Bravery Foundation

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

• The Bravery Foundation is a Canadian CRA registered charity located in Kelowna, BC
• We provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine and support displaced Ukrainians, refugees and volunteers serving in Ukraine

Vision: Freedom for ALL!
Mission: We Support Refugees & Displaced People
Mandate: People, Planet, Protect
Values: Serve, Educate, Respect

DISPLACED UKRAINIANS

We work hard to facilitate and connect Ukrainian refugees and displaced Ukrainians with local Okanagan organizations, various community resources and businesses. We're here to make sure Ukrainians have access to items like clothes, food, education and so much more. Our goal is to support them on their journey to becoming contributing members of Canadian society.

We've populated resource pages with links to Federal, Provincial, Regional (Okanagan), and local (Kelowna) resources to help those settling in Canada. A centralized system has been developed to connect local residents who have job offerings and other kindnesses with Ukrainians re-locating to our Valley. Our system also helps displaced Ukrainians make kindness requests and employment requests through our website. Our goal is to create a central hub so TOGETHER we can connect those in need with those who can help. 

We are a CRA registered charity based in Kelowna, BC that's partnered with the United Way BC. Through our connection to various Okanagan businesses and organizations we've been able to create resources for displaced Ukrainians settling in our community. We've facilitated emergency dental care through Kelowna's Gospel Mission Dental Clinic for those in immediate need. By connecting with Ebus we've secured free bus rides for Ukrainians arriving in Vancouver who want to come to the Okanagan Valley. 

Our collaborations with various organizations that help displaced Ukrainians in the Okanagan allows us to serve Ukrainians who've chosen to call our community home. Alliances with local hotels owned by Argus Hospitality Group helped us establish employment opportunities for displaced Ukrainians. Affiliations with International Gateway Kelowna, a local English language school connected to WorkBC and KCR, ensures Ukrainians have a safe place to learn English, become gainfully employed and connect with one another. 

Our relationship with Value Village through their Get to Give program allows the Bravery Foundation to provide bulk items like school supplies, winter jackets and sports equipment for community initiatives designed for larger groups of displaced Ukrainians.

HUMANITARIAN AID

Bravery Foundation is a proud supporter of volunteers dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Our brave volunteers help Ukrainians living in Ukraine who've lost their homes, belongings and lives. They bring much needed medical supplies and other non-lethal aid to those in greatest need.

​These courageous volunteers have left their jobs and pay for their own airline tickets, food and accommodations to help displaced Ukrainians living in Ukraine. They leave behind family and friends to serve those in greatest need. We are here to help Ukrainians displaced in their own country, volunteers traveling to Ukraine and family members of volunteers.

To learn about our fundraising efforts, click here!

Constitutional Charitable Purposes

1. To relieve poverty by providing necessities of life, including food, clean water, clothing, medical supplies, medicine, protective gear and/or shelter to victims of war in Ukraine.
2. To relieve poverty by providing necessities of life, including food, clean water, clothing, protective gear and/or shelter to needy immigrants and Ukrainian refugees and their families as well as offering financial assistance necessary for their relocation and settling in Canada and referring them to the appropriate resources, if necessary.
3. To relieve poverty by providing financial assistance, to be used for necessities of life, to poor families of volunteers who quit their jobs to travel to Ukraine to help victims of war.
4. To provide education, counseling and other support services to needy immigrants and Ukrainian refugees including job search programs, translation services, accompaniment and referral service during administrative procedures and information programs on Canadian culture and life in Canada.

Charitable Status 

1. Status: Registered
2. Type of Qualified Donee: Charity
3. Designation: Private Foundation
4. Charity Type: Relief of Poverty
5. Category: Organizations Relieving Poverty
6. Charitable Tax Number: 742323207 RR0001
7. BC Incorporation Number: S0076173​

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