UCOWPA: WHO WE ARE

UCOWPA, the Ukrainian Community of Western Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit charitable 501(c) (3) organization which was established in 2009. Our objectives are 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 present cultural and educational programs at which all ages of Ukrainian and the general public can participate. We act and function exclusively for charitable, educational and cultural goals and are dedicated to the celebration of Ukrainian heritage and culture.

To make this dream real, we need the support of the entire Ukrainian community as well as the general public. Our organization is open to new members. Donations are appreciated as well. Think of this as a contribution to yourself, your children, or grandchildren, or a tribute to your parents or grandparents. These are remarkable times and it is good to include YOU as part of the story. For more details, please see our Sign Up/Donate page.

Our Mission

To organize, promote, support, conduct, and maintain social events and educational programs in Western Pennsylvania fostering arts, language, history, and crafts relating to Ukrainian heritage and culture;

To preserve and promote awareness of Ukrainian heritage throughout the community;

To unify people with Ukrainian heritage and background throughout Western Pennsylvania;

To become a focal point of Ukrainian-American cultural life in Western Pennsylvania.

To support charitable and humanitarian work for our homeland, Ukraine.

We act and function exclusively for charitable, educational and cultural goals and are dedicated to the celebration of Ukrainian heritage and culture.