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June 2026
UUOhio congratulates Mr. Wasyl Liscynesky for receiving the Medal of St. Volodymyr the Great, the Ukrainian World Congress’s highest honor, for his lifetime of achievement.
We also greet Mr. Liscynesky on his recent 101st birthday! Mr. Liscynesky was born in Ukraine in 1925, was forcibly displaced during World War II, and eventually settled in Parma, OH. He served in military intelligence in the US Army, was a pioneering entrepreneur in computer-based data systems and founded Data Management Services in Parma, where he has lived for some 70 years.
Mr. Liscynesky was a member of the UUOhio board from 1970 to the present and served as its President for 27 consecutive years. In addition, he was a board member of the Ukrainian American Veterans at the national level and at local Post 24, board member since 1961 and President for 11 years of the Cleveland Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, board member of the American Nationality Movement and of the Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America (UCCA) at the national level. Throughout this career Mr. Liscynesky has remained enthusiastic about the freedoms we enjoy in our United States and continues to inspire successive generations to engage in political advocacy.
We also congratulate his wonderful wife Wira, his children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren on his award and greet them on his 101st birthday.
The traditional Ukrainian greeting for such occasions is Mnohaya Lita, which translates as “Many more years”.
So, Mr. Liscynesky, from all of us at UUOhio,
Congratulations! Happy Birthday! Mnohaya Lita!
Вітаємо Вас! Многая літа!
Ohio has Talent!
Every year the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) recognizes has young, proactive, and impactful Ukrainians living outside of Ukraine and recognizes them with the “30 Under 30” Award.
This year we are proud to recognize and congratulate two young individuals who were born and raised in Northeast Ohio and are active members of organizations belonging to UUOhio.
Yuri Kmiotek is a longtime member and leader within the Ukrainian Youth Association in Cleveland. He has also been the driving force behind the renewal of the Cleveland chapter of the Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine and the Executive Director of the American Friends of Anti-Imperial Bloc of Nations Inc.
Maksym Mahlay is a longtime member of the
Hryhory Kytasty Cleveland School of Bandura, the Cincinnati School of Bandura, and the Ukrainian Classical Music Project. An accomplished musician, musician, teacher, composer and lecturer, he has given concerts and ethnomusicological lectures nationwide.
We congratulate Yuri and Maksym along with their families. Kudos!
High-Level Meeting of Lithuanian Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis in Cleveland
On Tuesday, June 9, the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio (UUOhio), in collaboration with Ingrida Bublys, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, had the honor of hosting His Excellency Gediminas Varvuolis Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States.
Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis has been at his current posting since August 2025. He has nearly three decades of experience in diplomacy, security policy, and international cooperation. He is a highly experienced transatlantic strategist, having directed Lithuania’s Department of Transatlantic Cooperation and Security Policy, and served as Deputy Head of Mission to NATO, Ambassador of Lithuania to Japan (concurrent accreditation New Zealand, Australia, ASEAN) and to Belgium (concurrent accreditation to Luxembourg, Algeria). In these capacities he has been instrumental in advancing Lithuania’s foreign policy priorities and strengthening its partnerships. He has received multiple awards for his distinguished service. https://usa.mfa.lt/en/about-us/the-embassy/ambassador/81
The event was opened by Dr. George Jaskiw, President of UUOhio, who also served as moderator. Ambassador Varvuolis, provided a concise perspective on the current war by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, highlighting its geopolitical implications, the increasing military and political successes of the government of Ukraine, the robust support provided by its allies and the complexity of coordinating and equitably sharing such efforts. He noted that on a per capita basis, the Republic of Lithuania has been a leader in providing medical, humanitarian and other assistance. The Ambassador’s remarks were followed by a lively and informative question-and-answer session.
To mark the occasion, Dr. Jaskiw presented gifts to Ambassador Varvuolis on behalf of UUOhio as well as a welcome letter on behalf of Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) and Shontel Brown (OH-11).
