2015 annual - Polish American Association

Polish American Association
2015 ANNUAL
Gala
AND BENEFIT AUCTION
Resources for Changing Lives
Saturday, November 14, 2015
The Board of Directors
of the Polish American Association
Welcome You
2015 ANNUAL
Gala
AND BENEFIT AUCTION
HONORING
CHICAGO SOCIETY PNA &
CHICAGO SOCIETY FOUNDATION
STAR-TECH GLASS, INC.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
JW Marriott, Chicago
151 W. Adams St., Chicago, Illinois 60603
RECIPIENTS OF THE 2015 PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
STAR-TECH GLASS, INC.
Star-Tech Glass is a leader in the “new generation” of quality
custom glass specialists serving the Chicagoland area since
2000. Located on Chicago’s northwest side, its key personnel
have more than 25 years combined experience in the glass
industry. Merging that knowledge with experienced glass
technicians, aluminum fabricators and installers, CEO Tom
Startek, leads a diverse glass company uniquely qualified to
meet the challenging needs of today’s custom market; attaining the highest standards of quality and workmanship in
every project, large or small.
CHICAGO SOCIETY, LODGE 1450
POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE
Founded in 1912, the Chicago Society is a progressive social
organization of Polish American professional, business, and
civic leaders. Founded to foster the ideals of good fellowship,
promote the welfare of the community, and advance the civic,
social, economic, and cultural development of the community,
the Chicago Society promotes not only the success of its individual members in business and civic life, but provides assistance and leadership to many other important organizations
and charitable causes.
CHICAGO SOCIETY FOUNDATION
The Chicago Society incorporated a separate Foundation in
1999 to maximize the impact of its charitable work. Thus, the
Chicago Society Foundation was born to provide philanthropic
and charitable assistance exclusively to individuals and organizations dedicated to the Polish American community.
POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KENNETH A. BEREZEWSKI, CHAIRMAN
Mayer Brown LLP
ADAM KAMIENIAK, VICE CHAIRMAN
AND Agency, LLP
GREGORY KOJAK, TREASURER
Lincoln Park Financial Group, LLC.
MICHAEL H. TRAISON, SECRETARY
Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone PLC
DIRECTORS:
KRYSTYNA REBIS-CAZARES
The Ivy Hotel &
European Crystal Conference
Center
IZABELA T. ROMAN M.D.*
BOGNA IWANOWSKA-SOLAK
Oak Mill Bakery
STANLEY W. JOZEFIAK*
True Partners Consulting
CAMILLE KOPIELSKI
REV. JASON TORBA
Saint Ferdinand Parish of
The Archdiocese of Chicago
STEPHEN WROBEL
MICHELLE KURZYDLOWSKI
Z Capital Partners
GERALDINE GEDROIC LICHTERMAN*
SLAWEK WYSOCKI
Chicgo Metal Supply
And Fabrication, Inc.
CONRAD C. NOWAK*
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
DANIEL G. PIKARSKI
WILLIAM J. VOLLER III
Gordon & Pikarski
KASHA CIANCIARA-PUHARICH
Integra Communications
Loeb & Loeb LLP
BOZENA ZWEIG
R.A. Zweig, Inc.
EVA PROKOP
Executive Director
*Former Chairman of the Board
2015 ANNUAL
Gala
AND BENEFIT AUCTION
6:30 pm
Cocktails Reception, Silent Auction
Welcome
7:45 pm
Barbara West, Master of Ceremonies
Polish and American Anthems
Invocation
Rev. Jason Torba
DINNER
7:55 pm
Remarks, Eva Prokop, PAA Executive Director
Solidarity Award Honoring
Izabela T. Roman, M.D.
presented by Ken Berezewski, PAA Chairman
The 2015 Presidential Award honoring
Chicago Society and Foundation
presented by Ken Berezewski, PAA Chairman
The 2015 Presidential Award honoring
Star-Tech Glass, Inc
presented by Ken Berezewski, PAA Chairman
Silent Auction last call
Live Auction by
Wade & Barbara West
A Message of Hope and Need
Paddles Up for PAA!
