Welcome to the UECC! Вітаємо Вас!
Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center
700 Cedar Road ~ Jenkintown PA 19046 ~ 215.663.1166
Український Освітньо - Культурний Центр (УОКЦ), заснований 1980 року, неприбуткова організація яка зберігає і розповсюджує знання про Україну і українську культуру у Філядельфії і в околиці. Більше як 30 навчальних, суспільних, освітніх, розважальних і професійних організацій знаходяться в УОК Центрі, включно з великою бібліотекою. Від садочка до 12 річної суботньої школи, в нас навчають українську мову, літературу, історію, географію, музику, і культуру.
Наша ціль
Головна ціль Українського Освітньо-Культурного Центру (УОКЦ), неприбуткова організація:
- Придбати й утримати приміщення, для поширення української культури і спадщини серед осіб українського походження та громади,
- Сприяти, вдержувати і вести суспільну службу та освітні заняття, для плекання мови, мистецтва і ремесла притаманних українській культурі, традиціям та історії,
- Праця і діяльність мають мати тільки добродійні та освітні цілі.
The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) is a non-profit organization located in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Jenkintown, PA. Founded in 1980, UECC is a focal point of Ukrainian-American cultural life in the Delaware Valley. The objective of the UECC is to preserve and promote awareness of Ukrainian heritage throughout the community. The UECC houses over 30 community, educational, scholarly and professional organizations and a Ukrainian Library. Educational programs range from a nursery school to a twelve-year Saturday School that provides instruction in Ukrainian language, literature, history, geography, music and culture.
Mission Statement
The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) is a non-profit organization whose purpose shall be:
- To establish and maintain facilities for the promulgation of Ukrainian culture and heritage among individuals of Ukrainian descent and the community at large,
- To promote, support, conduct, and maintain social services and educational programs fostering language, history, arts and crafts relating to Ukrainian heritage and culture,
- To act and function exclusively for charitable and educational goals.
UECC SERVICES
Wireless connection available
Bring your laptop to the Center. We have a wireless connection that has been installed for your convenience.
ESL Classes sponsored by Western Union
The UECC has received a grant from Western Union and new ESL classes have begun. We are very excited about this new relationship with Western Union. For additional information about these ESL classes please call the UECC Office at 215.663.1166. Visit Western Union online at http://www.westernunion.com/ .
Western Union proud sponsor of the ESL classes
(UECC President Borys Pawluk accepts $5,000 donation check from Western Union representative on Saturday, December 12, 2009 for ESL classes)
Event Planning
Are you planning on hosting a private event in the upcoming months? Call or visit the UECC about renting space in our building. There are rooms available for any of your needs. The rooms can accommodate either a small intimate affair or a large all out party - be it a wedding or graduation, birthday or anniversary party, or other private event. We are also conveniently located to St. Mary's and Lawnview Cemetary if you need a place to hold a funeral luncheon. Call the UECC Office for rental information. Be sure to ask about the UECC member discount. To view photographs of UECC available space, please visit the Rentals at the UECC Page on this site.
(UECC Main Hall Wedding 2007)
Senior Citizens Corner
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am, join the seniors in a weekly exercise program in the UECC's "green room". No fees involved. Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 am, come meet with friends over a hot meal and enjoy a Ukrainian music video or show in the Club Room. The Montgomery County Department of Aging delivers hot meals to the UECC for all of our Ukrainian Senior Citizens to enjoy. No reservations required. Meals cost only $1.50.
Soloveiko - Ukrainian Gift Shop
Visit the gift shop in the Center, "Soloveiko" and meet it's gracious proprietor, Ivan Kulak. "Soloveiko" is open Saturdays from 9am to 3pm or by appointment. The gift shop carries a variety of Ukrainian art and craft items from pysanky, embroidered shirts, woodcarvings, ceramics, and novelties. You can reach the store by phone at 215-663-8177, by email at kulak124@yahoo.com or visit them online at www.soloveico.com. You can also visit thestore on Ebay at www.stores.ebay.com/Soloveico.
UECC Office Hours
