FINDING HOME AGAIN EVENT

On September 30th, the vibrant Ukrainian community of Austin, in collaboration with Texas4Ukraine, Liberty Ukraine, and CRU, warmly welcomed our newest Ukrainian neighbors. A heartfelt gesture, Texas4Ukraine presented 40 families with welcome boxes, symbolizing our community’s embrace.

Each of these families carries with them stories of loss and resilience in the face of Russia’s invasion. Our collective mission at Texas4Ukraine is not only to welcome them but also to equip them with essential resources and unwavering support. Together, we stand by them as they embark on their journey to rebuild and start anew in Austin.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE TALENTED PERFORMERS WHO CAME OUT TO SUPPORT UKRAINE

Oleksandra Pelitu

Oleksandra is a professional singer known as the nightingale of the Ukrainian community in Austin, Texas. Her voice will make you fell the depth and perfection of Ukrainian songs. Oleksandra will be performing songs both in Ukrainian and English to welcome Ukrainian refugees and express graditude to volunteers and Sponsors.

Katerina Hopp

Katerina’s parents say that she started singing before she was putting sentences together. Her mama grew up in Ukraine and she is proud of the fact that her name Katerina Joy means “pure joy.” She will be attending Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee in the fall of 2024, majoring in vocal performance and psychology.

Khrystyna Bilinska

Khrystyna has been singing since childhood. She ‘walks’ her creative path in acting and music. She arrived in Austin, Texas a year and a half ago from Kherson, Ukraine. She is a student of Ukrainian singer Anastasia Steblich, located in Austin, Texas. 

Paul Logan

Paul Logan, a seventh-generation Texan, has been performing around the Lone Star State professionally since age 16. He has released two full-length albums and has received critical acclaim and Texas airplay, mainly on Americana and Country formats. In 2023, he and his band headlined the Big Bend Music Festival.  He has also been hand-picked by the City of Austin to perform the main stage of ABIA on Texas Independence Day.

 

Kira Goncharenko

Kira is a talented 15 year old singer from Kiev, Ukraine. She is a young and inspired singer with a charming voice. She came with her family to Austin, Texas to escape Russian agression in Ukraine through the Uniting 4 Ukraine program. Kira is a student of the Pavlik Kids Production in Austin.

Rodion and Iryna Avtushenko

Rodion and his wife Iryna from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine will perform accoustic songs in Ukrainian.

Packing Welcome Boxes For New Ukrainian Families In Our Community

Thank you to each volunteer who lent their hands and hearts to assemble welcome boxes for the new Ukrainian families in our community. Every box is a testament to our community’s love and care, offering a warm embrace to our newest neighbors.