Tampa Bay Ukrainian Community Directory
Tampa Bay’s Ukrainian Community
Tampa Bay is home to a growing Ukrainian community. Since 2022, thousands of Ukrainians have settled across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties. This page is a directory of the parishes, organizations, businesses, and groups that serve our community.
St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church is honored to be part of this community. We share this resource to help parishioners, newcomers, allies, and anyone wanting to connect with Ukrainian life in Tampa Bay.
Ukrainian Churches in Tampa Bay
| Church | Tradition | Location |
|---|---|---|
| St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church | Ukrainian Orthodox (UOC of the USA) | Pinellas Park |
| Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church | Ukrainian Catholic | St. Petersburg |
| Holy Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Orthodox Parish | Ukrainian Orthodox (UOC of the USA) | Dover |
Ukrainian Organizations
| Organization | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Florida | Community hubs across Florida (Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, North Port). Church and business directories, cultural events. | ukrainianflorida.org |
| Ukrainian Association of Florida | Cultural preservation, art workshops, festivals. 501(c)(3), volunteer-run. | uaflorida.org |
| Florida For Ukraine (FL4UA) | Refugee resettlement, legal help, employment, step-by-step guides for newcomers. | fl4ua.org |
Support Services for Ukrainian Newcomers
If you are an ally, volunteer, or case worker looking to help a Ukrainian family in Tampa Bay, these are the primary service providers:
| Organization | Services |
|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services | Full resettlement: housing, childcare, schools, jobs, cultural integration. Processed 1,600+ refugees in one recent fiscal year. |
| Radiant Hands | Refugee services across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. |
| Lutheran Services Florida (LSF Family Focus) | Case management, housing, cultural orientation. |
| USF Health Street Medicine | Free healthcare clinic for refugees. |
Our parish also maintains a resource page in Ukrainian and an English help for Ukrainian newcomers page with practical step-by-step information.
Ukrainian Restaurants
| Restaurant | What to Try | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pierogi Bar | Tampa Bay’s first Ukrainian restaurant. Varenyky, borscht. Owner Daryna Voloshyn’s family fled Lviv. | 6661 Central Ave, St. Petersburg |
| Nene’s Restaurant & Bar | Ukrainian and Georgian cuisine. | 4328 W El Prado Blvd, Tampa |
| Babushka’s | Borscht, varenyky, holubtsi, blintzes. Two locations. | Temple Terrace and Hyde Park, Tampa |
Facebook Groups
The largest Ukrainian community groups in our area:
- Українці / Тампа, США (Ukrainians / Tampa, USA), the primary Ukrainian-language group for Tampa
- Ukrainian Florida and Українці Флориди, statewide
- Tampa Bay Supports Ukraine, English-language advocacy and support
Cultural Events
- Ukrainian AutumnFest, an annual festival hosted by Epiphany Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. Features varenyky, holubtsi, live music, dance. Running since 1980.
- Ukrainian Independence Day (August 24), celebrated at various venues around the Bay area
- Parish feast days and cultural observances at St. Michael throughout the liturgical year
Journalists, Researchers, Allies
If you are a journalist, educator, or community partner interested in covering or supporting the Ukrainian community in Tampa Bay, our parish welcomes inquiries. We can speak to the experience of parishioners, connect you with community organizations, or help you find a Ukrainian voice on a particular topic.
Contact the parish office to arrange a conversation: see Contact us for phone, email, and directions.
About St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church
St. Michael is the only Ukrainian Orthodox parish in Tampa Bay. We hold Divine Liturgy every Sunday in Ukrainian and English, and our doors are open to everyone, Ukrainian heritage or not.
Learn more: About our parish, Service schedule, Your first visit, or Contact us.