The guest list included:
• Ingrida Bublys, Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Lithuania for Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
• Michael Polensek, Ward 8, Cleveland City Council
• Judge Ralph Perk, President, American Nationalities Movement
• Duncan MacMillan, Regional Director for Northeast Ohio, Office of Senator Jon Husted
• Karlis Blums, Vice-President of the Latvian Association of Cleveland
• Joe Cimperman, President, Global Cleveland
• Blake Friedman, intern, Global Cleveland
• Larry Friedman, supporter, Global Cleveland
• Zachary Nelson, Project Manager, Global Cleveland
• Andrew Drozd, M.D., President Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, Cleveland Chapter
• Andrew Fedynsky, Executive Director, Ukrainian Museum Archives (UMA) Cleveland
• Christine Fedynsky, supporter, Ukrainian Museum Archives (UMA) Cleveland
• Peter Fedynsky, journalist Voice of America (ret)
• Dan Hanson, Cleveland People
• Tomasz Kacki, President, Polish American Congress – Cleveland Chapter
• Marta Liscynesky-Kelleher, Past President of UUOhio and current Vice-President of the Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America
• Dan Pearlman, Managing Director, Community Relations and External Affairs, Jewish Federation of Cleveland
• Lee C Shapiro, Regional Director, American Jewish Committee (AJC) – Cleveland
• Jeremy Sosin, President, AJC-Cleveland
• Richard Sirvinskas, President of the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland
• Toomas Tubalkain, Estonian Community of Ohio
• Viltaute Zarembaite, Third Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
UUOhio extends its deepest appreciation to the Embassy of Lithuania and Honorary Consul Ingrida Bublys for their efforts in facilitating this important visit. We are deeply grateful to Representatives of Representative Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) and Shontel Brown (OH-11) for their warm welcome letter. We also thank Dan Hanson for recording the event.
UUOhio would like to share President Zelensky’s letter with our community and its many allies. It underscores that Ukraine is seeking a just and lasting peace. The Russian Federation hypocritically, does what it does best, slaughters civilians and engages in lies while pretending to seek a negotiated settlement.
UUOhio expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) for being a driving force behind the approval of Ukraine Support Act (H.R.2913). Despite the political headwinds, Congresswoman Kaptur and allies shepherded the powerful bill through the discharge petition process and secured its passage.
Thank you Congresswoman Kaptur!
May 2026
Freedom is never free!
On Memorial Day, we commemorate the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. It is thanks to their sacrifice and valor that we enjoy the freedoms, security, and prosperity we too often take for granted. That is something we must never forget. Unfortunately, there will always be individuals, organizations, and nations that threaten those fundamental blessings. We best honor our fallen heroes by remaining vigilant and steadfast in defending the values upon which our Republic was founded.
As usual, UUOhio joined the Memorial Day Parade organized by the City of Seven Hills. Despite the fog, there was a tremendous turnout of spectators. It was especially heartening to see so many young people and children gathered along the parade route.
At the solemn ceremony at City Hall, Grand Marshal John Palcisko reminded us of the debt owed to those who never returned from battle. He also spoke movingly about the hidden wounds carried by many veterans who did return — unseen mental health struggles that increase the risks of depression and suicide. He urged all present to support veterans whose journey to healing remains incomplete and encouraged veterans to make use of the treatment resources available to them.
Cub Scout Pack 470 raised the flag, Father Anthony Suso of St. Columbkille Parish delivered the invocation, and Julie Ann Gulenko sang the National Anthem. Mayor Anthony (“Tony”) Biasiotta read the names of Seven Hills residents who died defending our country. He shared the story of John C. Filippi, an 18-year-old resident of Seven Hills and graduate of Normandy High School, who was killed in action during his first month in Vietnam.
Following the dedication at the Memorial Wall, the ceremony concluded with the playing of Taps, the benediction, and performances by the Normandy High School Choir and Marching Band.
UUOhio thanks Mayor Tony and the citizens of Seven Hills for the tremendous effort invested in organizing such a dignified and flawless commemoration. We also thank the members of UUOhio who participated in the parade and ceremony. Above all, we express our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the Armed Forces whose sacrifice and memory we honor today.
UUOhio greets Rev. Roman Zahursky, the pastor at the Holy Trinity Church – Orthodox Church of Ukraine on the 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. We are most grateful for Father Zahursky’s support of and collaboration with UUOhio and wish him God’s blessings and many years of good health! Mnohaya Lita!
On Sunday, May 3, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) marked the 85th anniversary of its founding with a gala in New York City.
For eight and a half decades, UCCA has been a driving force in elevating the voice and visibility of Ukrainian Americans—advancing political, civic, economic, and cultural engagement while building enduring partnerships with other communities. From the interwar years, through the Cold War and Ukraine’s independence, to the current struggle against Russia’s brutal invasion, UCCA has remained steadfast in its mission: strengthening the safety and prosperity of the United States and ensuring the full participation of Ukrainian Americans in that endeavor.
