CYM Stamford Delivers Valentine Greetings to American Vets Together with Congressman Jim Himes

On Saturday, February 4th youth from the 54th branch “Chersones” of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (CYM) located in Stamford, CT worked together to create hundreds of beautifully crafted, handmade valentine decorations and greetings for veterans of American wars and conflicts currently recovering in the hospital from service-related injuries. The effort was part of an annual program conducted through the office of Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) and provided an interesting opportunity for the children to gain a greater appreciation for the sacrifices these men and women of the armed forces have made for us in this country, enabling us to enjoy many freedoms and privileges.

This was the second year in which the CYM Stamford members participated in the program. Last year, they received an official certificate of recognition from the Congressman’s office and a special greeting, in which the Congressman thanked them for their involvement and invited them to never falter in showing pride for their Ukrainian-American background.