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“With Ukraine in Heart” held a ribbon-cutting on Main Street near the Taste of Ukraine restaurant, marking the start of services that organizers say will connect Ukrainian families and community members with support and programming.
A Ukrainian support center opened in Nicholasville on Friday, giving Jessamine County residents a new local site for services aimed at helping Ukrainian newcomers and others seeking community resources. The “With Ukraine in Heart” Ukrainian Support Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Main Street near the Taste of Ukraine restaurant, according to WKYT.
The center’s opening program highlighted services it plans to offer, including language classes and access to aid and other community resources. Organizers used the event to introduce the facility to local residents and to outline how the center will operate as a community hub.
WKYT reported that the ribbon-cutting drew attention to the center’s role in connecting people in the area to support, suggesting a focus on practical assistance and integration rather than a standalone social event. The center’s name, “With Ukraine in Heart,” was displayed prominently during the ceremony, reflecting the organization’s stated mission.
Nicholasville sits in Jessamine County, and the center’s launch was framed as a response to the needs of families in the region that have ties to Ukraine. Organizers said the programming is intended to provide resources that can help people navigate everyday life while building connections in the community.
While the center’s opening marked a new in-person location on Main Street, the event also served as a public introduction of the group behind the effort. The ceremony included remarks and community recognition, with the goal of informing residents about how to learn more and participate in the services described by organizers.
No additional details about staffing levels, eligibility requirements, or the timeline for specific classes and aid distribution were included in the report. Residents seeking to use the center’s services may need to check locally for any posted schedules or guidance provided by the organizers following the opening.
The opening comes as community groups across Kentucky continue to develop local partnerships and services for people seeking support. For Nicholasville and Jessamine County, the new center adds another community-based organization focused on language access and support resources, with implications for how residents can find help close to home.
