Friends of Ukraine - Madison

Friends of Ukraine - Madison Friends of Ukraine – Madison’s mission is to promote Ukrainian culture in Wisconsin and create a sense of belonging among Ukrainians.

We strive to support Ukrainians scattered by the war and provide educational and cultural events for Wisconsinites. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contributions to our organization are used to help fund cultural and educational programming and support Ukrainians who have arrived in Wisconsin on humanitarian parole after the 2022 invasion.

06/11/2026

Come out to our community garage sale tomorrow 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am -3:00pm to get deals on must-haves, like winter tires, kitchen appliances, furniture, grills, window coverings, and clothing - with brands like Lululemon.

06/10/2026

As of June 2026, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now lasted as long as World War I. Both wars reached the grim milestone of 1,568 days of continuous, high-intensity warfare.

Dear friends of Ukraine in Madison. Our Ukrainian Festival is August 22, and it will be here faster than we know it beca...
06/07/2026

Dear friends of Ukraine in Madison. Our Ukrainian Festival is August 22, and it will be here faster than we know it because, as we all know, summer goes by fast. That's why we are reaching out to you now to help us run our event smoothly. If you are interested and available, please fill out this form. Thank you for serving with us!

Шановна українська громадо!
Наш український фестиваль 22 серпня, і він настане швидше, ніж ми встигнемо озирнутися, адже, як ми всі знаємо, літо минає дуже швидко.
Саме тому ми звертаємося до вас уже зараз із проханням допомогти нам провести цей захід успішно та організовано. Якщо ви зацікавлені та маєте можливість долучитися як волонтер, будь ласка, заповніть цю форму.
Щиро дякуємо вам за вашу підтримку та готовність служити разом із нами!
З повагою,
Руслана ~ Президент Friends of Ukraine, Madison

On August 22, 2026, Ukraine Fest will be our most memorable celebration yet. Friends of Ukraine - Madison, Inc., (FOUM) can use all the help we can get to make it run smoothly. If you would like to volunteer for the event and/or provide food/beverages, please fill out this form. Українськи...

06/06/2026

It’s the perfect weather for a picnic by the lake! Join us today at 3:30 at Brittingham Boats, 701 W Brittingham Pl, for a potluck picnic, games, great company, and beautiful views of Madison’s skyline.

06/03/2026

Don’t forget about our kickoff to summer this Saturday, June 6, 3:30-8:00pm, at Brittingham Boats on Lake Monona. Bring a dish to pass and be ready to enjoy fun in the sun!

Thank you, Dnipro Ukrainian Dance Ensemble! It was an honor to host you!
06/02/2026

Thank you, Dnipro Ukrainian Dance Ensemble! It was an honor to host you!

The reason we celebrate is because of the importance of the in Ukrainian culture. Viktoriya Hrytsyk Sabchyshyn was o...
06/01/2026

The reason we celebrate is because of the importance of the in Ukrainian culture. Viktoriya Hrytsyk Sabchyshyn was our special guest at our Vyshyvanka Day celebration and shared examples from of her collection of vyshyvanky - some that are 150 years old - and explained the patterns, techniques, and colors that represent different regions of Ukraine. As she explained, a vyshyvanka could be given for a wedding and worn throughout a person’s life, each stitch loving added to represent protection, health, and their personal story. She walked through how the shirts are made, thread treated, stitches done, and sleeves mirrored. Most importantly, Viktoriya talked about how the vyshyvanka has survived wars, genocides, and bans making it an act of defiance to wear a vyshyvanka.

We cannot thank Viktoriya enough for making our Vyshyvanka Day celebration so incredible - you have inspired many of us to start learning embroidery… or at least researching the patterns on our vyshyvanky!

We also loved hearing the stories of your vyshyvanky and rushnyky. Do you have a family heirloom passed down from a grandparent? Did you stitch your own vyshyvanka? Were you gifted your rushnyk for your wedding? Share your story here!

Did you bid on an item in the silent auction at our Vyshyvanka Day event yesterday but didn't have a chance to pick them...
05/31/2026

Did you bid on an item in the silent auction at our Vyshyvanka Day event yesterday but didn't have a chance to pick them up? Please let us know and we can help you get your winning baskets. Vyshyvanka Day 2026

05/31/2026

The Hopak was originally danced by Cossacks in Zaporizhzhia, and the dance known for its jumps, spins, and feats of strength, spread across the country to become Ukraine’s national dance. Yesterday the Dnipro Ukrainian Dance Ensemble made one of the most difficult dances in the world look effortless and showed us why the Hopak is a symbol of Ukraine. With every blindingly fast turn, impossibly high jump, and Hopak kicks that only the strongest can do, the Dnipro dancers reminded us of Ukraine’s perseverance, strength, and determination. This was the first time the Hopak was performed on stage in Madison and the Dnipro dancers did the Hopak’s Cossack heritage proud!

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