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XXXIІI Конвенція СУА 245 financially support a widow, Nadia Tanska and her two daughters who lost their husband and father in the early days of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014. Care packages are sent to them several times a year. From Kyiv, a friend of our member who is a teacher reached out for funds to purchase benches for school children who are forced to attend school classes in a bomb shelter; we funded the purchase of 30 benches. We advocated for Ukraine by organizing rallies in support of Ukraine along the major roadway intersections in Naples. These rallies caught the attention of the media and interviews were given to various TV and radio stations, as well as to the print media. We also realized our obligation to teach the true history of Ukraine and many presentations were given to community organizations, churches, and clubs in the area. Professor Lubomyr Luciuk of the Royal Military College of Canada was invited to speak at several venues in Naples as part of the Florida Gulf Coast University Adult Education Program in February 2023. In February 2023, acknowledging the first anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Naples Mayor Theresa Heitmann issued a proclamation that was read at a film and raffle event. In August 2023, we once again organized and celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day with a dinner, film, and raffle event. All proceeds were dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. In reviewing the past three years, and in light of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, among the most significant events was a Shabbat of Solidarity. Temple Judea and Temple Beth El of Ft. Myers and our Branch and friends shared a Shabbat service and dinner in March 2022. The Jewish community stood in solidarity with Ukraine, and donations for $4,000 were accepted that evening to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. When offering her thanks, President Natalka Santarsiero noted that many of those from the Jewish community attending the event no doubt had ancestral roots in Ukraine. In turn, when Israel was attacked on October 7, 2023, our Branch expressed solidarity with the Jewish people and donated to Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance, and blood bank service. On Saturday, February 10, 2024, our Branch participated in the first International Festival held at the Mercato in Naples. All members participated wearing their beautiful vyshyvanky. Our booth was very well received. Our arts and crafts were displayed and Ukrainian items were available for purchase. Of special interest was our display of pysanky . On March 16, 2024, we marched for the third time in support of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Fifth Avenue in Naples. In March 2022, our Branch had been invited for the first time to participate. During all years, it was encouraging and heartwarming to see the crowds and hear the applause and shouts of support for Ukraine. We have earned a great reputation here in SWFL! An annual tradition for our Branch is to display Ukrainian arts and crafts at three libraries located in Collier County. A Holodomor exhibit is always featured in the month of November. Our three pysanka workshops have become the favorite program offered by these major libraries. Since our inception, we have almost doubled membership. We are proud of our heritage, continue to thrive, and as members of this wonderful organization – the UNWLA – are proud to put forth our time and efforts for our Ukrainian community and for Ukraine! OUR SINCERE GREETINGS TO ALL OUR SISTER-SOYUZIANKY! BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION!
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