A new free community resource center named “With Ukraine In Heart” is opening in downtown Nicholasville, Kentucky, to support the growing local Ukrainian population. The grand opening is scheduled for October 31st at 100 S. Main Street, located just steps away from Taste of Ukraine, the state’s first Ukrainian restaurant.
The center is led by Tetiana Soloshchuk, who relocated to the United States after fleeing Ukraine following the Russian invasion four years ago. With over 5,000 Ukrainians now living in Central Kentucky, the center aims to offer emotional, psychological, and financial support, helping families connect with their culture and ease their worries.
Staffed entirely by a team of 15 volunteers, the facility has been running for two months and provides a variety of free programs. These include children’s music, art, fitness, and language classes for both Ukrainian and English. Organizers note that the classes have been well-received, providing children with a happy environment and offering parents valuable support in teaching their heritage.
The grand opening event begins at noon on Saturday and will feature children’s entertainment, games, food, and drinks.
