501(c)(3) non-profit status from Dec 13th, 2022.
EIN: 92-0875945
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.
"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.
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!
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.
Over the past three years, our commitment has resulted in real, measurable impact:
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.
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.
The Telegram channel @MyAssistance and its 8 support chats with 31,700+ subscribers function as a 24/7 help center. Volunteers provide real-time answers 24/7, host livestreams, and post essential updates. Social media (Facebook, Instagram, X) reaches over 3,280 followers and builds bridges within the community.
Since its founding, the organization has hosted more than 45 Zoom seminars, with over 2,600 participants. Topics range from basic next steps for new arrivals to expert-level discussions on taxes, healthcare, and immigration. These sessions are vital for people dealing with high levels of stress and uncertainty.
In addition to virtual programming, TraNa Relief has organized 142 in-person events in New York and New Jersey: resource fairs, humanitarian aid programs, networking forums, educational excursions, masterclasses, events for kids and seniors and much more. In total, 4,071 people have participated in these community gatherings.
Our upcoming 3rd Anniversary Gala on November 24th 2025 at Baku Palace marks a significant milestone in our journey. It is not only a celebration of our collective achievements, but also a tribute to the resilience of the refugee community and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, partners, and supporters.
We invite you to stand with us in this mission. Your support will directly fund life-changing programs, helping families not only survive — but truly thrive — as they build new lives in the United States.
Let’s continue building a future of hope and opportunity — together.
With sincere gratitude,
TraNa Relief Association
Our Goal is to serve everyone who is in need.
Our vision is to bring light into the darkest of circumstances. To bring healing to those most in need. To bring lasting restoration to the most vulnerable communities.