A UKRAINE SUPPORT
INITIATIVE

Cactus and Tryzub is a volunteer initiative operating in Phoenix, Arizona. Here, you can connect with the local Ukrainian community, get involved in volunteer and fundraising opportunities and be informed of cultural and social events. Our mission will evolve with the community's needs.

Our current efforts are centred around the response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

WHAT ARE WE PASSIONATE ABOUT?

Hands down, we want Ukraine to be victorious in this senseless war. Our current focus is on political advocacy, fundraising and Ukraine awareness. If you are hosting a Ukraine support fundraiser and would like a Ukrainian representation at your event, please contact the Cactus and Tryzub team, we are happy to collaborate.

Speaking engagements

Advocacy

Fundraising

Building community

NEWS AND UPDATES

Ukraine Awareness at the Polo Party

November 4th, 2023

The 12th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships sponsored by Raven Events took place on November 4th! As part of the #ArizonaStandsWithUkraine campaign, the Polo Party was a tremendous opportunity to bring awareness to the war in Ukraine and we were able to raise $435 to benefit the Dignitas Fund.

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Do the products and services you consume fund Russian war machine ?

More than 500 days into the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, some companies refuse to stop doing business in Russia. US-based companies like MARS, Align Technology, TGI Fridays and hundreds of others continue to operate in Russia as usual and consequently fueling the Russian war machine. Find out if the products you love to fund the war.

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SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS

We support and endorse

#UkraineInNato

We believe the only security and future escalation guarantee is for Ukraine to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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#DontFundTheWar

Are you unassumingly funding the war by consuming brands still doing business in Russia? Find out more by searching your favourite brands to see how cozy they are with the aggressor country.

#Call4Ukraine

YOU can be the needed change by joining this campaign and engaging your Congressional leaders. Call their office and thank supporters for standing with Ukraine and urge the non-supporters to do the same.

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Russia spends enormous amounts of money on its far-reaching propaganda. It is a problem everywhere, not just in Russia. Find out if your knowledge about the war in Ukraine is fact-based.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UKE TOBER FEST
Sat, Oct 19
Ukrainian American Cultural Center
Oct 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ukrainian American Cultural Center, 730 W Elm St, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
Oct 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ukrainian American Cultural Center, 730 W Elm St, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
A fun social event with food, music and drinks in the spirit of fall, Octoberfest and Halloween.
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Annual Refugee Event
Sat, Nov 09
Central United Methodist Church
Nov 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Nov 09, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Central United Methodist Church, 1875 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Social and community event supporting Ukrainian refugees in Arizona
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Snow Queen by Grand Kyiv Ballet
Sat, Nov 23
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater
Nov 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater, 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Nov 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater, 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Riveting performance brought to you by Grand Kyiv Ballet.
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