The UNA was established on February 22. 1894. with 13 branches around the country. following the creation of Svoboda. the first UkrainianAmerican newspaper in the United States which celebrated its first centennial last year. With a membership of nearly 66.000. the UNA has expanded during its first century to a total of 370 chapters or lodges in 27 States and 7 Provinces of Canada. Over the years. the UNA has provided a wide range of services to its members. including the granting of over $120.000 in annual scholarships. the sponsorship of programs promoting educational and cultural traditions. and extending assistance to Ukrainian refugees and victims of natural disasters. Indeed. the UNA has devoted itself to supporting its membership through difficult times. such as the catastrophic famine of the 1930s which claimed the lives of millions. and preserving the communitys identity with its traditions and heritage. which contribute to the rich cultural diversity of our country. To be sure.
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