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'Someone had to step up': Meet Volodymyr Pavlyuk, 2023 Jefferson Award winnerROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tons: 250 of them. That’s how much humanitarian and medical aid RocMaidan has sent to Ukraine. To give you an idea of how much that is, the average tractor-trailer weighs 40 tons. So, RocMaidan has collected and sent more than 16 tractor-trailers’ worth of donations.It was a pleasure to sit down with […]

RocMaidan volunteers pack 20th container for UkraineA local organization known as RocMaidan is working to send aid to Ukraine. For the past two years, local volunteers have collaborated to gather materials and pack containers to send to Ukraine. Volunteers meet once a week, every Thursday. On Saturday, volunteers gathered to pack the 20th container to be sent to Ukraine since the […]

RocMaidan volunteers send 20th shipment of medical aid to UkraineRochester, N.Y. — RocMaidan www.rocmaidan.org volunteers spent Saturday morning packing and shipping the 20th container of medical and humanitarian aid to Ukrai

Eastman School of Music, RocMaidan host concert to raise awareness, support for UkraineThe Eastman School of Music and RocMaidan hosted a concert in collaboration to raise awareness and support for the Ukrainian war effort.

RocMaidan ships out medical aide for UkraineROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s been almost two-years since war started escalating between Russia and Ukraine. Members of local volunteer organization RocMaidan say they’ve been working tirelessly to help Ukrainians, who are trying to survive.On Thursday, volunteers gathered to pack 100 tactical medical backpacks. The backpacks will go to medics on the frontlines in Ukraine.Over the […]

From Rochester to Ukraine: Roc Maidan volunteers prepare major shipmentWebster, N.Y. (WHAM) — Volunteers with Roc Maidan prepared a large shipment of supplies, on Thursday.

Mercy senior hosts benefit concert for Ukraine in honor of friend killed in bombingRochester, N.Y. An incoming senior at Our Lady of Mercy High School is honoring a friend killed in the war in Ukraine, through the very thing that brought them

Concert on East Avenue aims to raise funding for humanitarian efforts in UkraineROCHESTER, N.Y. — A concert on Wednesday night at the Rochester Academy of Medicine aims to raise funding for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.A student at Our Lady of Mercy High School, whose friend was killed during the Russian attack on Mariupol, Ukraine, is organizing the concert. The concert at 1441 East Ave will run from […]

Ukrainian festival: Fun, food and culture, with a serious undertone as war rages onIRONDEQUOIT, NY. — As the war in Ukraine rages on, this year’s 51st annual Ukrainian Festival is taking on new meaning to those dedicated to sharing the country’s unique culture and customs with Rochesterians.More than just food and fun, this year’s Ukrainian Festival is focusing on building support and aid for a country fighting for […]

Rochester's Ukrainians celebrate culture, heritage with festival; Fest continues through SundayIRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Thursday marked the start of the 51st annual Ukrainian Festival, held at St. Josaphat’s Church in Irondequoit.As the war in Ukraine rages on, Ukrainians in Rochester are finding a way to celebrate their culture and heritage.Locally based nonprofit Roc-Maidan was there raising money for humanitarian aid. There also is traditional Ukrainian food […]

Roc Maidan starts new fundraising for victims of flood caused by Russian attackWhen Elena Dilai who grew up in Lviv, Ukraine before immigrating to America, first saw images of the flood engulfing hundreds of homes along the Dnieper River, she was heartbroken with the war clai…

Rochester Contemporary Art Center 6x6 fundraiser has a record-breaking number of donationsROCHESTER, N.Y. The Rochester Contemporary Art Center is kicking off its annual 6×6 sale and is continuing the Square the Love project by sharing the love with a specific community.This is the 16th annual 6×6 exhibition at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center, and it is a record-breaking year. Over 6,000 artworks have been donated to […]

