Please support our effort in helping the Ukrainian People.

Donate with PayPal Giving Fund

Or you can mail donation with check payable to: "Ukrainian American Freedom Foundation" or simply "UAFF", 562 Genesee St. Buffalo, NY 14204 USA. In the check memo section write "Humanitarian Fund" - Questions: (716) 847-1281

Click HERE to download, print and share a PDF flyer for donations. 

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to her heroes! Слава Україні! 💙💛 Слава Героям!  

---

---

HISTORY

---

Three community leaders who made a strong positive impact on the Broadway Fillmore neighborhood were recognized at a mural unveiling on Thursday, April 30 at Eugene V. Debs Hall, 483 Peckham Street. Art Resource – the organization helping to drive the effort – unveiled the mural that depicts the images of Robert J. Sienkiewicz, Erie County Legislator Greg Olma, and Yuri Hreshchyshyn.  Before their passing, all within the last year, these community activists served their community in ways that helped to bolster fundamental reform in areas such as fair housing, civic engagement, and cultural preservation. The Buffalo-based artist behind the creation of the mural is MJ Myers, whose work explores neighborhood identity, memory, and public space through large-scale, community-centered installations, according to Art Resource. The mural – considered a point of reflection, which honors the lives of the three community vanguards – has been installed on the Clark Street exterior wall of Eugene V. Debs Hall. Art Resource co-director Christopher Kameck managed the project, by steering the direction of the mural and all that it represents. To that end, Kameck worked alongside community partners, who helped to further create the vision for the mural. A public unveiling took place this past Thursday, April 30, 2026. The mural was made possible through a New York State grant secured by Assembly member Pat Burke, in partnership with Art Services Inc. of Western New York, and executed by Buffalo artist, MJ Myers. Following the unveiling, attendees were invited inside Eugene V. Debs Hall for a community reception with food, refreshments, and conversation. (Buffalo Rising) 

В Суботу 18 Квітня, 2026 року о 15:00 - Український Конґресовий Комітет Америки, відділ Баффало запрошує членів організації взяти участь в Загальних Зборах в бібліотеці Українського Культурного Центру „Дніпро“, 562 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14204. Присутність відкрита для всієї громади. Право голосу мають лише члени з належно сплаченими внесками. Разом продовжуймо служити українсько-американській громаді в Баффала та поза його межами. Слава Україні! Героям слава!

---

В Неділю, 19 квітня о 12:00, запрошують усіх до церкви Івана Хрестителя, 3275 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14217, на спільне святкування та проведення Гаївок - давньої української великодньої традиції радості, єднання та весняного оновлення. Гаївки - це обрядові весняні ігри, пісні, які здавна виконувалися на Великдень біля храмів. Вони символізують пробудження природи, перемогу життя та світлу радість. 

 

Щиро просимо долучатися всіх, адже найбільша радість для дітей - це бачити, як разом з ними щиро бавляться їхні батьки! У неділю після гаївок отець Микола частуватиме всіх кавою, а кожен із нас може принести щось смачненьке до спільного столу - щоб святкування було ще теплішим і радіснішим.
Дрес-код: вишиванки, віночки та українська символіка вітаються. 
Прийдімо разом, щоб зберегти і передати нашим дітям красу українських традицій!

7 грудня, 2025 o 1.00 pm в Культурному центрі Дніпро - Запрошуємо на унікальний творчий майстер-клас з виготовлення Різдвяної Зірки з дерева - одного з головних символів коляди та вертепу! Пориньте в атмосферу українських різдвяних звичаїв та створіть власну зірку, яка прикрасить ваш дім або стане частиною колядницького дійства.

 

Це чудова нагода дізнатися більше про різдвяні звичаї, символіку в українській культурі та не лише створити зірку, але й поділитися звичаями святкувати Різдво. Можна бути з дітьми - їм буде теж цікаво! Вартість участі: $ 30, включає усі матеріали + кава, чай з медом і Львівський різдвяний Маківник!

