The creation of the UkrainianAmerican fraternal Insurance organization In February 1894. was the brainchild of the Rev. Gregory Hrushka. founder of Svoboda. the first UkrainIan newspaper printed In the United States. Reverend Hrushka recognized the need of the rapidly growing Ukrainian Immigrant community to financially organize themselves. From its humble beginnings In 1894 with 13 branches. the UNA now has over 66.000 members and 370 branches throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to providing for the life insurance needs of the UkrainianAmedcan community by offering lowcost life Insurance protection. the UNA provides its members with a wide range of educational. cultural. social. and charitable benefits.
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