'Someone had to step up': Meet Volodymyr Pavlyuk, 2023 Jefferson Award winnerROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tons: 250 of them. That’s how much humanitarian and medical aid RocMaidan has sent to Ukraine. To give you an idea of how much that is, the average tractor-trailer weighs 40 tons. So, RocMaidan has collected and sent more than 16 tractor-trailers’ worth of donations.It was a pleasure to sit down with […]

Local Ukrainian-Americans pray for victory and peace, one year after the invasionRochester area Ukrainian-Americans mark the somber, one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Prayers for peace on day marking one year since Russia's invasion of UkrainePRAYERS FOR PEACE AT ST. JOSAPHATS UKRANIAN CATHOLIC CHURCHREVERAND PHILIP WEINER/ PASTOR AT ST. JOSAPHAT’S UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH35.19 commemorating those w

Rochester's Ukrainian community asks for continued support after one year of warThis week marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine.The conflict has shaped the lives of many Ukrainian-Americans over the last year, including in Rochester,

Upstate NY group working to get donations into hands of Ukrainians in needThe Guardians of Hope is making an immediate impact.

Roc Maidan reflects on one year of aiding Ukraine and how their cause grewROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This week will mark one year since Russia started a war with Ukraine. Since then, Roc Maidan has been working non-stop to counter their aggression with donations for those …

How local donations are helping Ukrainians’ fight for freedom and what’s needed nextWEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It’s been almost one year exactly since Russia invaded Ukraine. Throughout this war, the generosity from people in Rochester has been seen on the frontlines helping Ukrainian…

Ukrainian orchestra plays Kodak Hall at the Eastman TheatreFor the second time in less than a year, Eastman Theatre on Tuesday night hosted a concert to support Ukraine during the war with Russia.

Special concert to carry 'message of hope' to UkraineRochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre hosted a unique performance on Tuesday night.The Eastman School of Music collaborated with RocMaidan and

An update from Ukraine, as Russia's invasion rounds its ninth monthIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, we get an update from Ukraine from our WXXI colleague, Mikhail Gershteyn, who is visiting family in his home country and documenting the war.

A firsthand look at what Rochester donations are doing for UkrainiansAs more cities in Eastern Ukraine are liberated, shipments from RocMaidan can reach families who’ve lost everything after living under Russian rule for months.

Local organization sends donations to liberated Ukrainian citySince the war broke out, Oleg Lebedko, who immigrated from Ukraine in 1995 has been following every battle. He credits Ukraine’s progress for being unified in their cause against Vladimir Putin’s l…

Roberts Wesleyan, ROC Maidan host walk to benefit UkraineROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Dozens of people took part in a walk to benefit families and those affected by the war in Ukraine on Saturday at Roberts Wesleyan University. ROC Maidan also hosted the eve…

Rochester native volunteering in Ukraine: "innocent people are dying"Tanya Bucierka woke up to the sound of war Monday morning."As everyone knows today Ukraine was hit really, really hard and it was absolutely terrifying. I was

‘It felt like a small victory’: Monroe Co. humanitarian aid arrives in Ukraine“In these terrible days, the community of Monroe shares in their anguish and we share in their anger,” Bello said in March.

What does victory look like for Ukrainians? In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 15, 2022, guests discuss what victory would look like for Ukrainians at this stage of the war.

U of R and RocMaidan team up to get medical supplies to UkraineUniversity of Rochester staff and local humanitarian group RocMaidan are teaming up to get medical equipment to clinics and newly built hospitals in Ukraine.

Artists show support for people of UkraineAll proceeds from a 15-day exhibition at Rochester Contemporary Art Center will be used to purchase humanitarian and medical aid for the embattled country.

A homeland under siege: Hobart student, Auburn native to speak at Ukraine fundraiserGENEVA — Now in its sixth month, the war in Ukraine and its accompanying horrors have begun to fade from the consciousness of many Americans.

Ukrainian refugees on crossing Polish border, support of new communityThis year marks Rochester's 50th annual Ukraine Festival.