The United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio (UUOhio) proudly joins in celebrating this milestone. We extend our deep gratitude to UCCA’s leaders and members—past and present—and look forward to many more years of shared purpose and collaboration.
From L-R, Michael Sawkiw, President UCCA, Marta Liscynesky-Kelleher Vice-President UCCA, George (Yuriy) Jaskiw, M.D., President UUOhio, Andriy Futey, Immediate Past President UCCA, Josh Prest, consultant UUOhio. Liscynesky-Kelleher, Jaskiw and Prest are members of the State of Ohio Commission on Eastern European Affairs.
2nd from the L, Rachael Ray, renowned chef, television personality, businesswoman, and author who has been a stalwart supporter of the Ukrainian people’s existential struggle for their territorial integrity, sovereignty and identity. She has made numerous trips to Ukraine and has raised funds for humanitarian initiatives. 3rd from the L, Mary Kwit-Flynn, 2nd Vice-President, Ukrainian National Women’s League of America.
From L-R, Josh Prest, consultant UUOhio, George (Yuriy) Jaskiw, M.D., President UUOhio, Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Marta Liscynesky-Kelleher Vice-President UCCA. Liscynesky-Kelleher, Jaskiw and Prest are members of the State of Ohio Commission on Eastern European Affairs.
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America 85th Anniversary Gala with many special guests – CONGRATULATIONS UCCA!
“TOGETHER WE HAVE TRAVELLED TO LVIV ON 7 MISSIONS, WE WILL BE HEADING BACK TO UKRAINE LATE THIS MAY AND ONCE AGAIN TEACH A MASTER COOKING CLASS WITH STUDENTS AND ORPHANS AT JOHN BOSCO EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND MEET AND COOK WITH WOUNDED SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS AT UNBROKEN.
RACHAEL AND HER HUSBAND JOHN HAVE COMMITTED THEIR TIME, RESOURCES, FINANCES AND ENERGY TO SUPPORT UKRAINE AND UKRAINIANS. THEY ARE OUTSPOKEN ADVOCATES.
FROM APPEARING AND SPEAKING IN MAINSTREAM MEDIA, TO PURCHASING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, FIRST AID KITS, ENTIRELY EQUIPPING AND REMODELING KITCHENS TO BRINGING HOPE AND SMILES TO THOSE MOST AFFECTED BY THE AGGRESSION, I AM SO PROUD AND HONORED TO HAVE HER HERE WITH US TODAY.
UUOhio congratulates the Polish American community of Ohio with their celebration of Polish Constitution Day. The festivities included a Mass, a community parade and a festival. We offer a particular thanks to Tomasz Kacki, President of the Polish American Congress, Ohio Division and other members of the Parade Organizing Committee, Natalie Zidd, Joe Rutkowski and Mitch Bienia for inviting UUOhio.
Our members thoroughly enjoyed participating and celebrating the values of individual rights, liberty and democracy that Polish Constitution Day exemplifies. These are the same principles on which our United States were founded.
Niech żyje Polska!
We salute all our participants and thank Roman Fedkiw (2nd from L), Chair, Ukrainian Village Committee for leading the contingent. Our intrepid marchers were joined by our stalwart Lithuanian American allies (from R to L, Ingrida Bublys, Honorary General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania for the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Richard Sirvinskas, President of the Lithuanian American Community of Cleveland).
April 2026
UUOHio thanks the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) and the 80+ volunteers who despite the weather on April 25 (Earth Day) joined the first annual cleanup. Energetic students from John Carrol University, intrepid employees of Home Depot, Hilton Hotels and many more individuals and groups spruced up 17 gardens, including the Ukrainian Cultural Gardens. The results were immediately evident!
This is the first of several cleanups and we invite all interested in volunteering for future actions. https://clevelandculturalgardens.org/join-us/volunteer/
We also thank Dozia Krislaty, our principal delegate to the CCGF and Alex Briskin our alternate delegate, for leading our wonderful volunteers.
Comment – The new plaque with a QR code leading to a brief audio description of our garden is now in place.
