Archived News

February 5, 2005 --- UUARC's 60th Anniversary Banquet
The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC) is a philanthropic institution which has been helping Ukrainians worldwide since 1944. The noble efforts of UUARC were commemorated with a 60th anniversary jubilee banquet held in Philadelphia’s “Dugan’s Restaurant” on November 28, 2004. Mr. Metodij Boretsky, the chairman of the jubilee committee, greeted over 150 guests... [continue]

January 31, 2005 --- UUARC Continues its Christmas Traditions
During the 2004-2005 Christmas season, in spite of all the excitement of the Orange Revolution, UUARC quietly continued its efforts to unite the people of eastern and western Ukraine. UUARC’s cultural exchange project “Get to Know your own Country” continued this year. Eighteen orphan-students from... [continue]

January 19, 2005 --- Fund for Democracy
UUARC would like to inform the generous contributors to the Fund for Democracy, that, in its brief existence, the Fund enabled us to collect $502,776 and forward $473,700 to Ukraine for direct support of the peaceful protesters on the Maidan and election observers on December 26th, the final Election Day. The Orange Revolution pulled at our heart strings and we answered by opening our wallets. Huge quantities of sleeping bags, blankets, sweaters, socks, boots, warm underwear and cold remedies were provided for the stalwart defenders of the right of democracy. Funds were also earmarked to support the international election observers who assured the transparency of the election, and defended the democratic process. Donations continue to come in, which, along with the balance in the Fund at the end of December, will be forwarded to maintain and nurture democracy in Ukraine, as needed.

January 5, 2005 --- Tsunami Victims Fund
United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. (UUARC) is accepting donations for aid to victims of the disastrous tsunami which has devastated Asia. Please donate on-line at or mail donations to:
UUARC, Inc.- Tsunami Victims
1206 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111

September 27, 2004 --- Report to the UUARC Executive Board about work performed in 2004 in organizing relaxation for orphaned children and children from poor families by the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee's (UUARC) representatives in the city of Lviv, Ukraine
Along with resolving rehabilitative tasks connected to the health of children who lack material capabilities to renew both their physical as well as moral strength, the UUARC representatives in the city of Lviv pay particular attention on their....[continue]

September 25, 2004 --- UUARC heals unfortunate Ukrainian children in summer camps
The Black Sea is a source of health for all Ukrainians, especially children. The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee's (UUARC) project for healing orphans had (as it did previously) an educational goal along with its healing program - to form...[continue]

September 15, 2004 --- Charitable Donations Through CFC, United Way and Other Programs
In this post-9/11 time of increased social responsibility and the presidential call for volunteerism, employers, from small corporations to the federal government, are presenting guidelines to their employees for suggested charitable donations and publicly praising their generosity. There are built-in avenues for charitable giving, including, but not limited to, the Combined Federal Campaign for federal workers, State Employees’ Charitable Campaigns, the United Way and other local drives. Employers routinely process payroll deductions for charitable contributions and, at times, even match them.Click Here for more information.

April 12, 2004 --- Help a Young Woman!
In 2002, Oksana Koren was taking a walk with her 4-year-old daughter along a country road. Suddenly, her daughter’s life was ended, and hers was turned into a living hell by the drunk driver who crashed into them...[continue]

March 5, 2004 --- Update: Orphan's Eye Operation a Success!
An operation to remove 17-year-old orphan Olya Bartkiv’s atrophied eye was finally successful, and a prosthetic eye was implanted in March. The operation required three surgical procedures, as certain complications were encountered...[continue]

February 26, 2004 --- Container Loading January 2004
On the morning of January 24, 2004, a cold, snowy Saturday, a crew consisting of UUARC officers, employees and volunteers came together at Headquarters to load a 40’ container headed for Lviv, Ukraine. The load was a particularly valuable one – including...[continue]

December 22, 2003 --- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The Executive Committee of UUARC would like to wish you and yours Peace, Health and Happiness throughout this Holiday season and for 2004!

October 22, 2003 --- Federal (CFC), State Employee and United Way Donations
If you are a Federal employee, you can contribute to UUARC through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC number 1221), or if you are a State employee, you can donate through your State Employee Campaign. Click Here for more information.

October 21, 2003 --- Your Legacy Can Live Through Your Will and Testament
As we grow older we begin to reflect on our lives and take stock of our achievements. Many of us have successfully raised our children, provided them with a future, perhaps it is time to consider how we wish to be remembered. Even those of us who need to retain our nest-egg to live on, can make arrangements for the time we no longer need it. Most of us wish to be remembered for having done something generous and kind, that truly benefits mankind. Click here to see how you can accomplish this through UUARC.
May 29, 2003 --- UUARC Now Accepts Vehicle Donation
Donate your vehicle from anywhere in the nation - cars, trucks, boats, and even airplanes! There is no cost to you and your donation is tax deductible. Click Here for more information.

May 27, 2003 --- Estate of Sylvia Blake
A shining example of generosity and humanitarian effort is that of Sylvia Blake, a woman who loved her fellow man and never forgot her roots. She died on Sept. 25, 2002 in Michigan, but her memory lives on. She left a considerable portion of her assets specifically earmarked for a special project to aid children's hospitals in Ukraine...[continue]

April 24, 2003 --- Save a Young Life
The office of the United Ukrainian-American Relief Committee (UUARC) has received a very desperate and moving plea:
"This appeal to you is from the parents of Ihor Chovhan (born 1981), who currently survives on an artificial kidney in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk. His condition is critical and he requires an immediate kidney transplant... [continue]