Ukrainian Canadian Social Services Headquarters

Ukrainian Canadian Social Services headquartered in Etobicoke, ON is a national charitable organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive community-based social service programs. With branches strategically located across Canada in Vancouver, Edmonton, St. Catharines, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, UCSS provides essential support services tailored to meet the unique needs of Ukrainian communities and individuals throughout the country. The organization specializes in providing social support services to individuals and families in need, with particular focus on seniors and new immigrants requiring assistance during critical life transitions. UCSS offers financial assistance to needy persons and works collaboratively with other Ukrainian charitable organizations, government agencies, and community partners to deliver coordinated aid programs. The organization conducts comprehensive needs assessments of Ukrainian communities across Canada and develops responsive programs addressing identified social issues. Beyond domestic services, UCSS extends its charitable reach internationally, providing assistance programs to Ukrainians in South America, Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and former Yugoslavia, while also supporting community development initiatives in Ukraine since its independence in 1991. As a volunteer-led organization directed by a Board of Directors and Executive elected at triennial conventions, UCSS maintains membership in the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Ukrainian World Congress, positioning itself as part of the World Council of Ukrainian Social Services. The organization actively encourages community volunteerism and promotes education in social work and related disciplines, strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian communities to support their members.