Meet-and-greet with Ukrainian Community of Arizona

(THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT)

Join us in welcoming Voices From Ukraine’s Front Line delegation to the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Phoenix. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and hear from soldier-volunteers. Hear their stories from the front lines and how they're applying themselves now as retired veterans of Russo-Ukrainian war. There will also be a book presentation “My Maidan” authored by by Sr. Ltc. Mykola Melnyk. You don’t want to miss this!

UKRAINIAN VETERAN SPEAKERS:

Mykola Melnyk, Senior Lieutenant in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Founder & Director of Brave Children of Ukraine

Denys Haida, Senior Soldier-Operator in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Founder of Brave Children of Ukraine

Oleh Bonchynskyi, Senior Soldier-Operator in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Co-Founder & Head, Khodoriv Organization for Support of ATO Veterans

Learn more about speakers here.

Discussion will be moderated by Natalya Anderson, President of Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Phoenix Branch #3.

Event Details

Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12:30 PM - 2:30pm

Ukrainian American Cultural Center
730 W Elm St
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Ticket price: $10

Light refreshments will be served

Community Partners

This event is brought to you in collaboration with UCCA Phoenix, UNWLA Phoenix Branch #3, St. Mary’s The Protectress Orthodox Church of Phoenix and Ukrainian American Society of Tucson.