August 2023 Canadian Newsletter

Dear Friends of the UCC,?

It’s hard to believe that summer is already halfway over! With summer camps and programs underway, there are many great community events and fundraisers on the horizon which need our support.?

As Russia continues its genocidal war against Ukraine, our community is hard at work in large and small ways to help the people of Ukraine. We look ahead to marking another poignant Ukrainian Independence Day together with friends and family at events across Canada. The UCC is working to have the Ukrainian flag raised in as many communities as possible across Canada.

We welcome?Future Bakery?as our newest advertiser! We welcome any inquiries from other businesses and organizations which are looking to advertise.?

Слава Укра?н?! Героям Слава!

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Her Heroes!?

Ihor Michalchyshyn

CEO & Executive Director

UCC Executive Director update on Kontakt

UCC Updates & News

UCC expresses condolences on passing of Father Roman Galadza

August 9, 2023. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) expresses its deep condolences on the passing of Archpriest Roman Galadza, Pastor of St. Elias the Prophet Church in Brampton, ON. Father Roman passed away on August 1. He was 80 years old.

“Father Roman was much beloved in the community he served for many decades, and well-known throughout our Ukrainian Canadian community for his kindness, his compassion and his humanity,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “Father Roman was an exceptionally talented educator, teaching generations of our youth the importance of faith, spirituality and helping one another. All who knew him will remember him for his radiant smile, wisdom and humour. He will be greatly missed. May His Memory Be Eternal. В?чная Пам’ять!”

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Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal Launched – Call for Design Proposals Opened

The Medal Committee announced today a Call for Design Proposals to artists. A $1000 honorarium will be presented to the artist who develops the selected design. The Medals will be full-sized, stamped in metal.

Interested artists are asked to submit their design sketches [email protected]?with the subject line “Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal”

The deadline for Design Submissions is October 1, 2023

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UCC President Chyczij Op-ed in Toronto Star – NATO Needs to Get Serious

On July 22, the Toronto Star published an op-ed by UCC National President Alexandra Chyczij – NATO needs to get serious

The op-ed can be read below, or by clicking here:?NATO needs to get serious

Appalling act of hate against Ukrainian camp in Quebec

July 27, 2023. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is shocked by the revolting act of hatred against Sainte-Sophie Ukrainian summer camp in Chertsey, Quebec.

“This is an appalling act of hate targeting Ukrainians. We call on law enforcement agencies to investigate this as a hate crime,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC.

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Ukrainian Canadian Congress feels Russian Officials should be expelled from Canada

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Donor's Corner

Meet two sustainers of the UCC: Myron Dzulynsky and Emil Yereniuk??

Dear Friends,??

The summer months for my family is a time of gardening - the cycle of seeds to a bountiful harvest. Just recently we made щавлевий борщ with щавель from our garden (sorrel). I have heard stories of families bringing plant roots in their pockets when they left Ukraine during WWII. Today, my new friends that have arrived in Canada due to the aggressive war in Ukraine, tell me of the libraries and gardens they have left behind, in addition to friends and family – their homeland.??

I was born in Canada and have only visited Ukraine, but my heart is blue and yellow – a proud Ukrainian Canadian. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has been preserving our Ukrainian hearts in Canada and protecting our homeland for over 80 years. The UCC is a not-for-profit and cannot function without donations from you and me. We all give from our hearts as much as we can afford.??

There is a special group of UCC donors that are sustainers of the UCC; these individuals support the UCC monthly. Why do they choose to give every month, rather than once or twice a year???

Mr. Myron Dzulynsky is a monthly donor, and he said, “Giving monthly is good from two perspectives. From my perspective, the monthly giving is easier as I won’t forget to give, and it spreads the cash flow hit across 12 months. From the organization’s perspective, it allows for planning of cash receipts, on the assumption that it is unlikely that monthly giving would be discontinued suddenly, whereas a one-time amount may or may not be renewed.”??

Mr. Emil Yereniuk is also a monthly donor, and he said, “Orasia and I wanted to assist UCC National. We both knew that the UCC was doing excellent work in the community and in Ukraine. We became monthly donors because it is easier to budget – funds are withdrawn monthly and once a year we receive an income tax receipt. Using this donation method, Orasia and I became members of the President’s Club.”??

I would like to thank Myron and Emil for sharing their donation experiences.?Monthly giving?offers a steady and predictable source of funding and right now?BCU Wealth Management?will match your monthly giving donation for up to $10,000 for one year. In addition to being affordable and easy to manage, your impact is doubled! As a donor to the UCC, you are planting seeds. With your donation doubled, this is a great opportunity to plant roots and become a UCC sustainer.??

Glory to Ukraine! Слава Укра?н?!??

With gratitude,??

Lesia M Skyba??

UCC National Fundraising Manager??

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