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Ukrainian American Coordinating Council

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Ukrainian American Coordinating Council
Українсько-Американська Координаційна Рада
FormationMay 15, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-05-15)
TypeAdvocacy, pro-Ukraine, Cultural, Educational
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
HeadquartersNew York City, San Francisco, CA
Location
    • 142 Second Avenue, New York NY 10003
    • 345 Seventh Street, San Francisco CA 94103
Official language
English, Ukrainian
Ihor Gawdiak
AffiliationsUkrainian World Congress (UWC)
Websiteuaccusa.org

The Ukrainian American Coordinating Council (Ukrainian: Українсько-Американська Координаційна Рада) or UACC (Ukrainian: УАКРада) is a non-partisan not-for-profit national umbrella organization uniting Ukrainian American organizations in advocating for Ukrainian Americans.[1][2] Council's focus is concentrated in the areas of Cultural Affairs, Business Affairs, Political Affairs and Humanitarian Aid. Its membership is composed of fraternal, educational, veterans, religious, cultural, social, business, political and humanitarian organizations, as well as individuals. Established in 1965, the UACC maintains local all-volunteer chapters across the United States, with a national office based in New York City, as well as a San Francisco, CA. The UACC is a member of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC),[3] the international assembly of nearly all Ukrainian public organizations in the worldwide Ukrainian diaspora of over 20 million people.

Today, it continues to embrace Ukrainian Historical, Political and Cultural heritage in the San Francisco Bay Area and California by sponsoring such events as concerts honoring Taras Shevchenko over the past 50 years, Ukrainian Independence Day in Golden Gate Park since 1964, the celebration of Ukraine’s Millennium baptism into Christianity, the Commemoration of the Soviet artificially induced famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine called the Holodomor where up to ten million Ukrainians were victims as well as many other events and activities such as candlelight vigils, humanitarian aid for displaced citizens and soldiers, concerts, and the establishment and dedication[citation needed] of California Registered Historical Landmark No.1025 - Ukraine - honoring Ukrainian Patriot Reverend Father Agapius Honcharenko, fighter for freedom, democracy and human rights.[4]

In Fall 2023, UACC members attended Ukraine Action Summit in Washington, DC.[5]

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  1. ^ Cohen, Zachary; Tucker, Emma (2022-04-10). "US police agencies are sending protective gear to Ukrainian civilians in what experts call an unprecedented move". CNN. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. ^ "UKRAINIAN AMERICAN COORDINATING COUNCIL - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Archived from the original on 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. ^ "Ukrainian World Congress members - United States". Retrieved 12 July 2016.[dead link]
  4. ^ "CHL # 1025 Ukrania (Ukrainia) Alameda". www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  5. ^ Taylor, Jessica (2023-10-19). "Central Texas residents heading to Washington D.C. to speak about urgency in Ukraine". KEYE: CBS Austin. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
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