BCU Foundation held a fundraising event “Resilient Hearts – An Evening Where Compassion Meets Action” on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Since its establishment in 2006, BCU Foundation has distributed about $24 million in support of countless projects to a multitude of organizations across Canada, including over $8 million for humanitarian and medical initiatives in Ukraine and efforts to combat Russian disinformation about Ukraine and its people. Today, the Foundation holds $52 million in assets and supports 59 designated funds dedicated to cultural and educational initiatives.

The evening featured two distinguished guest speakers from Ukraine — YouTube documentary journalist Caolan Robertson and internationally celebrated Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko, who led the successful campaign to have Ukrainian borscht recognized as Ukrainian borscht UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing. Their powerful presentations highlighted both the human stories behind the war and the importance of preserving Ukrainian culture and identity.

The successful event was attended by 420 donors and raised over $150,000, including a Platinum sponsorship of $50,000 from BCU Financial. We thank BCU Financial for making this event a success and for their continued leadership in supporting humanitarian relief, cultural preservation, and community resilience.

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BCU Financial is proud to announce the launch of the Scholarship Program 2026, designed to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and active community involvement.

This year, BCU Financial is offering five scholarships and one bursary, reaffirming its commitment to empowering youth and strengthening our community through education and volunteerism.

Available Awards:

  • Oksana Prociuk Leadership Scholarship

  • Wolodymyr Klish Memorial Scholarship

  • BCU Scholarship

  • BCU Founders Scholarship

  • BCU High School Scholarship

  • BCU Nova Buduchnist Student Bursary

📅 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

We encourage eligible students to apply and take the next step toward building a brighter future.

APPLY NOW!

At BCU Financial, we are proud to support and celebrate Sviato Mykolaya, a cherished tradition that brings joy, generosity, and faith to children and families across our community.

This year, we were honoured to be involved in St. Nicholas celebrations at the following organizations and schools:

  • Ukrainian Orthodox Church Oshawa, Sunday School – Sviato Mykolaya

  • Niagarka – St. Nicholas Celebration

  • Josyf Cardinal Slipyj School – St. Nicholas Visit

  • St. Sofia School – St. Nicholas Visit

  • Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School – Sviato Mykolaya

  • IOUC Fourth Wave – Sviato Mykolaya

  • SUM Ensembles – Sviato Mykolaya

  • Yuri Lypa Ukrainian Heritage Academy – Sviato Mykolaya

  • Holy Spirit Ukr. Saturday School – Sviato Mykolaya

Sviato Mykolaya is more than a celebration — it is a reminder of kindness, compassion, and the importance of preserving our cultural and spiritual traditions for future generations. Supporting these events reflects our continued commitment to Ukrainian-Canadian families, youth, and community organizations.

We thank all organizers, educators, volunteers, and families for keeping this beautiful tradition alive. BCU Financial is grateful to stand with you in celebrating faith, heritage, and community spirit.