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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Березень-Квітень 2024 15 Branch 56 Soyuzianky joined the Ukrainian American community in a number of commemorations of the sec- ond anniversary of russia’s war on Ukraine, including a February 23 rally and a February 24 interfaith prayer ser - vice at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church attended by many local clergy, refugees, and non-Ukrainian neighbors, including City of North Port Commissioner Phil Stokes. Branch 56 also arranged for a southwest Florida publi- cation, The Sun , and CBS Channel 10 News (Tampa Bay) to interview a Ukrainian refugee who fled the war not long ago with her four young children and husband. Branch 56 President Inia Tunstall served as interpreter and was also interviewed herself. Reporters from area newspapers cov - ered the February 23 rally, and ABC Channel 7 (Sarasota) covered the February 24 prayer service. The Channel 7 reporter interviewed Branch 56 member Ulana Rondiak, whose son and family continue to live and work in Ukraine as the war rages on. Her interview was both touching and heartfelt. – Patricia Zalisko, Branch 56 Press Officer Branch 56, North Port, FL Branch 91 marked the second anniversary of russia’s full- scale invasion of Ukraine with a community gathering at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown on February 25. The United with Ukraine event began with a prayer service led by clergy from Lehigh Valley area churches, followed by a town hall meeting with elect - ed officials. It attracted over 100 participants, including branch members, parishioners, members of Ukrainian American Veterans Post 42, and a notable number of supporters of non-Ukrainian descent. Congresswoman Susan Wild provided an update on the status of further U.S. aid to Ukraine, while Khrystyna Hayovyshyn, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, emphasized that the war is based in russia's denial of Ukrainians' right to exist. A representative of Senator Bob Casey delivered the sena- tor’s message of ongoing support for aid to Ukraine. The United with Ukraine town hall strengthened the relationship between Branch 91 and elected officials and brought attention to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine as it garnered significant media attention, including radio, television, and print coverage. It also provided an oppor - tunity for the extended Ukrainian community of the Le- high Valley to come together in support of Ukraine and each other. An unexpected sum of $1,639 was donated by those in attendance to support humanitarian aid initi - atives. – Roxanne Dew, Branch 91 President Branch 91, Bethlehem, PA Khrystyna Hayovyshyn of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations (top) and Con - gresswoman Susan Wild spoke at the United with Ukraine town hall.
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