Meetups & Lectures
Join us for our Meetups & Lectures, where we bring the community together to learn from historians, journalists, and activists about all things Ukraine. Whether it’s a casual meetup or a focused lecture, each gathering offers a unique perspective and a chance to ask questions, get involved, and show your support for Ukraine. Come discover how you can be part of these important efforts!
Uman-Davis Sister City Meeting
Come show your support for Ukraine and our sister city Uman!
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Blanchard Room at the Davis Public Library
Since the war began in 2022, people from Davis have visited our sister city in Ukraine 4 times. We have helped with generators, scholarships, a para-transit bus, and a playground. We are working with our friends there on additional projects. Come learn how you can be a part of the efforts!
Uman-Davis Sister City Meeting
Come show your support for Ukraine and our sister city Uman!
Date: December 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Blanchard Room at the Davis Public Library
Come hear about the trip in October by John Chiles and Brett Lee to Uman (with slideshow).
Clothing Drive for Ukrainian Children
Come meet the community, bring a donation, and help us send care and comfort where it’s needed most.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: The Wardrobe (206 E St)
Join us behind The Wardrobe (206 E St) on Saturday, April 19 from 1–4 PM for a special clothing drive supporting children in Odessa, Ukraine—organized by the Davis Community Vision Alliance in partnership with our local Ukrainian community. We're collecting gently used clothing for children ages 5 to 15, which will be sent directly to orphans living about 300 miles from Davis’ sister city. Due to high international shipping costs, cash donations are also welcome and deeply appreciated to help cover transport expenses.
Rally in Support of Ukraine
Raise your voice for victims of Russia war crimes! Don’t be silent!
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: California State Capitol
Join @sunflower.society.sac for Ukrainian Rally at California State Capitol on Thursday April 24th, at 7:00pm. Bring your posters about Russian war crimes, Ukrainian POWs, abducted children and peace through strength. Russia cannot be trusted. Don’t be silent. Silence kills.
Hands-Off Rally
Come show your support for Ukraine!
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Hands-Off at Heritage Plaza, Woodland
Bring your signs!