CategoriesUkraine What we doToday our volunteers filled out 21 forms for 7 Ukrainian refugees. Thanks to our volunteers for this challenging but significant and necessary help. It was a team effort. Some filled out forms; others helped with kids, allowing mothers to work with documents.
CategoriesUkraine What we doDear Community, We started collecting humanitarian aid at the beginning of March 2022 and are going to continue our effort till there are people in need in Ukraine. To date, Accent Network raised almost $30,000 for a single purpose: delivering lifesaving first aid kits into the warzone. As we posted before, our first two air […]
CategoriesUkraine What we doAccent Network, a Portland social service charity oriented towards Slavic immigrants and refugees, presented a concert of classical and Ukrainian music at The Old Church Concert Hall to benefit medical relief supplies for Ukraine on March 26, 2022.Oregon-based, nationally and internationally recognized artists add their voices in support of Ukraine and her struggle against Russia’s […]
CategoriesUkraineSlavic and Eastern European Community meeting with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Congresswoman Bonamici gave opening remarks about her work in Congress and current important issues, about the war in Ukraine and her attitude towards it, followed by a question and answer session with residents. Bonamici said she supports U.S. aid to Ukraine, U.S. cooperation with other […]
CategoriesUkraine What we doDonations overflowing for Ukraine humanitarian aid at Portland collection center. By midday Saturday, Portland collection center was overflowing with clothes, food, medical supplies and other items. Organizers of a donation drive for the people of Ukraine were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support this weekend Saturday and Sunday, 9000 pounds of donations were sorted, packed, […]
CategoriesUkraine What we doIn the time of war, we are putting all our efforts into humanitarian help. We are ready to face this extraordinary challenge together. With your help, we will provide humanitarian aid to people affected by war in Ukraine. We are establishing a route to send medical supplies through Romania in collaboration with Comunitatea Penticostala. Currently, […]
CategoriesCoronavirus EducationAccent Network Releases Special Comic Book to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination. A new campaign promotes vaccinations in the Russian-speaking community. The campaign, created by the nonprofit Accent Network and Slavic artist Elena Markova includes a unique comic book, posters, and an in-person event. This campaign symbolizes where art meets the purpose and shows that people can […]
CategoriesCoronavirus EducationThe role of the Orthodox Church during epidemics: vaccinations, quarantines, etc. (Joint viewing of a video on this topic, discussion, questions and answers of the priest of the Orthodox Church) Interview with historian, religious scholar, candidate of theology Vasily Chernov. Historian Vasily Chernov told when quarantine measures first began to appear in Russia, when and where the first […]
CategoriesEcology What we doAs the world struggles to manage its waste, immigrants from Oregon present alternative ways to recycle. Trash-to-Tree competition organized by Accent Network aims to raise awareness about sustainability and the impact of waste on the environment. Immigrants and their children turn trash into Chrismas Trees! They were all lovely those little Xmas trees made with […]
CategoriesWhat we doShop from local immigrant women-owned businesses! Come enjoy this Market Craft Fair & Holiday Bazaar and find something unique for that perfect gift! There will be jewelry, prints, paintings, textiles, handcrafted decorations and more … something for everyone on your list. While Beaverton is more likely to be blessed with the soft pitter-patter of raindrops […]
