UNWLA, Branch 118, Houston, TX

03/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Ukrainian Pysanky class. We truly appreciate your support, participation, and interest in Ukrainian traditions. It was so special to share this beautiful art with our community.

02/27/2026

🇺🇸Thank you to everyone who joined our Food Drive!

On the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holodomor, the man-made famine, the UNWLA Branch 118 initiative brought us together for a meaningful cause: thanks to your support, we collected food and over $300 to help families in need.

This is more than just aid - it is living memory, solidarity, and care, reminding us that unity can change lives.

Thank you for your kindness and compassion!
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🇺🇦Щиро дякуємо всім, хто долучився до нашого Food Drive!

У День пам’яті жертв Голодомору, ініціатива UNWLA Branch 118 об’єднала нас у добрій справі: завдяки вашій підтримці зібрано продукти та понад 300 доларів для сімей, які цього потребують.

Це не просто допомога -це жива пам’ять, солідарність і турбота, які об’єднують нас і показують, що єдність здатна змінювати життя.

Дякуємо за вашу небайдужість!

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

Easter is fast approaching and our branch is hosting our annual Ukrainian Pysanky Classes on Saturday, March 14. Two classes times will be offered 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Reserve your spot today.

Fun for all ages and skill levels. Under 7 years are free and will create Easter arts and crafts. Over 8 years is $20 and covers all supplies and includes light refreshments.

Reserve your seat by emailing [email protected] or calling 312.731.1368 by March 11.

01/06/2026

It’s Malanka time this Saturday, January 10. RSVP today. We hope to see you there!

12/04/2025

🎄✨ Ukrainian Christmas Crafts & Bake Sale in Houston! ✨🎄
Join us on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Hall for a warm and festive holiday celebration!

Enjoy:
• Delicious hot lunch available for purchase
• Homemade Ukrainian Christmas pastries
• Unique handcrafted gifts from local vendors
• Special St. Nicholas program by Ridna Shkola at 12:15 PM

Bring your family and friends to experience Ukrainian holiday traditions, shop for beautiful gifts, and support our community.

12/02/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday – and your impact can be doubled.

Check if your employer offers matching gifts and make every dollar count for Ukraine.
Since 1925, UNWLA has relied entirely on donations from caring people across the U.S. Today, as russia intensifies deadly attacks and the world looks inward, your support matters more than ever.
This winter, our Keep Ukraine Warm campaign delivers more than aid – it brings strength, dignity, and hope to Ukrainians from children to the elderly, displaced families, and survivors of past repression.

Donate at https://unwla.org/donate/

Your gift can support:
🧡 Social Welfare Fund – directs aid to the most urgent needs
🏥 Hospitals & medical aid
🎖️ Women defending Ukraine
👵 Babusi Fund for elderly women
🧒 Children impacted by war

💙💛 Your generosity keeps hospitals open, homes warm, and families supported through another brutal winter.
Please donate — and take one more step: share this post and encourage your community to stand with Ukraine this Giving Tuesday.

11/19/2025

Food Drive In Remembrance of the Victims of the Holodomors
This November, we honor the memory of millions of Ukrainians who were starved to death during the Holodomors - genocides created by the Soviet regime to break the spirit of a nation.

Today, as we remember them, we choose to respond with compassion, solidarity, and action.

To honor their memory, UNWLA Branch 118 is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to help families in need here in our community.
Because no one should ever face hunger - not then, not now, not ever again.

📅 Dates of the Drive:
Now through November 30th

📍 Donation Drop-Off Locations:
• Katy: 22406 Rue Canyon Ct, 77450
• Spring: 15 S Tallowberry Dr, 77381
• League City: 502 Willow Pointe Dr, 77573
• Houston: 6227 Waltway Dr, 77008
❗️ Please place the food items into the designated boxes at the provided addresses.

🛒 Most Needed Items:
To make the biggest difference, please consider donating:
• Canned vegetables & fruits
• Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, salmon)
• Rice, pasta, beans, lentils
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Shelf-stable milk
• Baby food & formula
• Breakfast items (oats, cereal)
• Hygiene products (optional but appreciated)

🚫 Please Do NOT Bring:
• Opened or expired products
• Fresh, frozen, or refrigerated food
• Homemade food
• Items in glass containers

💛 Why This Matters

Every can, every box, every item you donate becomes more than food - it becomes a gesture of remembrance, a statement of unity,and a promise that we will never allow history to repeat itself.

Your support keeps their memory alive while helping families facing hardship today.

If you’re unable to donate food, you can still make a meaningful impact.
We also have an online fundraiser where every contribution helps.
Just $1 provides 3 meals for families in need.
🔗 Online Fundraiser:

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FoodDrive26/UNWLAhttpsunwlaorg

THANK YOU

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

UNWLA Branch 118 (Houston) marked its 50th anniversary ,half a century of community, culture, and unwavering support for Ukraine. 💙💛

This year, our mission is to raise funds to equip Ukrainian women serving on the front lines. Their courage inspires us, and we are honored to stand with them.

We also recognized our dedicated members who have been part of the branch for 25–50 years, presenting them with pins in gratitude for their commitment and heart.

A heartfelt thank you Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church to for joining us and generously sharing their hall for this celebration. Your support means so much to our community.

Thank you as well to the Consulate General of Ukraine in Houston for being with us and for continued partnership.

And thank you to everyone who attended, supported, organized, volunteered, donated, or simply stood with us. Your presence matters. Your support matters.

Together, we remember, support, and build.