On April 21, 2026 UUOhio joined representatives from other civic and ethnic groups in Cleveland to honor the 2026 Inductees to the Cleveland International Hall of Fame https://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/
Among those so honored was Andriy (Andy) Fedynsky, Director and Resident Scholar of the Ukrainian Museum Archives of Cleveland https://umacleveland.org/
As Andriy’s biography attests https://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/andy-fedynsky/ , his life has been one of commitment to human rights, fairness and a deep love for his Ukrainian-American heritage. UUOhio salutes Andy for his rich, lifelong accomplishments and remains grateful to him for all that he has done to preserve the Ukrainian American experience as well as the history and culture of Ukraine, the land of their heritage!
The Cleveland International Hall of Fame 2026 Awards Dinner was held at Windows on the River and followed its traditional format of introductory speeches and then induction of candidates by an individual familiar with their accomplishments. Dr. George (Yuriy) Jaskiw, President of UUOhio had the honor of introducing and inducting Andy, who then spoke about the trajectory and mission of his life.
The Ukrainian American community was well-represented by 5 tables, sponsored respectively by the Fedynsky family, Helen and Taras Szmagala Jr., the Ukrainian Museum Archives and UUOhio (two tables). Most Rev. Bohdan J. Danylo, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma, the very Rev. Canon Andrew G. Hanovsky, Parish Administrator of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church and Rt. Rev. John Nakonachny Rt. Nakonachny, Pastor Emeritus of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral were in attendance.
Members of UUOhio was honored to be joined by Ingrida Bublys, Honorary General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania for the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Duncan MacMillan, Deputy Regional Director for Northeast Ohio in the office of U.S. Senator Jon Husted (OH), Ray Paoletta, District Director for Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) Sean Brennan, State Representative (OH-14), Toomas Tubalkain, representative of the Estonian American community of Ohio and member of the Joint Baltic-American National Committee, Marta Liscynesky-Kelleher, Chair of Ohio’s Commission on Eastern European Affairs.
UUOhio salutes all the inductees and thanks Dan Hanson and the Board of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for selecting such worthy individuals and for organizing the event.
March 2026
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio (UUOhio) welcomed members of our community—especially our youth—to the annual commemoration of Taras Shevchenko. This year marked the 165th anniversary of the passing of the Great Bard, who remained unapologetically proud of his heritage and became renowned as a courageous and steadfast opponent of injustice, economic inequality, and imperial domination during a time when the Russian Empire had enslaved large parts of Ukraine and harshly punished such convictions.
Mrs. Mariya Ivankiv, Chair of the Program Committee, served as host for the event. Father Michael Drozdovsky opened the program with a prayer, after which the large audience enjoyed a series of wonderful recitations, theatrical scenes, songs, music, and dances performed by students from our schools and cultural institutions. Dr. George E. Jaskiw, M.D., closed the program by reminding those present that Taras Shevchenko called not only for moral clarity but also for action in the service of justice and freedom. Following the program, attendees of all ages had the opportunity to mingle and socialize over pastries and coffee.
UUOhio extends its sincere appreciation to Father Drozdovsky, parish priest of Pokrova Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, and to the parish community for hosting this year’s commemoration. We also thank International Food and Deli, Ukrainian Village Food and Deli, as well as Rudy’s Bakery for generously donating pastries. Cleveland Selfreliance Federal Credit Union graciously covered the cost of printing the programs. Mr. Ihor Hnyda and Mr. Joseph Falat expertly managed the sound system and multimedia support.
On behalf of the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio, we extend our gratitude to the teachers, parents, and all others who contributed to the preparation of the individual presentations and joined us in honoring Taras Shevchenko. This year’s Program Committee included Mariya Ivankiv (chair), Andriy Demjanczuk, Halyna Kleban Natalia Oryshkewych, Halyna Yarema, George E. Jaskiw.
Mrs. Maniya Ivankiv Chair of the Program Committee
Choir, Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
Children’s Choir Pokrova Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Ukrainian American Youth Association
Plast, Ukrainian Scouting Association USA
School of Ukrainian Studies, Association of “Ridna Shkola”
As part of the Ukrainian Days in Washington DC, a delegation from UUOhio, spent two days on Capitol Hill advocating for matters important to the Ukrainian American community. The delegation included representatives of our member organizations, general members of the community and allies. (George (Yuriy) Jaskiw, Bojanna Bukalo, Diana Bukalo,
Caryn Candisky, John Dunn, Yuriy Kmiotek, Natalia Lebedin, Emil Liszniansky,
Anna Messerly, Josh Prest, Ivan Prodanyk, Peter Teluk).
