Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center: Proudly serving the Ukrainian Community in the Greater Philadelphia Area since 1980

The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) is a non-profit organization located in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Jenkintown, PA.  Founded in 1980, UECC is a focal point of Ukrainian-American cultural life in the Delaware Valley.  The objective of the UECC is to preserve and promote awareness of Ukrainian heritage throughout the community. The UECC houses over 30 community, educational, scholarly and professional organizations and a Ukrainian Library. Educational programs range from a nursery school to a twelve-year Saturday School that provides instruction in Ukrainian language, literature, history, geography, music and culture.


We want you to feel at home at the Center and invite you to celebrate your events with us. We have rooms of various sizes available to accomodate a small gathering or a large event. For additional information please call the UECC office at 215.663.1166 or visit our Event Planning page.

 

Whether individual member or organization, we strive to serve as your competent and reliable partner in the Ukrainian community in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Our friendly, attentive and bilingual staff is looking forward to serving you. 

Our Mission

The Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center (UECC) is a non-profit organization located in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Jenkintown, PA.  Founded in 1980, UECC is a focal point of Ukrainian-American cultural life in the Delaware Valley.  The objective of the UECC is to preserve and promote awareness of Ukrainian heritage throughout the community. The UECC houses over 30 community, educational, scholarly and professional organizations and a Ukrainian Library.  Educational programs range from a nursery school to a twelve-year Saturday School that provides instruction in Ukrainian language, literature, history, geography, music and culture.

Our Services

Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union

Banking Services

The Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union (USFCU) operates a full service branch at the UECC. The branch is open 5 days a week, including Saturdays providing convenient access to financial services for users of the Center. Please call 267.627.5317 for hours of operation. Members of the UECC are eligible to open an account. USFCU has consistently been a major source of financial support for the Center as well as the organizations that make a home at the Center. In addition to its direct contributions, the credit union also encourages its members to support the UECC through matching fund programs. For more information about Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union visit the credit union’s web site at www.ukrfcu.com.


Senior Citizens Corner

On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am, join our seniors in a weekly exercise program in the Gallery of the UECC. No fees involved. Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 am, come meet with friends over a hot meal and enjoy Ukrainian programs in the Club Room. The Montgomery County Senior Adult Activities Center delivers hot meals to the UECC for all of our Ukrainian Senior Citizens to enjoy. No reservations required. For additional information including cost of meals please call the UECC Office at 215.663.1166.

Soloveiko - Ukrainian Gift Shop

Visit the gift shop in the Center, "Soloveiko" and meet it's gracious proprietor, Ivan Kulak. "Soloveiko" is open Saturdays from 9am to 3pm or by appointment. The gift shop carries a variety of Ukrainian art and craft items from pysanky, embroidered shirts, woodcarvings, ceramics, and novelties. You can reach the store by phone at 215.663.8177, by email at kulak124@yahoo.com or visit them online at www.stores.ebay.com/Soloveico.