Ukrainian Congress Committee of America

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Since 1940, the largest representation of Americans of Ukrainian descent. bureau, the Ukrainian National Information Service.

Established in 1940, UCCA unites and advocates in the name of nearly 30 fraternal, educational, religious, cultural, veterans and humanitarian organizations in the Ukrainian American community. UCCA maintains local all-volunteer chapters across the United States, with a national office in New York City, as well as a Washington, D.C. UCCA is also a founding member of the Ukrainian World Congress (u

krainianworldcongress.org), the international assembly of Ukrainian public organizations representing over 20 million people, as well as a founding member of the Central and East European Coalition (ceecoalition.us), which coordinates the efforts of national ethnic organizations representing 20 million Americans.

UCCA extends our sincere thanks to Senator Richard Blumenthal for joining our virtual town hall on June 9th and for his ...
06/10/2026

UCCA extends our sincere thanks to Senator Richard Blumenthal for joining our virtual town hall on June 9th and for his continued leadership in support of Ukraine.

Senator Blumenthal’s commitment to Ukraine did not begin with the full-scale invasion. As far back as 2014, following russia’s invasion of Ukraine and illegal annexation of Crimea, he was already calling for stronger measures to raise the cost of russian aggression.

Since russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Senator Blumenthal has continued to stand with Ukraine through action, including repeated visits to Ukraine, most recently his tenth trip since the start of the full-scale war.

At a time when russia continues to target Ukrainian civilians, cities, and critical infrastructure, Senator Blumenthal has continued to press for the support Ukraine needs to defend its people, including air defense, stronger sanctions on russia, and sustained American leadership.

We are especially grateful for his willingness to travel to Ukraine, meet directly with Ukrainian leaders, service members, rescue workers, veterans, and civilians, and bring their stories back to Washington.

During his recent visit, Senator Blumenthal and Rep. Jim Himes wrote that “russia is losing, not winning,” and emphasized a message heard clearly from Ukraine: “Give Ukraine the means, and Ukraine will finish the job.”

UCCA thanks Senator Blumenthal for his time, his partnership with the Ukrainian American community, and his unwavering support for Ukraine’s freedom, sovereignty, and victory.

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Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

🏅UCCA community members recognized by Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців UCCA proudly congratulates o...
06/09/2026

🏅UCCA community members recognized by Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців

UCCA proudly congratulates our long-time member, Kvitka Semanyshyn, on receiving the Ukrainian World Congress’ highest honor—the Medal of St. Volodymyr the Great.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to another recipient:

🔹Vasyl Liscynesky, who also received the Medal of St. Volodymyr the Great

Other community members also received recognition:

🔹Askold Haywas,
🔹Nadiya Haywas,
🔹Vera Skop

Congratulations on this distinguished and well-deserved recognition.

06/08/2026

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Today, June 8, marks 100 years since the birth of Iryna Senyk — Ukrainian poet, nurse, embroiderer, dissident, Soviet po...
06/08/2026

Today, June 8, marks 100 years since the birth of Iryna Senyk — Ukrainian poet, nurse, embroiderer, dissident, Soviet political prisoner, and member of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group.

Born in Lviv in 1926, Senyk dedicated her life to Ukraine through art, service, memory, and resistance. For her commitment to Ukrainian freedom, she was arrested by Soviet authorities and spent decades in prisons, camps, and exile.

But the Soviet regime could not silence her.

Even in captivity, Senyk continued to write poetry and create embroidery designs, preserving Ukrainian identity through words, thread, and memory. Later, as a member of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group, she continued the struggle for human rights and national dignity under Soviet rule.

Her life reminds us that Ukrainian resistance has always taken many forms: poetry, faith, art, human rights advocacy, political courage, and the refusal to forget home.

On the centennial of her birth, UCCA honors Iryna Senyk’s life, legacy, and unbreakable Ukrainian spirit.

Вічна пам’ять. Ukraine remembers.

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The U.S. House has passed the Ukraine Support Act — one of the most important pieces of Ukraine legislation in years.By ...
06/05/2026

The U.S. House has passed the Ukraine Support Act — one of the most important pieces of Ukraine legislation in years.

By a vote of 226–195, the House advanced H.R. 2913, a bill that strengthens support for Ukraine and increases pressure on russia through security and reconstruction assistance, loans, expanded sanctions and export controls, and accountability measures for russian war crimes.

This vote sends a clear message: Americans continue to stand with Ukraine.

UCCA thanks every member of Congress who voted for H.R. 2913 and stood up for Ukraine’s freedom, security, sovereignty, and right to defend its people.

We also thank the members who spoke during the debate in support of Ukraine and the urgent need to confront russian aggression, including:
Gregory Meeks , Congressman Steny Hoyer , U.S. Representative Bill Keatingg , Representative Marcy Kaptur , Congressman Don Bacon , Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick , Congressman Kevin Kiley , Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi , Representative Jim Himes , Mike Quigley , Rep. Lloyd Doggett , Congressman Steve Cohen.

