Art Fest Honors 100 Years of Ukrainian Women’s Leadership & 35 Years of UNWLA Branch #56
We’re pleased to spotlight an upcoming community event honoring 100 Years of Ukrainian Women’s Leadership and the 35-year anniversary of UNWLA Branch #56—a special celebration of heritage, service,...
Celebrate Ukrainian Traditions at the Easter Bazaar
Spring is a season of renewal—and in Ukrainian culture, Easter is one of the most meaningful and joyful celebrations of the year. In Southwest Florida, the Ukrainian community comes together to...
Eight Weeks in Ukraine: Bearing Witness to Resilience and Resistance
Beyond the Headlines: Life in Ukraine War is often reduced to headlines and statistics — numbers that blur together over time, stripped of the human stories behind them. What those headlines often...
Celebrate the Season at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar
Experience Ukrainian Holiday Traditions at St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port, Florida, is once again opening its doors for one of its most cherished...
Dream Trains – Voices of Hope
In our recent Spotlight Ukraine stories — UCARE: Nearly Three Decades of Hope and Healing for Ukraine’s Children and My Home — Ukraine: Through the Eyes of Children — we explored how the nonprofit...
My Home — Ukraine: Through the Eyes of Children
In our recent blog article, UCARE: Nearly Three Decades of Hope and Healing for Ukraine’s Children, we introduced readers to the important work of UCARE and its mission to support vulnerable...
UCARE: Nearly Three Decades of Hope and Healing for Ukraine’s Children
Rooted in Ukrainian Heritage In Vera Petrusha’s childhood home in Detroit circa 1960, the sound of the Ukrainian language was ever-present. Saturday mornings weren’t for cartoons like they were for...
A Nation Unbroken: Celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day
Ukrainian Independence Day Is Just Around the Corner: A Call to Recognize and Celebrate Every year on August 24, Ukrainians across the world pause to celebrate one of the most important milestones...
Help Amplify the Call for ‘A Just Peace for Ukraine’
From the start of the full-scale invasion, whenever global leaders have raised the prospect of “peace” talks for Ukraine, we have raised a vital distinction: “peace” that is not a just peace is no...
How a South Florida Organization is Building Awareness, Healing Trauma, and Delivering Aid
All across the U.S., small Ukrainian community organizations are having a big impact—uniting people, mobilizing support, and keeping Ukraine in the public eye. What often begins with a cultural...
Hand in Hand: How Cooperation and Grit Are Keeping Aid Flowing to Ukraine
Spotlight Ukraine continues its series on grassroots collaboration and unwavering support for Ukraine at a time when it’s needed most. As international headlines shift and donor fatigue sets in, a...
The Difference Makers: Delivering A New Medical Aid Shipment to Combat Ukraine’s Dire Health Crisis
War leaves wounds far beyond the battlefield. In Ukraine, relentless missile strikes and drone attacks have shattered not only cities and homes but the country’s vital healthcare system....
A Time to Pray for the Children of Ukraine and Their Mothers
On May 10th, over Mother’s Day weekend, the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) Branch #56 will sponsor a local observance of “Praying for Children,” what has become an annual event...
Discover the Timeless Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs and the Stories They Tell
Exploring The Art of Pysanky at the Selby Library With Easter just around the corner, there's no better time to explore one of Ukraine’s most beloved traditions—the art of pysanky, or intricately...
Join The Celebration of Ukrainian Culture, Cuisine, Community — and Faith
Discover, Savor, and Celebrate Ukrainian Traditions at St. Mary’s Easter Bazaar St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, a vibrant cornerstone of the Ukrainian community in North Port, Florida, is...
Ukrainian Voices: Volunteering in Ukraine
Unbreakable Spirit: How Ukrainians Support Each Other Through War In the face of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the resilience and creativity of ordinary Ukrainians have shone brightly....
A Just Peace for Ukraine: The Test of Our Time
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Spotlight Ukraine has been committed to sharing the human side of this war—stories of sacrifice, loss, and suffering, as...
The Second Wave of Medical Aid Reaches Ukraine
In our previous article, “Lifeline Delivered: Medical Aid Shipment Arrives in Ukraine,” we shared the story of a critical shipment of medical supplies reaching Ukraine, made possible by the tireless...
Celebrating Ukrainian Heritage Through Fashion: A Unique Runway Experience in Support of Ukraine’s Children
Experience the Artistry and Legacy of Ukrainian Fashion On March 15, 2025, the Plantation Country Club in Venice, Florida, will transform into a showcase of exquisite Ukrainian artistry as the...
Lifeline Delivered: Medical Aid Shipment Arrives in Ukraine
In our previous blog, Unity in Action: Ukrainian-Americans and Global Charities Join Forces to Deliver Life-Saving Medical Aid to Ukraine, we shared the inspiring story of how grassroots efforts and...
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Art Fest Honors 100 Years of Ukrainian Women’s Leadership & 35 Years of UNWLA Branch #56
We’re pleased to spotlight an upcoming community event honoring 100 Years of Ukrainian Women’s Leadership and the 35-year anniversary of UNWLA Branch #56—a special celebration of heritage, service, and community spirit. The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America...
Celebrate Ukrainian Traditions at the Easter Bazaar
Spring is a season of renewal—and in Ukrainian culture, Easter is one of the most meaningful and joyful celebrations of the year. In Southwest Florida, the Ukrainian community comes together to share these cherished traditions at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic...
Eight Weeks in Ukraine: Bearing Witness to Resilience and Resistance
Beyond the Headlines: Life in Ukraine War is often reduced to headlines and statistics — numbers that blur together over time, stripped of the human stories behind them. What those headlines often don't convey is the reality of living through a war that is constant:...
Celebrate the Season at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Christmas Bazaar
Experience Ukrainian Holiday Traditions at St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Port, Florida, is once again opening its doors for one of its most cherished annual celebrations — the St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar. This festive...
Dream Trains – Voices of Hope
In our recent Spotlight Ukraine stories — UCARE: Nearly Three Decades of Hope and Healing for Ukraine’s Children and My Home — Ukraine: Through the Eyes of Children — we explored how the nonprofit organization, UCARE, has transformed lives by meeting Ukrainian...
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