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 The first Ukrainians arrived in Pittsburgh in 1880, attracted by job offers in local mines and steel mills. The community quickly grew, attracting significant numbers of immigrants from each of the four major waves of immigration from Ukraine (1880 - 1914; 1920s; 1950s; and 1991 - present). Today, more than 40,000 people in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area trace their heritage to Ukraine. The largest areas of Ukrainian settlement today are located in Carnegie, the South Side, McKees Rocks, McKeesport, and Ambridge/Aliquippa.
 Historically, the Ukrainian community in Pittsburgh has centered its activity around its churches, of which there are 33--Eastern Orthodox, Eastern-rite Catholic, and Evangelical Christian. Many local Ukrainian churches contain gift shops that sell Ukrainian gifts and books, varenyky (pierogies) and other Ukrainian dishes, and Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky). Cultural life is represented by two folk dance groups, a cultural choir, and a women's league. Dances are held throughout the year, including the January 'Malanka' (New Year's Dance); the February pre-Lenten dance; the July 'Vyshyvanni Vechernytsi' (Evening of Embroidery) dance; the October Bishop's Ball; and the November 'UTS Dinner/Dance,' at which the 'Ukrainian of the Year' and 'Friendship' awards are presented.
Community news is shared via a weekly radio program, a website, and a telephone hotline. Concerts of music and dance performed by Pittsburgh, US, and Ukrainian groups occur at times throughout the year. Commemorations of important events in the history of the Ukrainian people and nation also take place from time to time. Several area clubs and organizations offer Pittsburgh Ukrainians opportunities to come together and interact socially. Their organizations promote a close relationship with Ukraine and also the professional development of members of the community.Community news is shared via a weekly radio program, a website, and a telephone hotline. An annual festival, the last Sunday in September, and several area bars offer Pittsburgh Ukrainians opportunities to come together and interact socially. Their organizations promote a close relationship with Ukraine and also the professional development of members of the community.
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Community Organizations
Ukrainian Community of Western Pennsylvania
The Ukrainian Community of Western Pennsylvania (UCOWPA) is a charitable nonprofit organization established in 2009. Its objective is to bring together the different generations of Ukrainian immigrants, their descendants and any person who is interested in the promotion of Ukrainian culture in Western Pennsylvania, and to have Ukrainian cultural and educational programs at which all ages could participate. While providing a variety of programming and learning opportunities, its ultimate goal is to establish a Ukrainian American Cultural and Educational Center for Western Pennsylvania.
Contact: Svitlana Tomson, CPA, MSA President@ucowpa.org
http://www.ucowpa.org/
Ukrainian Cultural and Humanitarian Institute
Promotes cultural, educational, and humanitarian contacts between the US and Ukraine.
Conducts ESL classes for new Ukrainian immigrants; Publisher of Ukrainian-language Immigrant Handbook, Pittsburgh Social Services Guidebook for Immigrants and Visitors, and “Tour Ukrainian Pittsburgh” (a walking/driving tour of Ukrainian sites in the Pittsburgh region). Plans training/exchange program for Ukrainian professionals under the auspices of the Open World Program, a federally-funded program.
Contact: Stephen Haluszczak, President
Email: shaluszczak@yahoo.com Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and School
Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and School has been performing traditional Ukrainian folk dances since 1952 and under the name “Kyiv” since 1982. Practices held at Sts. Peter & Paul’s Ukrainian Church Hall on Mansfield Boulevard in Carnegie Monday evenings. 6:00 PM Children; 7:30 PM Adults.
412.276.0342 Poltava Ukrainian Dance Company
Poltava Ukrainian Dance Company was founded in 1964, as "Molod Ukrainy," and performs annually at the Pittsburgh Folk Festival. Practice held on Monday evenings.
412.279.5911
Pittsburgh Ukrainians
An online resource to meet the Ukrainian Community in Pittsburgh.
Email: info@pghukrainians.org
http://www.pghukrainians.org
Ridna Shkola of Pittsburgh
Provides instruction in Ukrainian language, history, and art to children grades K – 12. Native Ukrainian-speaking teachers instructing students who speak Ukrainian at home. English-speaking teachers for students who are beginners. Sponsors the new Ukrainian Museum, housed at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church’s Hall at the corner of East Carson and South 7th Streets, South Side – opening October 14, 2007. Classes held Saturdays from 10AM – 1PM.
http://www.pghukrainians.org/rs.htm
Ukrainian Selfreliance of Western PA Federal Credit Union
A co-operative, not-for-profit and member-owned financial institution serving the Ukrainian American community of Western Pennsylvania.
Serves as a central location for the exchange of information in the community and features a small Ukrainian library, gift shop, and collections of Ukrainian cultural items.
95 South Seventh Street
Pittsburgh PA 15203
Phone: 412-481-1865
Fax: 412-481-0577
Email: ukfcuwpa@bellatlantic.net
http://www.samopomich.com/
Ukrainian Technological Society
A Pittsburgh Ukrainian professional and businessperson's association and sponsor of an annual scholarship program. Charter member of the Federation of Ukrainian American Professional and Business Associations.
Roxsana Korchynsky
Phone: 412.247.1212
Pittsburgh Ukrainian Information Line
Recorded messages updated monthly listing events and issues of concern to local Ukrainians.
Phone: 412-279-6853 Pittsburgh-Donetsk Sister City Agreement
The Pittsburgh-Donets'k Sister Cities Committee was formed in 1992, just after the re-establishment of the independence of Ukraine, welcome.
http://www.gpsca.org/donetsk/index.htm Ukrainian Radio Program
The Ukrainian radio program in Pittsburgh, now in its 56th year of continuous service to the Ukrainian-American community in the tri-state area, is heard each Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on radio station WPIT, AM73. The program is presented by host Michael Komichak in Ukrainian and English and features music, news, commentaries, social announcements, anniversaries, commercials and obituaries. Its primary objective is to maintain the Ukrainian identity of its listeners through music, language and traditions.
Box 52
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Email: URPBox52@aol.com Ukrainian Students’ Organization at the University of Pittsburgh
Provides fun and fellowship for students, faculty, and/or staff of any of the Pittsburgh area universities or colleges. Past events include a cultural excursion to Philadelphia and New York City, pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg painting) workshop, various lectures, and a month-long Ukrainian Contemporary Film Symposium. These and other events support creative expression of Ukrainian heritage as well as interest in modern-day Ukrainian issues and her unique contributions to the world.
Kateryna Dowbenko, advisor
Email: sorc+Ukraine@pitt.edu
http://www.ukrainianclub.org Kolos International Foods
Carnegie’s first and only Eastern European food store offering fresh bread, meats, fish, juices, cheese, candies, tortes, and more!
East Main Street (next to Carnegie Post Office)
Carnegie, PA
Phone: 412-969-4149
Store hours: Monday – Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm/Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm
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