Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio

Founded in 1983, our mission is to celebrate and raise awareness of Ukrainian culture, as well as fundraise to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine

2025 Annual Report

Please see our Annual Report, available here.

Pysanka Workshops Spring 2025

Learn how to make an intricately decorated egg known as Ukrainian “pysanky” – traditionally created to celebrate Easter or spring. Steeped in history and culture, discover

We Stand With Ukraine!

We Stand With Ukraine! Yesterday’s rally brought together over 200 pro-Ukraine supporters from all over Ohio.

Call your senators and congresspeople

Here are two suggested templates from @americancoalitionforukraine: 1. Hi, my name is [NAME], my zip code is [ZIP CODE]. I’m shocked and angry that you haven’t

Dear Columbus Blue Jackets

We add our voice to many others who have expressed concern, frustration, disappointment, and outrage at the celebration of russian heritage at an upcoming Columbus Blue

Tourniquets and Medical Supplies Have Been Packed and Shipped to Dr. Panfilov in Ukraine

A valuable shipment of tourniquets and other medical supplies has been packed and shipped to Dr. Panfilov in Ukraine. We are extremely grateful to everyone who

UCAO shares artwork of Ukrainian children with Mayor Ginther, local civic leaders, and visiting officials

UCAO is incredibly proud to have shared the beautiful and heartbreaking artwork of Ukrainian children with our Mayor Andrew J Ginther, local civic leaders, and visiting

$5,860 Raised Thanks to Urgent Contributions

Dear supporters of Ukraine, We’re excited to announce that, thanks to your urgent contributions, we’ve raised $5,860. This amount is sufficient to buy and ship 234

9/15/2024 Picnic

More than 100 people attended our Fall Ukrainian picnic today. The food was extraordinary: from homemade varenyky, holubtsi, plov to delicious pies. The people were warm

2024 Annual Report

Please see our Annual Report, available here.

🎅 Meet Saint Nicholas!We invite you and your children to a special celebration of joy and kindness!On Sunday, December 7 at 11:30 AM, in the hall of St. John Chrysostom Church(5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus), there will be a meeting with Saint Nicholas.You’ll enjoy a children’s play - an inspiring performance about goodness and faith, created by the children of the church community.The event will be held in English, and admission is free for everyone.After the play, we invite you to a community gathering with treats.Please bring your favorite dish to share and add to our festive table.Come with your family. Let’s create an atmosphere of warmth, friendship, and real holiday magic together! ✨🎁 Planning to join the celebration? Please leave a plus sign (+) in the comments - one plus = one child.This way, Saint Nicholas will know how many gifts to prepare. 😉🎄🎅 Зустріч зі Святим Миколаєм!Запрошуємо вас і ваших дітей на особливе свято радості та добра!У неділю, 7 грудня о 11:30 ранку, у залі церкви Св. Івана Золотоустого(5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus) відбудеться зустріч зі Святим Миколаєм.На вас чекає дитяча п’єса - натхненна вистава про добро й віру, створена дітьми церковної громади.Подія проходитиме англійською мовою, вхід вільний для всіх охочих.Після вистави запрошуємо на громадську зустріч із частуваннями.Просимо принести улюблену страву, щоб доповнити спільний святковий стіл.Приходьте з родиною. Разом створімо атмосферу тепла, дружби й справжнього дива! ✨🎁 Якщо плануєте приєднатися до свята, поставте плюсик у коментарях - один плюсик = одна дитина.Так Святий Миколай знатиме, скільки подаруночків приготувати. 😉🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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This Giving Season, your support can do more than good — it can save lives and even save you money.Every donation to UCAO, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is tax-deductible and goes directly toward life-saving aid — from medical first aid kits to med-evacs that keep Ukrainian defenders safe on the front line.While leaders hesitate, we can act. Together, we can make sure our contributions defend freedom, democracy, and human life — where it matters most.Even in tough times, your generosity goes further when it’s given the smart way.💡 Smart Ways to Give is Direct donations that go straight to life-saving medical supplies.They’re counting on us, and we won’t let them down! Link for donations:givebutter.com/supportUCAO ... See MoreSee Less
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Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio
🎨 We had a wonderful turnout for our Petrykivka painting class last week. Thank you everyone who came for learning about Ukrainian culture and contributing to a great cause! 🎄There is another chance this weekend with our master class in Pysanky- Ukrainian egg decorating. This is perfect opportunity to craft a one-of-a-kind Christmas treasure or thoughtful gift. ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re at the Bethel Holiday Market today till 3 PM!✨ Bethel Int’l United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OHCome say hi and treat yourself (and your loved ones!) to some beautiful Ukrainian goodies. 💙It’s the perfect chance to pick up unique Ukrainian gifts for the holidays and support a meaningful cause - providing vital medical tourniquets and blood-clotting bandages for Ukraine.Every purchase makes a difference. Thank you for standing with Ukraine. 💛Сьогодні ми на ярмарку Bethel Holiday Market до 15:00!✨ Bethel Int’l United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OHЗаходьте привітатися та потішити себе (і рідних!) чудовими українськими виробами. 💙Це чудова нагода придбати унікальні подарунки до свят і водночас підтримати важливу справу - закупівлю турнікетів та кровоспинних бинтів для України.Кожна покупка має значення. Дякуємо, що стоїте поруч з Україною. 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for a Ukrainian Beadwork Workshop on Saturday, December 13 at 3 PM! Ukraine has a very long, diverse, and rich history of beadwork. We will be making a necklace from a new unique publication “Patsiorky. Tsiatky. Koralyky” (tongue twister 😊). This ethnographic album showcases the richness of traditional jewelry from various regions of Ukraine, which form an integral part of traditional folk attire as well as are unique compliments to a modern outfit. $55 donation will include instruction and materials on how to make a Ukrainian sylianka. All proceeds go toward medical supplies to Ukraine.Please come join us for an afternoon of beadwork, Ukrainian music, and good company!Occupation of Ukrainian culture is temporary. Ukraine’s culture is eternal. Слава Україні! The link for registration: givebutter.com/lXWtDA ... See MoreSee Less
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Ukrainian Cultural Association of Ohio