Donate to “Warm Hearts” Campaign

For the past 11 years the Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) has successfully organized the “Warm Hearts” Campaign. This year, we will continue the tradition to cheer up the hearts of the children in Ukraine. Thanks to you, every child has felt the magic of Christmas, and every child who received these backpacks warmed our hearts with their smile.  It is our goal to morally support and help the children in Ukraine during the Christmas holidays.  These backpacks are being sent to orphans and children whose parents are currently fighting the war in the ranks of the Armed Forces.  We are asking our Buffalo Hromada to help CYM Buffalo continue with this project and consider donating to this worthwhile campaign.   

Please contact Ann S. (716) 316-1051 by October 19th if you wish to help. We will be shipping the backpacks to Ukraine by October 27th, so they will be received in time for Christmas. 

 

 

Dear friends, you’re warmly invited to multiple gatherings in support of Protez Foundation - helping wounded Ukrainian defenders receive modern prosthetics, restore physical and psychological health, and return to full lives. 

 What to expect:
•  Casual conversations with veterans
•  A short talk about the Foundation’s mission, work, and future plans
•  A donation drive to support wounded service members

 When & Where
October 25
1:30 p.m. - Ukrainian Cultural Centre “Dnipro”
562 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14204

October 26
 10:00 AM – St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church
 3275 Elmwood Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14217

 Come with your family and bring friends—we’ll be happy to see everyone.

 Questions? Contact Pavlo Kurynytskyi: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  See you there!  

---

See prices, links to PDF flyers, Facebook Event and more on Fundraiser's Page. Click a flyer below to Donate with PayPal

Sunday, February 23, 1:00 PM - 4:00 pm

AvtoMaidan - a convoy of cars with Ukrainian flags and posters about the war and calls for support for Ukraine.

Meeting at 1:00 pm for a rally at "Patriots and Heroes Park" near Russell’s restaurant, 6675 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY, 14221 After the rally, we will drive in a convoy along Transit Rd, to Union and Walden, and Niagara Falls Blvd.

Sunday, February 23, 10:30 pm

Niagara Falls will be illuminated in blue and yellow.

Meet at 10:00 PM near the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

19 ЛИСТОПАДА - 1000 днів від початку повномасштабного вторгнення російської федерації в Україну. Це - 1000 днів стійкості, мужності та неймовірної єдності всього українського народу. Українці Баффало вийшли з українськими прапорами в центр Баффало до Сітіхол у вівторок 19 листопада щоб показати - НАШУ ПАМʼЯТЬ, СТІЙКІСТЬ І ВІРУ В ПЕРЕМОГУ. Слава НЕСКОРЕННІЙ УКРАЇНІ

Please call you Congressmen Today to support Ukraine. 

For other states please share This Link with your friends and family.

7-year-old David from Ukraine was diagnosed with Leukemia in December. Please donate on GoFundMe and share with your friends and family. 

More Events at Dnipro Click HERE

 Buy BODYARMOR Sports Drinks to support Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine Click HERE to see Low Prices

Apartments needed for Ukrainian Refugee families. Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 847-1281

St. Nicholas, Sviatyj Mykolaj, comes to Ukraine on December 19th by the Orthodox Julian calendar. It is a happy day with visiting and sleigh rides. Schools have plays telling Nicholas stories and the Saint visits local churches. Dressed as a Byzantine bishop, the good saint is often accompanied by angels. He quizzes children on their catechism before giving gifts. St. Nicholas Day is the main day for gift-giving, though gifts are also becoming associated with Christmas Day. Today many Ukrainian churches have St. Nicholas celebrations to help children understand that the holy man Nicholas came long before Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas history in Ukraine goes back to the 10th and 11th centuries. In churches, his icons are prominently placed on the iconostas, usually next to Jesus, the Mother of God, or the patron saint of the church. His icons were found also in nearly every home. In the mountains of western Ukraine where the Hutzels named the four seasons of the year after saints, winter honors St. Nicholas.
Ukrainians have Saint Nicholas as the patron saint of children since olden days. He makes us believe our most cherished dreams will come true one day, endows our hearts with kind feelings and inspires us to do good.
This bright and joyful holiday is the first holiday coming to us as a good winter fairy-tale announcing the approaching of Christmas and New Year. It gives us confidence that our lifelong dreams will come true, it also gives us hope and love, and inspires us to good deeds and mercy towards others, Ukrainians like Saint Nicholas as a wise patron and mentor always helping all kind-hearted people.