The Ukrainian Saturday School in New York exists and thrives thanks to the support of our principal sponsor — the New York Branch of the "Selfreliance" Association of Ukrainian Americans ("Samopomich"). This organization has for many years been a cornerstone of the Ukrainian community in the New York city and consistently invests in the preservation of language, culture, and education.

 

The Mission of Selfreliance Association

 

The organization works with a clear goal:

• to preserve and popularize Ukrainian cultural heritage, to develop knowledge of the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions;

• to support an active and cohesive Ukrainian-American community;

• provide social assistance to community members as needed.

• Selfreliance Association implements programs that create a vibrant space for Ukrainian presence in New York: it supports the Ukrainian library, conducts seminars on current topics, organizes meetings for senior community members, and organizes events and outreach throughout the year.

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Most importantly for us — Selfreliance Association sponsors Heritage School of Ukrainian Studies and supports educational programs from preschool through 11th grade, where children study the Ukrainian language, literature, history, geography, music, and culture.

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The organization is also a sponsor of Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union and notes that the credit union serves as an important source of financial support for the Ukrainian-American community.

 

Contact Information

Selfreliance Association of Ukrainian Americans, Inc. (New York Branch)