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T-Temporary
R-Relief
A-Assistance
N-by National
A-Association

501(c)(3) non-profit status from Dec 13th, 2022.
EIN: 92-0875945

Our mission:

We are a volunteer-based Organization, helping people in need and ones who have newly arrived to the US to build safe, healthy, and prosperous lives by supporting basic humanitarian needs, connecting them to relevant resources, and assisting in integration to the society and adapting to the new culture.

Welcome from Natalia TraNa,
the Founder of "TraNa Relief Association"


"Hello and welcome to our large family friendly community. Allow me to introduce ourselves. My name is Natalia TraNa, founder of the "TraNa Relief National Association". We are a group of volunteers to provide assistance, resources, comfort, and support to our newly arrived immigrants to our shores, and those in need, here in the U.S.A. We are made up of hard-working and dedicated volunteers, and people like you who make our goals achievable, and our beneficiaries prosperous and successful.

As the beacon of light in the world, the United States government has been a refuge for those who seek safety and asylum. These weary immigrants traveled thousands of miles by air, land and sea, in hopes of finding peace and prosperity in the United States, known to all as the land of opportunity, to restart their lives from scratch with only a minimal of their personal effects from home.

Indeed this culture shock is a big change, with overwhelming information and requirements to begin rebuilding their shattered lives. Many of refugees have had to give up the usual stability, routine, comfortable life and existence, for complete uncertainty and ambiguous futures.

We are here to help make this transition to a new and better life, with love, support, community, and an abundance of endless advice and giving.

"TraNA" has been working non-stop, internationally, throughout the USA and local NY/NJ areas community to provide assistance to struggling immigrants and others in need.

A little about myself. In the 32nd year of my life in the US, I too was given the opportunity to become one of the active volunteers in the community. In March 2022, I joined a wonderful group of folks running the «Mexico/HELP Chat», on Telegram, and became an administrator of this multi-thousand-member chat.

A short time later, I established my own help channel "Help for U4U/HP Refugees" – our current project. This Telegram group quickly became the most widely respected and used channel. It is now well-known in the Ukranian/Russian community (world-wide), and established as a vital source of real-time information, support and assistance for every aspect of coming to America.

My telegram channel was providing indispensable resources for newly arrived refugees in the US. The number of requests for help increased exponentially every month. Our work became more in demand, and we needed a better organizational system.

After consulting with my team of volunteers, we decided that for us to grow, we needed to become a non-profit organization (we have been approved by IRS as a 501c3 public charity organization on December 13th, 2022) . We hoped and continue to hope, to get additional funding and increase our capacity to help immigrants by recruiting more volunteers. It is our profound mission, to facilitate immigrant life in America, to one day achieve the American Dream. Out of this purpose, on October 25, 2022, our organization "TraNa Relief Association, Inc." was born.

There are many non-profit organizations in our networks that help people outside the USA. What makes us different, is that we cater to the immediate needs of the people who have arrived in the United States. Our organization focuses primarily on those inside the USA to provide help and support to these families and individuals.

Whatever their needs are, we serve the community proudly, with dedication and commitment. We sincerely believe that everyone will be safe and well here, with us. We truly wish everyone who benefits from our services, health, happiness and success in America.

We need support!

In order to continue the invaluable work we do, and expand our efforts, we need help with funding/grants for our refugees’ projects in 2023. By bringing real assistance, hope and comfort to these families and welcome them to America, we invite YOU to be part of this monumental and inspiring mission.

With respect and gratitude, Natalia.

Thank You for Your support

We are grateful to every donor, every volunteer who has dedicated their time, resources or money. And it doesn't matter how much you donate today - $1, $10, $100 or $1 000 000, we use every dollar to the maximum - for those who find themselves in difficult life circumstances today. Thank you for everything! You are best!!! God Bless You!

What we do

TraNa Relief Association is a New York/New Jersey–based nonprofit committed to supporting lawful Ukrainian refugees and individuals from the former USSR who have sought safety and a new beginning in the United States.

Founded in 2022 in response to the urgent humanitarian crisis caused by war and displacement, TraNa has spent the past three years serving our community with compassion, dignity, and determination.

Through legal aid, housing support, employment guidance, cultural programs, and emotional wellness resources, we have helped hundreds of families navigate the challenges of resettlement and begin rebuilding their lives.

Our Impact at a Glance

Over the past three years, our commitment has resulted in real, measurable impact:

  • 📚 45+ educational Zoom seminars, reaching more than 2,600 participants with vital information and support.
  • 📍 142 in-person events across New York and New Jersey — including resource fairs, concerts, school and college tours, art and flower therapy workshops, forums, and networking events — with a total of 4,071 participants.
  • 🆘 Ongoing humanitarian aid and emergency assistance, providing critical help when it’s needed most.
  • 💬 24/7 consultation and support via Telegram: Our main support channel now serves over 13,000+ subscribers, with 8 affiliate chats reaching a combined 31,508 participants. Join us
  • 📱 Active social media presence: Our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X (@TraNaRelief) platforms reach a combined audience of 3,280+ followers, where we share updates, photos, videos, and success stories.

Our work is made possible by the dedication of ordinary, caring individuals. We currently operate without federal funding and are deeply grateful to every person and organization that supports our mission.

Recognized and Respected

TraNa Relief Association has been recognized by elected officials, featured in certified government programs, and highlighted in numerous newspaper articles and television segments. These acknowledgments reflect the strength of our mission and the growing support behind it.

Special Projects & Events

We organized a large national project for Ukrainian children — “My First Christmas in America” — featuring multiple events. We sent 243 sweet gifts across the country, hosted two big New Year’s shows for children in Brooklyn, NY and Marlboro, NJ (with more than 100 children attending and each receiving gifts), and personally delivered 15 gifts in Brighton Beach before Christmas.

The Mayor of Marlboro, Jonathan Hornick, visited the Children’s Party in Marlboro, NJ, warmly greeting and congratulating everyone.

We also hosted a meeting for refugees in New York with representatives from the Mayor’s Office, UN ambassadors, and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. Our organization received government certificates of recognition and gratitude.

In addition, we organized a family day trip for Ukrainian refugees with children to Six Flags Holiday Park in New Jersey.

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