50th Rochester Ukrainian Festival kicks off 4-day eventIt's held at St. Josaphats Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Exhibit at Rochester Contemporary Art Center will raise money for UkraineROCHESTER, N.Y. — Roc Maidan and the Rochester Contemporary Art Center are teaming up to raise money for Ukraine.They are working to create an exhibit called “Artists for Ukraine”, which will be on display from September 2 through 17 at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center on 137 East Avenue.The center said that artists who want […]

Rochester Ukrainian Festival returns next weekThe Rochester Ukrainian Festival is returning to St. Josaphat’s Church from Thursday, August 18 until Sunday, August 21.

Ukrainian Family relocated to Webster due to war speaks out on journey to AmericaNow they want to tell their story to show that the people of Ukraine still need help because of this war.

RocMaidan hosts booth at Polish Arts Festival, encourage people to help aid UkraineRoc Maidan will be at the festival on Saturday, August 6 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Roc Maidan and Flower City Union team up to raise funds for UkraineThose donation lines are still open to send money or essential supplies to Roc Maidan.

Ukrainian Culture Center encourages more donations as war continuesDonation lines on all platforms to help RocMaidan are still open.

Sunnking Recycling and RocMaidan donating hospital beds to UkraineOn Friday afternoon, Brockport-based Sunnking Recycling and RocMaidan partnered together to ship hospital beds and other medical supplies to Ukraine. The recycled beds were looked over by a team of technicians and medical experts to make sure they were still in working order. Over 40 pieces of medical equipment was donated to RocMaidan: including 14 hospital beds, 12 exam tables, and seven stretchers.

Rochester rugby teams join forces to help people of UkraineLocal rugby teams combined to help a community in need. The Rochester Aardvarks, Renegades, and Colonials came together to form One ROC Rugby, an initiative to support people impacted by the war in Ukraine. Saturday, the group hosted their first fundraiser event, with all proceeds being donated to RocMaidan, a local humanitarian organization focused on helping the people of Ukraine.

The latest on local relief efforts for UkraineIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, guests discuss local relief efforts for Ukraine.

Cookies and pins add up to a big donation for UkrainePittsford, N. Y. (WHAM) - People in our community continue to reach out to find ways to help Ukraine. Wednesday, residents at The Highlands at Pittsford presented a check for $7,025 to representatives of ROC Maidan, a local not-for-profit organizations that provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine. They did it in part, to honor their chef, Mike Wasylko. "I'm very proud. I'm a first generation Ukrainian. My parents came over her in '49 after World War II," said Wasylko.

Monroe County helps UkraineA community that is an ocean away from war is pulling together to send necessary medical aid to Ukraine. The Ukrainian community in Rochester has been working countless hours a week to get donation…

How to donate to the people of Ukraine by sending a picture on social media“Purchasing technical medical supplies for Ukraine that includes I-fax, individual first aid kits, ambulances, diapers, and so on,” Pavlyuk said.

Rochester volunteers working with Ukrainian refugees in Poland want to recruit othersNatalia Golub and Leeda Burda agree that more volunteers are needed, and hope that their stories inspire people in Rochester to go to Poland to help.

Roc Maidan in Rochester prepares donations for Ukrainian reliefVolunteers with Roc Maidan have been collecting funds and other donations — including shoes, clothes, and sleeping bags.

(4/18/22) Hour 2 Part 2 Adam Bello in for Bob Lonsberry - Bob Lonsberry | iHeartMonroe County Executive Adam Bello speaks with Elena Dilai from the Ukraine Community.

RPO Streams Benefit Concert For UkraineOn Saturday, March 12, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre was filled for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)'s Benefit Concert for Ukraine.

Rochester's Ukrainian community celebrates Easter serviceEaster was a bittersweet time for the congregation.