We began with an introductory meeting hosted at the Hudson Foundation. We heard from Michael Sawkiw (President United Congress Committee of America) and from Her Excellency, Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States of America
Over the following days, we were able to meet with staff from the offices of Sen. Jon Husted (OH – R), Sen. Bernie Moreno (OH – R), Cong. Shontel Brown (OH 11- D), Cong. Bob Latta (OH 5- R),). Congressman Max Miller (OH 7 – R) received our delegation and added a poster of the Ukrainian flag outside his office.
Due to the inclement weather, the delegation of Ukrainian Americans from West Virginia could not come to the Capitol. On their behalf we met with representatives from the offices of Sen. Sheely Moore Capito (WV-R) and Cong. Riley Moore (WV 2 – R).
In each case we noted the fourth anniversary of the illegal invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, the risks that this posed to the world and our own United States and discussed legislative actions and statements that would strengthen American security as well as that of Ukraine and Europe. We focused on several bills in different legislative stages, that if enacted, would increase sanctions on the Russian Federation, force the return of abducted children and disburse funds previously approved by Congress for energy assistance to Ukraine.
On the evening of March 24, we attended the Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) reception at which the Friends of UNIS Award was bestowed on Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN – D) and on the American Jewish Committee for their stalwart support of issues of concern to the Ukrainian American community.
We appreciate the time and attention of our legislators or their staff. We are also grateful to Lucas Vroege and Karlis Kuskevics from the UCCA who adroitly managed hundreds of appointments in the face of changing weather conditions and congressional availability.
In addition, we mark the efforts of Anna Messerly who introduced her students, Bojanna Bukalo and Diana Bukalo to the advocacy process. Both were a welcome addition to our delegation. We hope to see them in future advocacy missions.
From L-R, George (Yuriy) Jaskiv (President, United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio), John Dunn, Natalia Lebedin, Michael Sawkiw (President United Congress Committee of America), Anna Messerly, Andriy Futey (Honorary Consul of Ukraine for the states of Ohio and Kentucky, past President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress), Bojanna Bukalo, Dianna Bukalo, Ivan Prodanyk.
With William Clayton, office of Cong. Shontel Brown (OH 11-D)
With Congressman Max Miller (OH 7 -R) (4th from the L), 1st from the L, Yuriy Kimiotek, 5th from the L, Peter Teluk.
Members of UCAO and Cleveland Maidan Association @clevelandmaidan were honored to meet with Mayor Ginther @mayor_ginther who presented a Proclamation on the Fourth Year of Ukraine’s Resistance to Full-Scale Invasion and Twelve Years of Hybrid War. The Ukrainian community extends a heartfelt thank you to the Mayor and the City of Columbus @columbusgov Director of International Affairs Mike Schadek @mikeschadek for their continued support.
February 2026
On February 17, 2026 the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio (UUOhio) along with members of the Ukrainian American community and their allies were welcomed by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Parma, to commemorate the upcoming fourth anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federations. Dr. George (Yuriy) Jaskiw, President of UUOhio summarized the criminal actions of Russia and reminded the audience solidarity with Ukraine was in the interests of the United States. Mayor DeGeeter provided a statement of support, in word and in writing. Additional statements of support were provided by the Parma City Council, the City Treasurer (Thomas Mastroianni), the Law Director (Scott M. Tuma) and the Auditor (Brian D. Day).
UUOhio expresses its gratitude to Mayor DeGeeter, to the City Council, all the members of the Administration of the City of Parma and all community members and allies who attended. We are particularly thankful to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland who were represented by Dan Pearlman, Managing Director, Community Relations and External Affairs JFC. We are stronger together!
UUOhio expresses its appreciation to the government of Israel for providing support to Jewish-Ukrainians who are suffering from lack of heat and light due to the weaponization by the Russian Federation of the coldest wintter in many years. This criminal destruction of civilian infrastructure serves no purpose other than to terrorize the civilian population
UUOhio expresses its deepest gratitude to Governor Mike DeWine and his Administration. From the outset of the full scale invasion of Ukraine, they have understood what is in the best interests of Ohio and have strongly and consistently supported our community while calling out the crimes of the Russian Federation.
UUOhio thanks State Representative Sean Brennan (14-D) who promoted the Ohio State Legislature to adopt a Resolution commemorating the fourth Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
State Representative Brennan has been a stalwart supporter of the Ukrainian American community of District 14.
