b'COVID-19Relief FundingThe COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a roller coaster ride that kept the community and artists pivoting and re-inventing themselves in a struggle to remain relevant. The world had turned inward, but the positive energy in our community was fueled, the creativity kept flowing and spirits remained high. Collectively, we emerged from the pandemic possibly a little bruised, but definitely stronger and better. The TSF response to the unique needs resulting from the pandemic was launched in 2020 when we committed $25,000 to help support organizations and individual artists. Understanding the importance of providing our community and artists with that extra boost under these challenging circumstances, the Temerty Foundation stepped up to launch the Temerty Covid-19 Relief Fund with a $100,000 contribution to the Shevchenko Foundation. We are extremely grateful to the Temerty Foundation for joining us in this critical initiative and for its faith in the Foundation to manage this program.Life as we knew it is coming back! Thank you to all who helped ensure a grand return!16SHEVCHENKO FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT / SHEVCHENKO FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT /17'