7. Shevchenko Scientific Society
The Shevchenko Scientific Society, named after the infamous Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko, is a Ukrainian scholars organization. Originally founded in 1873 in Lviv, the society has a branch here in NYC’s Ukrainian Village located at 63 4th Ave. The society was created to promote scholarly research, and while it originally began with solely Ukrainian literature, it soon expanded to three different core aspects: history-philosophical, philological, and mathematically-medical-natural scientific. The organization is still in full swing today, and they are currently working on publishing the third volume of Encyclopedia of the Ukrainian Diaspora. The society also has an ongoing fundraiser to support scholars, writers, and artists who have been detrimentally impacted by the war.
8. The Selfreliance Association of Ukrainian Americans
The Selfreliance Association of Ukrainian Americans is an organization created to keep Ukrainian Americans in touch with both their cultural heritage and the community they belong to. The organization was established in 1947 to assist the growing number of Ukrainian immigrants in New York City. The Association’s mission includes preserving and promoting awareness of Ukrainian culture and language, fostering a well-connected Ukrainian American community, and providing assistance to its members through social services. The Association has a Ukrainian library and hosts seminars and social gatherings to keep its members involved. Anyone with Ukrainian ancestry is eligible to become a member, and those curious can check out their website or visit them in person at 98 2nd Avenue.