Category: Culture

Art Show to Help Heal Ukraine’s Heroes

Help Heal Ukraine’s Heroes — Your Support Matters

Dear Friends,

Every day, Ukrainian soldiers risk their lives defending freedom. Many return from the front lines bearing deep wounds—both visible and invisible. At Zhytomyr Military Hospital, these brave men and women are receiving critical care for severe physical injuries, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries. But healing takes more than medicine.

Thanks to the extraordinary leadership of Yuliya Tolmachova, a mother of an active-duty soldier and head of Veteran’s Home in Zhytomyr, these heroes are finding hope through a groundbreaking art therapy program. Yuliya has served wounded soldiers since 2014, both in hospitals and combat zones, and is the only Ukrainian woman to receive all three classes of the Order of Princess Olga, a prestigious national honor.

To support this life-changing work the NHCT UAHA Fund, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New Have, CT, is hosting an Art Show and Sale featuring original works created by these soldiers during therapy.

Art Show & Fundraiser

Saturday, October 26th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, VIP PREVIEW. Admission $100. Ukrainian food, open bar

Sunday, October 26th, noon -6:00 PM, ART SHOW and SALE, admission $20. hors d’oeuvres, cash bar 
 Location: St. Michael’s Church Hall, 569 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511, free parking available

All proceeds will directly fund:

  • The art therapy program at Zhytomyr Military Hospital
  • The purchase of critically needed medications and medical equipment

We humbly ask you to make a donation to support this program. If you prefer you can become a sponsor.

To become a sponsor or donor please provide your name / organization or business name/ and address. AS A SPONSOR you will be acknowledged during the show and appear on our brochures and communications .

We welcome all donations!

Please mail your information with a check to: 
NHCT UAHA Fund
, 569 George Street, 
New Haven, CT 06511

Your generosity brings healing, dignity, and hope to Ukraine’s defenders. Together, we can honor their sacrifice and help them rebuild their lives.

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Oktoberfest 2025

OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

By popular demand the Oktoberfest event will occur this year on Sunday, October 12, from noon to 6pm in the church hall. Authentic German food and German beer will be served. German music will be played.

The event is being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Immaculate Conception Society (Sestretsi) Profits will be allocated to our various programs that we support. Tickets are $25.00. They are available from Margaret Maybury (203) 804-7557, Barbara Schwartz (203) 868-9702, Suma Bank Office Svitlana (914) 220-8677, Brandon Czebala (203) 906-0645, Todd Lane (203) 464-9428 and Christopher Komondy (860) 759-2723. Please advise for table reservations of eight to ten. Thank you for your support.

Ukrainian Independence Day observed August 25 in New Haven

Mayor Justin Elicker will issue a proclamation on Monday, August 25 at 1:30pm on the New Haven Green near the flagpole. In case of rain the ceremony will take place in the City Hall.

We ask as many of you to attend to show solidarity with Ukraine.

This show of support is more important than ever.

Ukrainian Independence in West Haven and New Haven

Ukrainian Independence Day this year is on Sunday, August 24.

To show their support the mayors of New Haven and West Haven will be issuing proclamations. Mayor Dorinda Borer will issue a proclamation in front of West Haven City Hall on Friday, August 22 at noon (12pm) and Mayor Justin Elicker will issue a proclamation on August 25 at 1:30 (1:45) pm on the New Haven Green near the flag pole. In case of rain the ceremony will take place in the City Hall. We ask as many of you to attend to show solidarity with Ukraine. This show of support is more important than ever.

Please invite as many people as you can; Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians. Bring flags, wear Ukrainian shirts, let’s show them we stand together!

Ukrainian Day events in our area and nationwide

If you know of other Ukrainian Independence day events in Connecticut which are not on the interactive map please either contact me or directly input the information.

It’s fun to look around and see how many events are taking place in 39 states. So far there are over 120 events!

A reminder that we want as many people as possible to come to our local events. Please spread the word throughout the Ukrainian community and to all your friends who support Ukraine. Wear your vyshyvany shirts or blue and yellow to these events; bring flags and signs, let’s show our support for Ukraine!

Friday, August 22 at noon on the steps of West Haven City Hall, Mayor Dorinda Borer will issue a proclamation. West Haven City Hall is on the corner of Main Street and Campbell Avenue.

Monday, August 25 at 1:45 pm (please be there by 1:30) Mayor Justin Elicker will issue a proclamation on the New Haven Green near the flagpole (weather permitting – or it will take place at the Mayor’s office on the second floor of City Hall at 165 Church St., New Haven.

Visit: https://uaindependence.unwla.org

War Dog: A Ukrainian War Documentary

Saturday, March 15th 2pm at the Willoughby Wallace Library,
146 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT.

Friday, March 21st 7pm at the Ukrainian Heritage Center​,
5 Commerce Drive, Cromwell, CT.

Saturday, April 5th 1pm at the James Blackstone Librar​,
758 Main Street, Branford, CT​.

Hope that you will be able to attend one of these sessions. Please share information​ (poste​r attached) with friends who might be interested in attending. Admission ​is free​; donations accepted.