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Honoring Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia for their service to Ukrainian Americans, Ukrainian refugees, and the broader Philadelphia community.
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WHEREAS, Philadelphia has long been home to a vibrant Ukrainian-American community that contributes to the cultural, civic, and economic strength of the city; and
WHEREAS, Ukrainian organizations across Philadelphia provide cultural, social, educational, and humanitarian services that preserve Ukrainian heritage while supporting critical community integration and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, American Community Survey data estimates that more than 13,000 Philadelphia residents report Ukrainian ancestry, representing one of the largest concentrations of Ukrainian residents in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The broader Philadelphia region is home to more than 50,000 residents of Ukrainian ancestry and more than 15,000 Ukrainian immigrants, many of whom have helped build and sustain cultural centers, faith institutions, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations that serve Ukrainian Americans as well as the broader Philadelphia community; and
WHEREAS, Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia provide critical support to Ukrainian refugees and newly arrived families through housing assistance, employment support, language services, legal navigation, community connection, and employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, These organizations strengthen Philadelphia by promoting cross cultural understanding, mutual aid, and community resilience that benefits all Philadelphians; and
WHEREAS, Ukrainian cultural institutions, faith-based organizations, nonprofit groups, and
community leaders continue to demonstrate leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving their communities during a heightened time of need; and
WHEREAS, As we mark anniversaries connected to the war in Ukraine, it is important to recognize and uplift organizations that provide stability, cultural preservation, and direct support to i...
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