{"id":40,"date":"2023-10-22T22:11:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T22:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seattlebelarusians.org\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2025-11-12T22:52:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T06:52:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seattlebelarusians.org\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seattle Belarusians is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that represents a lively community united by shared love and respect for Belarusian traditions and values. Our goal is to provide a welcoming platform where Belarusians in the Greater Seattle Area and beyond can come together to honor and celebrate our unique cultural identity. We achieve this through organization of local events and support of global Belarusian initiatives directed to preservation of Belarusian culture, traditions, history, language and heritage. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Belarusians does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, sex, or marital or veteran status. This is a commitment made by Seattle Belarusians and is in accordance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our board members and volunteers are Belarusian expats who live and work in Greater Seattle Area and are passionate advocates of unique Belarusian culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle Belarusians are committed to creating a “home away from home” and a local center of gravity for all Belarusians in the Greater Seattle Area and Washington State. Through organization and support of community events, we aim to preserve Belarusian heritage, culture, history, traditions, and language. We aim to create a supportive and welcoming environment that resonates with the cultural essence of Belarus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We organize Belarus-themed events, book clubs, summer camps, and support Belarusian nonprofits and artists. Visit our projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bylaws<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our bylaws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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