildfires destroy homes, displace families, and blanket communities in smoke, we see firsthand the toll this emergency is taking on Canadians, many of whom stood with Ukrainians when they needed them most ,' said Andrew Maleckyj, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation . ' This donation is our way of standing with Canadians now .' 'We are grateful to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their generous support that will benefit people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,' said Melanie Soler, vice-president, emergency management, Canadian Red Cross . 'As we continue to respond to one of the worst wildfire seasons in the prairies, the Red Cross is committed to helping people while they are away from home and as they begin to recover.' 'Our hearts go out to our neighbours whose lives and homes are affected by these wildfires,' said Alexandra Chyczij, National President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 'The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will do all we can to support these communities during their time of need.' The $100,000 contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief. This includes financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. United by care and driven by community, CUF and UCC reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the Canadian communities that continue to make their work possible. To donate and learn more about the CUF, please visit . Social Media: Instagram: @ canadaukrainefoundation Facebook: @cufoundation YouTube: @canada-ukrainefoundation2010 Media Contacts: Zai Karim zai@ - 647-983-6669 Shannon Kenney shannon@ - 416-770-0359 About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada. To learn more: About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal A joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) was launched in January 2022 to coordinate the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts focus on supporting displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both in Ukraine and among those displaced to Europe and Canada. To date, the UHA has delivered over $95 million in aid, helping more than 6 million people. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Toronto Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New data shows elderly New Yorkers face financial hardship
A new study shows more older New Yorkers are living in poverty than ever — with many senior citizens having no money saved and returning to work. In association with the AARP, the Center for an Urban Future (CUF) released new data showing 18.4% of seniors living in poverty, and increase of nearly 41% over the past decade. Nearly 60% of Big Apple septuagenarians and their elders reported no retirement income, according to the center's calculations. At 63.6%, the Bronx reported the highest share of elderly adults with no income out of any borough. Brooklyn was a close second, followed by Queens and Manhattan respectively. Staten Island, where 52.3% of older adults reported no retirement income, fared best. CUF's policy brief showed nearly 19% of the city's elders report no income from Social Security. In 2023, 14.5% of senior New Yorkers were employed. That number is now 19%, which amounts to 245,959 elderly workers, CUF found. Compounding the issue is the fact that 1,366,151 older adults — a purported all-time high — call New York City home. CUF said that number constitutes 'a remarkable 33.5% increase over the last decade.' Only seven U.S. cities have entire populations larger than New York's number of elderly people alone. 'A staggering 250,901 New Yorkers aged 65 and over lived below the poverty line in 2023, up from 178,067 in 2013,' the CUF reported. Minority populations are being hardest hit among the aging. Citywide poverty rates among older Hispanic adults is 27.2%, followed by Asian older adults at 24.7% and Black older adults at 18.2%. White older adults reported a 12.9% poverty rate. Older immigrants reportedly face a 21.7% poverty rate, which is nearly 7% higher than what U.S. natives in New York City experience. The 25-year-old CUF offered several recommendations to help the city deal with its growing number of seniors in need of financial assistance. Those suggestions include solidifying funding for the Department for the Aging (DFTA), which 'has experienced major budget swings in recent years.' The center said financial stability within that agency would make planning for the future easier. A $50 million investment to improve 'NYC's crumbling aging services infrastructure' is also proposed. The CUF says many senior centers are operating with poor temperature control and ventilation systems — particularly in New York City Housing Authority developments.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deputy dead after being struck by father of man shot by police May 1. What we know
A Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy has died after being hit by a car driven by the father of a man who was killed by Cincinnati police the day before. Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said during a news conference that the sheriff's deputy, whose identity was not released, was hit by a car being driven by the father of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton. The crash happened around 1 p.m. May 2. The crash comes a day after police fatally shot Hinton in East Price Hill during a car theft investigation. Here's what we know. When and where was the fatal crash? The crash occurred around 1 p.m. May 1, just a few hours before the beginning of graduation ceremonies for the University of Cincinnati. It happened near the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnet Woods in the CUF neighborhood, north of UC's campus. The deputy was outside of his vehicle operating a traffic light when a car driven by Hinton's father, Rodney HInton Jr., entered the intersection and struck him. Lawyer: Family had watched body camera of shooting just hours before deputy was killed The deputy and Hinton's father were transported to the hospital in critical condition. The deputy later died. Traffic on Martin Luther King Drive was closed for several hours after the crash. The road reopened shortly after 6 p.m. Who was the deputy who died in the crash? The deputy's identity has not been released yet. Theetge said he had recently retired from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and was working a special detail by directing traffic for the graduation. "The officer was just out doing his job," Theetge said. Officials have withheld the deputy's name, citing Marsy's Law, legislation meant to protect victims of crimes. Who is charged in the crash? Cincinnati police said the driver of the vehicle that struck the deputy, 38-year-old Rodney Hinton Jr., has been arrested on a charge of aggravated murder. What happened during the police shooting in East Price Hill? On May 1, the day before the fatal crash, Cincinnati police went to an apartment complex in East Price Hill after learning a stolen vehicle was found there. Four suspects, who police believed stole the car, took off running into the woods, some in different directions. One officer chased 18-year-old Ryan Hinton, who was seen holding a gun. The officer called out twice that Hinton had a gun. The suspect tripped but continued to run between two dumpsters with a gun in his hand, before he encountered another officer, Theetge said. Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge at a press conference on 3201 Warsaw Ave., Thursday, May 1, in East Price Hill. Police responded to a shooting on the 2500 block of Warsaw Avenue. The other officer was pursuing someone else when the armed suspect emerged from between the dumpsters, Theetge said. The body camera showed the officer fired four to five rounds at the suspect as he ran in the officer's direction. While it's unclear from the blurred body camera footage, Theetge said, the officer who fired the shots said in interviews that the suspect pointed the gun at him. More: Fatal East Price Hill police shooting happened during 'six quick seconds,' chief says Was the fatal crash intentional? Police and a lawyer for Hinton's father have not provided details on the intentions behind the crash. Hinton's lawyer said in an interview with The Enquirer that the father was "very distraught" watching body camera footage of the shooting earlier in the day, around 10 a.m. "He couldn't finish watching the video," Michael Wright, of the Cochran Law Firm, said of the father. "It was very difficult to watch for the family." Cincinnati police officers were involved in a shooting before 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Westview Condominiums on Warsaw Avenue in East Price Hill. Have police arrested the other suspects after the police shooting? Theetge said after the shooting, the other three suspects ran off into a steep, heavily wooded area. After an extensive search, she said, police apprehended Jurell Austin, 18, and 19-year-old Deanthony Bullocks. A third suspect evaded police custody, Theetge said. Gov. Mike DeWine sent condolences Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statement about the death of the deputy who died in the line of duty May 2 while directing traffic. "Fran and I are saddened to learn about the Hamilton County deputy hit by a vehicle and killed in the line of duty today. I have been briefed on the ongoing investigation and am sickened by what appears to be an intentional act of violence. We offer our sincere condolences to the deputy's family, friends, and colleagues." This story will be updated. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Rodney Hinton Jr. identified as driver who hit deputy: What we know
