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Join us Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 6:30-10pm at the Ukrainian Institute of America for an extraordinary evening of fundraising for Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief with the Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA).

Special guests and performances by pianist Pavlo Gintov, contralto Vira Slywotzky, cellist Valeriya Sholokhova, and harpist Odarka Polanskyj Stockert.

PROGRAM

6:30pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
8:00pm - Special Remarks & Performances
9pm - Hors d'oeuvres and open bar

Dress Code: Black Tie optional, "Ukrainian formal" attire

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All proceeds from the Gala will go to the UNWLA. With nearly 100 years of service and non for-profit work, the UNWLA is the longest running and largest Ukrainian women’s organization in the U.S. When war first broke out in 2014, the UNWLA stepped up to fund children’s winter and summer camps for orphans and to support an orphanage near the front lines. Since the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, with the hard work of UNWLA members and generous support from donors all around the world, UNWLA has been able to send the equivalent of over $27 million in aid to Ukraine.

With the Sunflower Gala, the aim is to raise funds to support orphanages and safe spaces that provide a variety of rehabilitative, psycho-support programs and care for the basic care needs of orphans, single moms and those who have been devastated by the war.

Guests will enjoy a special menu designed by East Village's own Veselka, featuring Ukrainian and American style hors d'oeuvres.

The Sunflower Gala will take place at the Ukrainian Institute of America, a national landmark in the heart of Manhattan.

The Ukrainian Institute of America is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization The fundamental purpose of the Institute is to develop and promote through educational, professional and social activities a greater awareness, understanding, knowledge and appreciation in the United States of the traditional and contemporary art, literature, music, culture, history and traditions of Ukraine, as revealed through its people, both in Ukraine and abroad. The Ukrainian Institute of America strives to strengthen the identity and community of individuals of Ukrainian descent by organizing exhibits, concerts, conferences, symposia and other educational, and professional activities.

Photo by Sarah van Ouwerkerk and Thierry Gourjon

Any gift you make is deeply appreciated as Ukraine continues to face Russian aggression and any contribution can help save lives.

We thank you for standing with Ukraine and for not forgetting about the ongoing war.

Because of the charitable nature of this event, tickets are non-refundable.