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Monthly, published by Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Vol. LVII MAY 2000 Editor: TAMARA STADNYCHENKO FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT T h e m o st b ea u tifu l w ord o f a ll is M o th er — Taras Shevchenko The month of May is the most beautiful month of the year. It is the time we honor the Heavenly Mother that gave us her only son to save the world. It is also the month during which many countries around the world, including the United States, celebrate Mother's Day. The first celebrations honoring mothers were held in the spring in ancient Greece. The Greeks paid tribute to Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. In 7th century England, mothers were honored on the fourth Sunday of Lent. In, 1872, Julia Ward Howe was the first American woman to suggest a day to honor mothers, but her sug gestion did not become a reality for some time. In 1910, a Philadelphian named Anna Jarvis began a massive cam paign to adopt a formal holiday honoring mothers. Mother's Day was celebrated in West Virginia in 1910 and in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it an official holiday to be celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in our organization. We wish you health, happiness and success in your endeavors. Ukrainian mothers have a special responsibility towards their families. They know they must pass on to the next generation the treasures of our culture. The Ukrainian National Woman's League of America is also a large family, a family of women who are aware of the important mission that was given to them by UNWLA 75 years ago. Now it is up to all of us, as mothers, as family members and as members of the Ukrainian community here in the U.S., to pass on the torch for the continuation of our existence. Many members of our organization are getting more and more involved with American and international organizations and we are very happy to see this because for years we have been asking women in our community to get involved. The UNWLA leadership has always felt that disseminating information about our history, culture and traditions was very important; it was especially important for correcting misinformation about Ukraine in newspapers and magazines. Today Ukraine is an independent nation and is going through very difficult economic times. Because our Social Services funding is limited, we have been able to send only a limited number of chil dren to health camps and sanitoria for treatment. Through programs like "Milk and Bulochky", we help, as much as we can, school children, orphans, grandmothers, and others, but there is still much to do. We are always happy to hear that many American and international organizations are also helping Ukraine in many ways, whether it's aid for the children from Chomobyl or children in other difficult circumstances, or with medical equipment or by teaching the newest technology to Ukrainians. Many Ukrainian women participate individually in American organizations. As members of these organi zations they solicit donations from the Ukrainian community. Unfortunately, many people in our community as sume that those soliciting contributions, because they are members of the UNWLA, are working for UNWLA pro grams and causes. This often leads to confusion and is frequently misunderstood. It also undermines the work of the UNWLA which must rely heavily on donations from the Ukrainian community. American organizations re ceive millions of dollars from foundations and philanthropic organizations for their programs. The UNWLA will never receive that kind of support. Though the UNWLA admires and encourages the humanitarian work of other organizations, especially those which help Ukraine, we must ask our members to consider the needs of our or “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ТРАВЕНЬ 2000 9
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