Ukrainian Canadian Foundation

SHEVCHENKO FOUNDATION FINDS NEW HOME

The Shevchenko Foundation is relocating its office effective August 1, 2005 from 456 Main Street to 202-952 Main Street in Winnipeg. The new facility is located on the second floor of the Carpathia Credit Union building.

The 456 Main Street address has been home for the Foundation since 1963. Since then, the Foundation has provided significant funds towards the upkeep and maintenance of the building, becoming co-owners in 1988. In conjunction with the UCC, the Foundation has, within the strict guidelines of Heritage Winnipeg, made every effort to retain the building’s historical integrity. The escalating needs and prohibitive costs in upgrading the building to code caused the two Boards of Directors to consider all possible options.

A presentation was made to the delegates attending the XXII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians, held in Winnipeg in October 2004. The Building Committee presented an overview of the overall costs of maintaining a heritage building, as well as future expenses that may arise. The cost/benefit analysis of the property clearly indicated that the organizational mandates would be better served from another less expensive location.

The two Boards of Directors agreed that the ongoing cooperative and supportive relationship between the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and Shevchenko Foundation will continue unchanged regardless if the two organizations no longer share the same address as they had done up to now.

Foundation President Andrew Hladyshevsky Q.C., stated: “The decision to put the building up for sale and to relocate was difficult but fiscally responsible.” He further indicated, “that the proceeds from the sale of the building will go into the Foundation’s capital fund with the additional interest earned providing more grant monies for community initiatives supporting our uniquely Canadian Ukrainian culture and experience.”

The Foundation Board of Directors is very pleased to be able to partner with another Ukrainian institution, to provide a new home for the Shevchenko Foundation.

2008

MAY 28, 2008 – Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko President Andrew Hladyshevsky, Q.C. Received the Order of Merit From President of Ukraine

MAY 9, 2008 – Government of Canada Establishes Historic Endowment Fund With the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko

MARCH 7, 2008 – Janice Kulyk Keefer Named Recipient of $25,000 Kobzar Literary Award for 2008

2007

MAY 8, 2007 – Victor Malarek Investigative Journalist Recipient of 2007 Syrnick Journalism Award

2006

MARCH 2, 2006 MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT: KOBZAR LITERARY AWARD 2006 RECIPIENT (PDF)

FEBRUARY 27, 2006 MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT: KOBZAR™ LITERARY AWARD 2006 GALA (PDF)

JANUARY 16, 2006 MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT: KOBZAR™ LITERARY AWARD 2006 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT (PDF)

2005

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SHEVCHENKO FOUNDATION FINDS NEW HOME

2004

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2003