Geneseo exchange student spearheads t-shirt fundraiser to help UkraineGeneseo’s Ukrainian foreign exchange student, Mykola “Nick” Prokhorenko, has spearheaded a T-shirt fund-raiser with the hopes of aiding his friends and family and those being impacted by the ongoing Russo-Ukraine

Egypt firefighters raise $25,000 to help colleagues in UkraineLocal first responders banded together to help the people of Ukraine. On Monday, the Egypt Fire Department presented a check of more than $25,000 to Roc Maidan, the charitable arm of the Ukrainian Cultural Center of Rochester, who will oversee the distribution of the funds. The money was raised in just four hours by the Egypt firefighters during the recent Boot Drive for Ukrainian firefighters.

Catholic-school students show compassion for Ukrainians - Catholic CourierChildren at Catholic schools in the Diocese of Rochester collected items for relief efforts in Ukraine, made cards for Ukrainians and pray for peace each day.

Ukrainian Nazareth College professor urges United States government to get involvedUkrainian Nazareth College political science professor says that if Russia wins, world democracy is at stake.

Remembering the Ukraine we've lost in the classic documentary, ‘In Spring’The George Eastman Museum’s Dryden Theatre is showing a 1929 Ukrainian film, “In Spring” to support the people of Ukraine.

Nazareth College uses power of music to raise money for Ukrainian people and militaryMore of the Rochester community is showing their support for Ukraine, this time its from Nazareth College.

ROCMaidan starts Amazon registry for community donationsA Ukrainian organization here in Rochester is donating medical supplies for Ukraine.

Midlakes student helps in Ukrainian relief effortMaggie Mahoney has placed collection boxes in the high school and made flyers asking for help.

Egypt firefighters take it to the streets to raise funds for UkraineThe Egypt Fire Department took it to the streets on Saturday, when it conducted a “Fill the Boot Drive” to collect funds in support of first responders, refugees and citizens of Ukraine. The drive took place at the intersection of Route 250 and Route 31 in Perinton. The Egypt Fire Department were also supported by troopers from the New York State Police, deputies from the Monroe County Sherriff’s Department, and members of the Fairport Fire Department.

Send Words of Inspiration on CNY 'Sunflowers for Ukraine' PostcardsYou can send words of encouragement and inspiration to those suffering in Ukraine on postcards featuring sunflowers from around Central and Western New York.

Webster beekeeper makes beeswax sunflowers to raise money for UkraineThe North Bee is located at 27 North Ave.

N.Y. EMS services sending three ambulances to UkraineAMR, Monroe Ambulance and Rochester Fire Department are donating the vehicles, firefighter gear and first aid kits

RPO raises tens of thousands in Ukraine benefit concert(WHAM) - The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra took the stage at the Eastman Theatre Saturday night for a special benefit concert dedicated to the people of Ukraine. The show was planned on short notice, but had already raised $50,000 for local Ukrainian nonprofit Roc Maidan by the time the concert began. Typically, RPO plans performances up to two years in advance. However, Saturday's show was planned in only a few days.

Monroe County community collaboration to help UkraineMonroe County Executive, Adam Bello, and other local leaders announced today a number of new aid efforts, including donations of major emergency and medical gear.

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Rochester Philharmonic will play a benefit for Ukraine this Saturday at the Eastman TheatreA benefit concert to help provide humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine will be presented by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra this coming weekend.

Rochester Ukrainian community fears for family back home following Russian invasion“It never should have happened and never should happen to anybody’s country. But unfortunately, it’s happening to mine,” Lukyniuk said.

Rochester nonprofit collecting donations for UkraineDilai moved from the Ukraine over 28 years ago. Now, she spends her mornings making sure her family is still alive.

Collection efforts for Ukraine brings volunteers from several organizations togetherCollections continue at several sites around the Rochester area to help people impacted by the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

'Constant stream of stress.' NY Ukrainians in anguish as Russia invades UkraineNY Ukrainians are on edge and hoping to hear good news from family in Ukraine. New York is home to the largest Ukrainian population in the US.

Hundreds rally in Rochester to support UkraineHundreds of people gathered in downtown Rochester Saturday afternoon in support of Ukraine, which has been under attack by Russia in recent days.

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