November 2025
UUOhio conducted our annual Holodomor-Genocide Commemoration on 11/22/25. We thank the clergy who conducted the service of remembrance and especially Father Hontaruk who hosted us at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. We are grateful for the attendance of our staunch allies, On November 22, 2025, our community participated in the annual Commemoration of the victims of the Holodomor-Genocide 1932-1933. We thank the many clergy members who concelebrated the solemn service and are particularly grateful to Father Hontaruk who hosted the event at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. We are grateful to our close allies- Suzana Češarek), Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland, Ingrida Bublys the Honorary General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, Jeremy Sosin, Jeremy Sosin, president of the American Jewish Committee – Cleveland, Karlis Blums, Vice-President of the Latvian Association of Cleveland, Richard Sirvinskas – Board, Lithuanians of Cleveland. As usual, special recognition is due Dan Hanson, of Ethnic Cleveland, who recorded and posted the event https://www.clevelandpeople.com/…/holodomor-memorial.htm
The documentary film presented (27 minutes, English) we presented is accessible online.
We thank the Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies for hosting the viewing of the film.
August 2025
2025 Ukrainian Independence Day Parade
UUOhio greets all the participants and observers in the 2025 Ukrainian Independence Day Parade held in Parma on August 23. The weather was excellent and the marchers energized. Over 50 groups marched
. Music was abundant and a good time was had by all.
We congratulate Andrew Fedynsky, who has honored as the Parade Marshal, in recognition of his lifelong work at the Ukrainian-Museum Archives, collecting, curating, securing funding and organizing written and other materials that tell the story of Ukrainian-Americans in Northeast Ohio. We thank his Excellency Bohdan Danylo, Ukrainian Catholic Bishop of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma for offering the opening prayer and also thank the Reverend Mykhailo Hontaruk, pastor of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Attendees heard wonderful renditions of the American and Ukrainian anthems, provided by Polina Kornyushenko, a student at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Mayor Time DeGeeter offered his enthusiastic support. We thank Representative Sean Brennan for attending and note that this was the first Ukrainian Independence Day Parade since Representative Brennan and Representative Seitz, along with others passed the historic HB. 360 in the spring of 2025, establishing August 24 as Ukrainian Independence Day in Ohio. We thank Governor Mike DeWine for issuing a Proclamation that was delivered by, Tobias Engel, Manager, International Affairs at the Ohio Department of Development. We are grateful for the attendance of the Mayor of Seven Hills Anthony Biasiotta and Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Executive. We also thank the multiple members of Parma City Council who also joined us. Dr. George (Yuriy) Jaskiw reminded those assembled of the significance of Ukrainian Independence Day, the similarities between the American and Ukrainian Constitutions, the geopolitical gravity and the threat to U.S. interests posed by the Russian Federation’s genocidal invasion of Ukraine. The speeches lauded Ukraine’s resilience and resolve to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity and pointed out the value to the prosperity and security of our United States to continuing supporting Ukraine.
A special note of gratitude is owed to Roman Fedkiw, the Chair of the Ukrainian Village Committee and to the many members of the committee who made the event a success.
God Bless America! Slava Ukraiini!
UUOhio thanks John Benson and the Sun Newspaper for reporting on our 2025 Independence Day Parade in Parma Ohio.
On August 24, the Parma Democratic Party bestowed the Volunteer Organization of the Year Award on the Ukrainian Village Commitee of the United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio (UUOhio). Accepting the award, on behalf of Roman Fedkiw, the Chair of the Committee is Dr. George Jaskiw, President of UUOhio. He is flanked by Mark Casselberry Cuyahoga County Councilman (District 4) on the left and Brian Day, Parma Auditor on the right.
Act Now! Recognize Holodomor as Genocide! Sign the petition to The President of the United States requesting the US formally recognize the Holodomor as genocide in this 90th commemorative year. https://www.change.org/p/urge-president-biden-to-recognize-holodomor-as-genocide?source_location=search
Aid to Ukraine
Shipping from The Port of Cleveland to Ukraine
Ukrainian Cultural Gardens, at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park, Cleveland, Ohio
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Use this QR code to listen to an introduction to the Ukrainian Cultural Gardens.
Huge thanks to the John Carroll University students, who braved the damp weather on October 20th. Eleven student volunteers (plus two from the Ukrainian community) energetically worked for several hours in the Ukrainian Garden, removing tree limbs, general debris and raking leaves. Thank you for your interest, energy and good humor – they left the garden in beautiful condition!
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Ohio Medical Supplies Arrived in Ukraine
Ambassador Markarova speaks to Ohio
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