Month: November 2024
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How Fedia took Postcards to the Front to Chicago
After WWII, ODUM was founded in Canada and the U.S. by Eastern Ukrainians aiming to preserve their heritage. Fedia Kourbatov promotes support for Ukraine’s Defenders by organizing postcard-writing at his mother’s shop, MAK Chicago. He believes these messages boost morale and foster global solidarity, reinforcing cultural pride and community engagement.
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Sarah, in Culpeper, Virginia
Photographer Sally Mann highlights the role of chance in photography. We find this through the many ways in which we received unexpected support for Ukraine. Sarah from Virginia initiated a postcard group to uplift Ukrainian defenders. Inspired by her own shop’s Ukrainian flag, she champions collective efforts and encourages card-writing, while also fostering solidarity against…
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Postcards designed by Oshawa Kids
This autumn, students at Diana Nadia Lawryshyn Studio created postcards featuring artwork by young artists for Ukraine’s Defenders. Messages of love and support will be written by students at Ivan Franko Ukrainian School.
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It’s so hard to cope with all the sorrows … a postcard makes you feel that you are not alone
It’s easy to make meaningful connections with Ukraine / Ukrainians. Postcard communication during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, plays a meaningful role in the emotional support provided to Defenders and Ukrainians all round, as well as contributes to the resilience of Ukrainians amid adversity.
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November newsletter available
Our November 2024 newsletter is now available to you to read. You will read Tamara’s update on her situation in Ukraine. We have some new Ukrainian phrases for you to use. Especially, as we are now encouraging cards to arrive at the front lines in time for the 3rd anniversary since the invasion – February…
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St. Matthews Circle of Friends, Oshawa
Members of St. Matthews Circle of Friends write supportive messages to Ukraine’s Defenders. We encourage others to join, and offer FREE postcards and resources for writing ideas. We urge group efforts to send care by February, coinciding with the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Postcards to the Front (Canada / Канада) 