Articles - 2021

On September 18, 2021, a charity evening organized by the Hromada community and the Angelik Foundation took place in Tiburon. Guests were entertained with music and singing, and the main event was a video meeting with Vitaly Portnikov about the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. $4,128 was raised for the children of fallen defenders.

On August 14, 2021, Ukrainians in Northern California participated in the Kids Fun Festival in Cupertino, one of Silicon Valley's largest children's festivals. They represented Ukraine with a tent displaying ethnic costumes, folk music, master classes for children, and a photo zone in the form of an old-fashioned hut. Volunteers introduced guests to the history and culture of Ukraine, and visitors actively participated in the events. The event contributed to the promotion of Ukrainian culture and the unity of the community in the region.

On April 9, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra gave a charity concert in support of Ukraine. The anthem was performed standing up, the music conveyed both the beauty and the horror of war, and the finale symbolized peace. The audience burst into applause, and the concert became a sign of faith in Ukraine's victory.

In San Jose, Ukrainian Alona Tsymbaliuk opened the first Ukrainian kindergarten, Happy Explorers Preschool. The institution has been operating since 2021, offering education and upbringing in Ukrainian, combining educational classes with music, drawing, gymnastics, and four meals a day. Alona is continuing a family tradition and striving to preserve the language and culture for the children of immigrants. The preschool operates on a volunteer basis with the help of family and the diaspora, and the main need now is to attract more students.

The Anhelyk Foundation supports children who have lost their parents due to the war in Ukraine, providing them with Christmas gifts and moral support. In 2020, assistance reached 722 children in different regions, thanks to the efforts of donors and volunteers. The Foundation calls for participation in future initiatives.

The Anhelyk Foundation held an online charity evening on December 19, 2020 in support of children of Ukraine whose parents died in the war. The event, organized by the non-profit organization Hromada, included an auction, concert performances, and a meeting with Saint Nicholas. Thanks to the efforts of donors, volunteers, and organizers, an atmosphere of kindness and support was created for 600 children. The Foundation sincerely thanked all participants and urged them to continue to join charitable initiatives.