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Welcome to the Ukrainian Cultural Center 'Toloka'

Since our opening in September 2023, Toloka has become a home for all friends of Ukraine in Washington State.
By June 2024, we have welcomed over 80 students from School Vyriy and more than 2,500 participants to our workshops and variety of events: exhibitions, small concerts, children's events, summer camps, painting and traditional arts classes.

Our Mission: To create a welcoming space for cultural exchange, educational growth, and community support. We are dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing war in Ukraine and addressing humanitarian challenges through volunteer efforts.

Our Journey: Starting as a small parent group in 2015, we expanded to a non-profit school in 2018 and established Toloka in 2023. We dreamed of a dedicated space for community gatherings and cultural exchange, and now proudly serve over 80 students.

Our Vision: To celebrate and preserve Ukrainian culture, support local volunteers, and raise awareness of Ukraine's struggles and triumphs. We aim to create lasting impacts and inspire others to join us in our mission.

Board of Toloka

Board members

  • School Vyriy: Oksana Krivizuk
  • School Vyriy: Olena Bedenko
  • Nashi: Tamara Cyhan
  • HraiMore: Olga Okhapkina
  • Viktoria Nikituk
  • Honorary Consulate of Ukraine: Valeriy Goloborodko 

Meeting minutes

Operational Officers

Oksana Krivizuk

President

Olena Bedenko

Secretary

Yuliia Pershyna

Treasurer

Svitlana Rebryna

Project Manager

Financial reports