WELCOME TO UZHHOROD, UKRAINE:
A CORVALLIS SISTER CITY
Our Mission: To encourage lifelong connections and partnering together for a better future.
We are always thankful for any monetary donations so that we can continue to make a difference in our sister city of Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
Announcing Uzhhorod Council’s
Spring Flower Basket Sale–beginning April 1, 2023
For details, variety of flowers, and to order, click here.
FIRST AID KITS NEEDED
IDPs are people who fled the destruction in their Ukrainian communities and remained in Ukraine. There are about 100,000 of these individuals who have found shelter in Uzhhorod, Ukraine. The Corvallis Sister Cities Association-Uzhhorod Council is planning to gather and put together approximately 500 First Aid Kits that have been requested by these IDPs in Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
Click here to obtain the First Aid Kit list of items
Uzhhorod, Ukraine became Corvallis’ sister city in 1989, some 30 years ago. To provide you with the scope of efforts over these years, we presented a timeline. On this timeline, you can read of the exchanges, activities, outreach efforts, fundraising, and learning that have happened over these many years.
Corvallis Sister Cities Association (CSCA) 1988 – 2005
Corvallis Sister Cities Association Uzhhorod Council (CSCA-UC) 2005 – 2020
Key Milestones
1988 Nucleus of Association formed, and research begun on cities in every republic of the USSR.
1989 Uzhhorod, Ukraine chosen as best sister city possibility in the Soviet Union – City Council endorses relationship. Oregon State University (OSU) President Robert McVicar submits CSCA Articles of Incorporation September 6.
1990 Corvallis Mayor Charles Vars leads first delegation to Uzhhorod, where he and Uzhhorod Mayor Emil Popovich sign a “Protocol of Intent to Establish Relations.”
1991 IRS grants 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to CSCA on April 1. First Presbyterian Church Choir includes Uzhhorod in its USSR tour. Uzhhorod State University student in Corvallis for an academic year at OSU sponsored by OSU and CSCA.
1992 Uzhhorod Mayoral delegation to Corvallis Mayors Landovsky and Vars sign sister city agreement March 27. Sister Cities International (SCI) recognizes the Corvallis/Uzhhorod sister city relationship on May 14. Ken Trueba delivers a modem to Uzhhorod to facilitate our communications.
1993 CSCA sends first non-government delegation to Uzhhorod focused on medical, agriculture and internet.
1994 CSCA collects 27 tons of donated medical equipment as first shipment known as ATU (Aid to Uzhhorod).
1995 The first of many Uzhhorod medical staff (an orthopedic surgeon) visits Corvallis. ATU receives Best Single Project Award from SCI, the first of many SCI awards. Corvallis Altrusa member meets with newly formed Uzhhorod Altrusa. First three of many CSCA Uzhhorod high school exchanges students attend Corvallis area schools.
1996 Summer Youth Exchange – first of many youth exchanges between Corvallis and Uzhhorod.
1997 Uzhhorod Corvallis Sister Cities Association is registered as an official Ukrainian NGO. First of many grants to serve Uzhhorod children with disabilities.
1999 CSCA receives three-year, $1.6 million AIHA grant for health program in Uzhhorod/Transcarpathia.
2001 14 Uzhhorod women attend training at OSU on neighborhood networking and emergency preparedness. “Take One Ukrainian Child’s Hand” Project starts – first delegation travels to Uzhhorod. Thirteen Transcarpathian women spend one month in leadership training at OSU. The AIHA program opens Women’s Wellness Center in Uzhhorod and a Family Practice Clinic in Velyki Berezni.
Uzhhorod Council of Advisors
The CSCA-Uzhhorod’s overall operations are managed by its Council of Advisors and is answerable to the CSCA Board of Directors.
The Council meets monthly and is comprised of the following:
Chair: Carol Trueba
Treasurer: Scott Gatherum
Secretary: TBA
At-Large: Alice Rampton, Mark Rampton, Peggy Pierson, Pete Bober, Katrina Pearson
Web Management & Development: Stephen Hodges, Christina Rehklau, Don Prickel
2010 First Bograch Dinner to benefit CSCA (inspired by 2001 Uzhhorod Women’s Leadership Delegation’s fundraiser).
2014 CSCA-UC hosts first Corvallis Alumni event in Uzhhorod with over fifty people in attendance.
2015 CSCA By-laws revised creating Gondar & Uzhhorod “Councils” which report to the CSCA Board of Directors. First of four Open World Uzhhorod-specific delegations awarded to CSCA-UC. Renowned Uzhhorod artist donates twin statues of the “The Thinker” to citizens of Corvallis and Uzhhorod. Uzhhorod National University Rector visits OSU and sign cooperation agreement with OSU President.
2016 Three medical students from College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest travel to Uzhhorod
2017 CSCA initiates the support of an “Adopt a Road” program in Corvallis; CSCA flag pole installed in Corvallis’ Central Park with flags from both Ukraine and Gondar
2018 Chimak, Ukrainian bicyclists cycling across the US to bring awareness to the Russia/Ukraine war are hosted
2019 First Social Entrepreneurship delegation arrives from Uzhhorod
2020 COVID 19 virus causes cancellation of many sister city projects; CSCA Board and Council meetings are held via ZOOM due to the COVID situation including the annual meeting.
2002 Corvallis-Uzhhorod Public Safety partnership formed. TOUCH project expands to include children with disabilities.
2003 CSCA receives first private foundation grant – $20,000 secured for TOUCH projects from Nu Skin Foundation. Uzhhorod Zonta Club chartered after substantial support from Corvallis Zonta Club. Corvallis-Uzhhorod Search and Rescue Alliance formed. Twelve Ukrainian tourism professionals attend three-week program at OSU.
2004 Two dental operatories opened in Uzhhorod funded by CSCA and other funders. Transparency Project brings five-member delegation from Uzhhorod – two members donate $1,000 dollars for OSU/LBCC Scholarships for women.
2005 CSCA produces Northwest tour of Uzhhorod’s 20-member a cappella, chamber choir Cantus. CSCA/TOUCH Project hosts first TOUCH delegation from Uzhhorod. CSCA acquires second sister city – Gondar, Ethiopia.
2006 First Sister Cities Week with Gondar and Uzhhorod Council participation. CSCA-UC hosts first of four Open World Delegations.
2008 Five Girl Scouts from Troop 199 travel to Uzhhorod with TOUCH Delegation. Maharimbas band travels to Uzhhorod playing at 16 venues and donate instruments to Youth Palace. CSCA Board adopts use of “Uzhhorod” (Ukrainian) rather than “Uzhhorod” (Russian) .
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