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Nov 13, 2025

Ukrainian Business Network in Ottawa 2025

🇺🇦 Today, a truly important and successful event was held by the Ukrainian Business Network (UBN) .We brought together entrepreneurs, community leaders, partners, and a special guest — the Mayor of Ottawa . It was an evening of unity,…

Sep 07, 2025

Kozak Siromaha Concert in Ottawa: Supporting Ukraine and Our Community

On Sunday, September 7, a concert by Kozak Siromaha took place. UCSS Ottawa Branch was honored to take part in this event by assisting with…

Aug 06, 2025

Children’s Playground – A World of Fun and Adventure

For the 4th year in a row, the Ukrainian Social Services (USCC) in Ottawa has been organizing a summer camp for Ukrainian children, caring for their…

Jun 23, 2025

Fundraising campaign for a memorial bench

June 23 marks 4 years since the passing of our beloved spiritual father, Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk — a man whose faith, kindness, and service continue to…

May 26, 2025

Celebrating Canadian culture and heritage at Lansdowne Park with the royal family!

On May 26, 2025, Lansdowne Park in Ottawa hosted a vibrant celebration of Canadian culture and heritage. The event featured traditional music,…

Dec 08, 2024

The Feast of St. Nicholas

On Sunday, December 8, an amazing St. Nicholas Day celebration took place in Ottawa! This event, attended by more than one hundred Ukrainian children…

Sep 01, 2024

Soniashnyk (Sunflower) Camp 2024

Summer camp for Ukrainian children, many displaced by war, a place where “kids can just be kids”Camping isn't just something to do when school's out…

Aug 08, 2024

2024 Camp Comments & Kudos

From a CamperMy name is Katie and I’m 11 years old. This was my stay at the Sunflower Camp.The camp is in a nice location, surrounded by trees and a…

Jul 23, 2024

Children's Concert

The children who took part in the day camp in the city presented a wonderful concert for their families and volunteers who made the camp a reality…

Apr 20, 2024

Lesia Ukrainka Ukrainian School of Ottawa

Recently, representatives of Ukrainian Canadian Social Services (UCSS) - Ottawa Branch visited our school with wonderful gifts for our school family.…

Feb 16, 2024

FOOD HANDLERS COURSE

Many Ukrainian newcomers to Ottawa have been asking questions about employment in the food industry. On investigation we were able to locate and…

Jan 09, 2024

Thank you from Alyona Shevtsova

All first aid kits are sent to one good battalion with a very good combatant. It remained to assemble 150 more of them. Thank you for your help Saved…

Dec 27, 2023

International Charitable Foundation "Mriynyky UA"

The "Dreamers of Verkhovyna 2023" camp became a part of an incredible story that took place in the lives of the "Dreamers" International Charitable…

Dec 18, 2023

The Magical Feast of St. Nicholas: Family and Cultural Revival in Ottawa

Children's dreams have come true!! This time Saint Nicholas came to the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa. The UCSS Community Service together…

Dec 15, 2023

Children Enjoy Visit to Omega Park

On a most beautiful day in late September our team organized a bus trip to Park Omega for children who were not able to join Soniashnyk summer camp…

Oct 26, 2023

UNF FOUNDATION & UKRAINIAN CANADIAN SOCIAL SERVICES OTTAWA CO-SPONSORS of Sonyashnyk camp for Ukrainian children displaced by war, - a place where kids can just be kids. Held July 30 - Aug. 5, 2023

Sunflower Camp, now in its second year of operation, is a place where 35 displaced Ukrainian children can enjoy the peace and calm of nature while…

Aug 01, 2023

Summer camp for Ukrainian children displaced by war, a place where “kids can just be kids”

Sunflower Camp, now in its second year of operation, is a place where Ukrainian children can enjoy the peace and calm of nature while surrounded by…

Jun 01, 2023

Fundraising for the Canadian Recreational Summer Camp

With support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada UCSS Ottawa participated in fundraising for the Canadian Recreational Summer Camp for the National…

Feb 07, 2023

Ottawa Community Celebrates Festival of Carols and Shchedrivkas with Vibrant Music and Culture at Ukrainian Orthodox Church

The Ottawa community celebrated the Festival of Carols and Shchedrivkas this Christmas with great pomp and grandeur. Various choirs and a children's…

Dec 18, 2022

Saint Nicholas Visits Children of Ukraine in Ottawa

In a heartwarming celebration, Saint Nicholas made a special appearance for the children of Ukraine in Ottawa. Each child not only received a gift,…

Dec 18, 2022

Truly miracle worker!

Honoured Madam Thomas in cooperation with Toy Mountain delivered hundreds of toys to help St. Nicholas creating cheerful smile and to ensure that…

Dec 11, 2022

Ukrainian Canadian Social Service in Ottawa Donates Funds and Gifts to VIP Ternopil Band with Victory T-Shirt and Well-Wishes for Peace in Ukraine

Participants of the Ukrainian Community Service in Ottawa gifted the renowned VIP Ternopil band with a t-shirt adorned with slogans of victory and…

Nov 26, 2022

UCSS organized the cultural event 'Embroidered Evening'

In Ukrainian Vyshyvanka - will, struggle and victory. There is an indomitable spirit, devoted love for the land where he was born, where his mother…

Nov 17, 2022

Toys for Ukrainian refugee kids

Toy Mountain supports families who have fled the war in Ukraine. CTV's Dave Charbonneau reports. CTV News

Aug 31, 2022

Ukrainian Canadian Social Services supports newcomer children with backpacks

On the eve of the start of the school year, the Ukrainian Canadian Social Services decided to launch an initiative to help children prepare for…

Aug 31, 2022

The Social Service organized a dragon boat ride for children

For many Ukrainians, volunteering has become a way of life since 2014. For Ukrainian-Canadians, it has always been a good habit. And for my…

Aug 01, 2022

'An unbelievable experience': Community support bolsters Outaouais summer camp for displaced Ukrainian children

Michael Ryndzak hopes to provide the same experience to other children affected by the war after seeing how the camp shaped the children who…

Jun 29, 2022

A time to guard, a time to care...

A time to guard, a time to care,To shun the needless buys and meetings,A time to touch through soul, not hand,And trust that all will find its…

Jun 23, 2022

UCSS (Ukrainian Canadian Social Services), Ottawa branch have been invited to participate in the Continental Run Marathon organized by the prestigious Lions Club.

The Marathon from Chicago to Montreal, Via: London Ontario, Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa. This is a jubilee - the 10th Anniversary of the…

Jun 22, 2022