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A story about the Sunflowers & Solidarity Barn Benefit and the Ashland community coming together to support local Ukrainian refugee families.
Ashland Embraces the Ukrainian Refugees in the Rogue Valley with a Spirited Celebration
By Jack Murphy, June 3, 2026
Grants Pass Daily Courier
Pulling for Ukraine from here (Community Builder) By Steve Boyarsky for the Daily Courier Grants Pass Daily Courier Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Ashland.news
Uniting for Ukrainians Rogue Valley hosted the Sunflowers & Solidarity Barn Benefit in Ashland to help local Ukrainian families facing increased immigration fees and other financial challenges. The event featured live bluegrass music, square dancing, auctions, handmade crafts, and community support.
Ashland.news
How One Ukrainian Woman Finds Refuge in Ashland — and Song
After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Lyudmila Sokol found a new home in Ashland and created Kalinonka, a Ukrainian women’s singing group that keeps Ukrainian culture and traditions alive through music.
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