The work is not over. The Ukraine Support Act must still move through the Senate and be signed by the President.

Ukraine needs sustained support. russia must be held accountable.

Слава Україні.

Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

A child should know the sound of bedtime stories.Not air raid sirens.A child should learn the way to school.Not the way ...
06/04/2026

A child should know the sound of bedtime stories.
Not air raid sirens.
A child should learn the way to school.
Not the way to a shelter.
A child should fall asleep holding a toy.
Not wondering if their home will still be there in the morning.
On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember Ukraine’s children — the ones stolen by russia’s war, and the ones still growing up beneath it.
Childhood should never be a battlefield.

A strong message of support for Ukraine in Congress On June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a procedural vot...
06/04/2026

A strong message of support for Ukraine in Congress

On June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a procedural vote on H.Res. 518, clearing the way for consideration of H.R. 2913 — the Ukraine Support Act.

This matters.

The Ukraine Support Act is one of the most comprehensive Ukraine-related bills introduced in the 119th Congress. It includes security assistance, stronger sanctions against russia, intelligence cooperation, reconstruction support, and accountability measures for russian war crimes.

At a time when russia continues to attack Ukrainian civilians, cities, energy infrastructure, and cultural sites, this vote shows that support for Ukraine remains an active and urgent issue before Congress.

The Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS), UCCA’s Washington, D.C. public affairs bureau, urges Ukrainian Americans and all friends of Ukraine to contact their Representative and ask them to vote YES on H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.

Sample message:

“My name is [Name], and I am a constituent from [City, State]. I urge you to vote YES on H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. This bill advances critical support for Ukraine, strengthens sanctions against russia, and reinforces America’s commitment to democracy, security, and the rule of law.”
Ukraine needs the tools to defend its people, protect its sovereignty, and resist russia’s ongoing war of terror.

Please contact your Representative today.

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Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

Millions of Ukrainian families woke up today in russia’s crosshairs.Overnight, russia launched one of the largest missil...
06/02/2026

Millions of Ukrainian families woke up today in russia’s crosshairs.

Overnight, russia launched one of the largest missile and drone attacks of the war against Ukraine: 656 drones and 73 missiles targeting peaceful cities, residential neighborhoods, energy infrastructure, and essential public services.

Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, and other communities came under attack.

In Kyiv, dozens were injured, including children. In Dnipro, civilians were killed and wounded, and russian forces struck again as emergency crews worked through the rubble. In Kharkiv, more civilians were injured.

Despite the scale of the assault, Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted 602 drones and 40 missiles, saving thousands of lives.

UCCA mourns the innocent lives lost, extends our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and stands in solidarity with all those recovering from their injuries — and with the emergency responders risking their lives to save others.

These attacks are not isolated. They are part of russia’s sustained campaign of terror against the Ukrainian people: a war not only against territory, but against Ukraine’s sovereignty, identity, and future.

UCCA calls on the United States, our allies, and democratic nations around the world to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, enforce and expand sanctions against the russian federation, close sanctions-evasion loopholes, and hold russian political and military leaders accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ukraine needs the means to defend its skies and protect its people.

The time for empty words and compromises with the aggressor is long gone.

Слава Україні.

З Днем Києва!Today, we celebrate Kyiv, Ukraine’s ancient capital, a city of memory, culture, resilience, and unbreakable...
05/31/2026

З Днем Києва!

Today, we celebrate Kyiv, Ukraine’s ancient capital, a city of memory, culture, resilience, and unbreakable spirit.

For Ukrainians in America and around the world, Kyiv is more than a place on a map. It is home, history, identity, and a symbol of Ukraine’s will to live freely.

Pictured here is UCCA President Mycjailo Sawkiw in Kyiv, holding the blue and yellow flag in the heart of Ukraine’s capital.

May Kyiv continue to stand strong, beautiful, and free.

Києве, ми з тобою. Слава Україні!

Mission 17 complete: 51 vehicles delivered to Ukraine.UCCA was proud to participate with Ukraine Focus in their largest ...
05/28/2026

Mission 17 complete: 51 vehicles delivered to Ukraine.

UCCA was proud to participate with Ukraine Focus in their largest mission yet.

The mission included:

🚑 42 ambulances
🛻 3 armored vehicles
🚙 5 SUVs
🚚 1 pick-up truck

All 51 vehicles, along with medical equipment and supplies, were handed over to Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces.

Every ambulance matters. Every supply delivery matters. Every mission like this helps support those defending Ukraine and democracy.

Thank you to the volunteers, drivers, donors, sponsors, and partners who made this possible... and thank you to UCCA's very own Tamara Olexy and Andriy Futey

A special UCCA thank you to Dr. Anna Kalynych, Dr. Petro Lenchur of Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and Dr. Eugene Holuka for the medical equipment and supplies.

The mission is complete, but the work continues.

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Embassy of Ukraine in the USA / Посольство України в США Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

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