9:30 pm
Get Happy and Dance with
Midnight
Live Music by Larry Eckerling & the Momentum Band
10:00 pm
Raffle Winner and Wine Pull!
12:00 am
Event Concludes
Dear Friends, Supporters, Volunteers, and Guests
The Polish American Association has provided pivotal life altering
social services to thousands of Chicago’s Polish emigres for more
than 90 years. Today, the staff and board are energized, motivated,
and determined to institute new programming that is shaped by the
cultural and demographics shifts occurring not only in Chicago, but
across the globe. Our track record in delivering bi-lingual services to
limited-English-speaking Poles and our aspirations to creatively address emerging issues make us unique among human service organizations.
As the new Executive Director, my commitment is to drive the transformation of the PAA into a 21st century model of service, operating
in an interdependent, multi-national society within a global economy.
In this new century, where service is without traditional borders, the
expectations and goals of immigrants moving across national frontiers
have changed dramatically. So too must we, as we facilitate change
and guide our life travelers.
In the current climate, is it clearer than ever before that non-profit
organizations like ours must become more financially self-sufficient. It
is about implementing innovative models that create value while generating new resources to protect the interests of the most vulnerable.
We must simultaneously accelerate the advancement of those individuals and families most able to move effectively into the educational
and workforce mainstreams, but remain vigilant to provide services to
those require life-sustaining assistance.
To accomplish all this, the PAA is modernizing and reconstructing its
infrastructure, nurturing a membership community, investing in sustainability and growth, building national and international partnerships,
and recommitting to ensuring optimal outcomes for Polish emigres
and their children.
Please join the PAA on this journey. Together we comprise a community of strength, of accomplishment, of empathy, and of long lasting
impact. In the eyes of our children, we see our future and it is more
relevant than ever before.
I look forward to working shoulder to shoulder with each of you, on
behalf of our community and its future.
Eva Prokop
Executive Director
Polish American Association
STRONGER AS A COMMUNITY
The Polish American Association is proud
to announce the launch of Membership.
Membership in PAA gives you:
• new and informative programs
• access to community members
• educational seminars
• business conferences
• quarterly membership guide
We are launching the program to provide everyone
a pathway to be part of the community,
to be part of something
bigger, to make a difference, to shape a future.
TOGETHER WE ARE A STRONGER COMMUNITY.
JOIN NOW. GET INVOLVED.
ABOUT THE POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
A trusted institution for 93 years, the Polish American
Association (PAA) has been at the forefront of helping
Polish emigres transition to a new life in the U.S. by
providing services and support in their native tongue and
with cultural sensitivity.
Since the first major wave of Polish immigrants arrived
in Chicago, the PAA has actively served generation after
generation of newcomers and their children. As long as
cultural alienation and limited-language skills remain
barriers to social integration, accessing physical and
mental health services, and economic success, the PAA
will remain a strong, active and relevant organization
committed to championing and guiding Polish emigres.
Over the decades, programs have changed as needs have
changed, but fundamentally the PAA’s purpose is resolute;
to provide our community the resources and support necessary to prepare them for social integration, economic independence and full citizenship. Among those services are:
• accessing benefits
• mental health, and substance and domestic abuse counseling
• educational training
• basic workforce development
• immigration and citizenship services
Although its history is a proud one, the PAA is a dynamic
agency, evolving and adapting its services and priorities in
response to shifting social, demographic, economic, and
political circumstances. The agency is currently deeply
immersed in another transformative period; retooling and
broadening its programs to ensure 21st century solutions
and opportunities for 21st century challenges.
The emergent direction of the agency is in placing a significantly greater emphasis on:
• Youth enrichment programs
• Higher education opportunities for young adults
• Creating new pathways to emerging employment in the business and technology sectors
• Supporting entrepreneurs to drive overall economic health in and for our community.
Strategies to achieve these goals include working with new
partners to craft innovative solutions to complex problems.
State-of-the-art programs with local, national and international affiliates will fully realize the talent, vibrancy, and
potential of Chicago’s Polish community today, and for
decades to come.
This year, we launch our new membership initiative, which
is intended to open access for all individuals in our community. Regardless of the stage of your socio-economic
development, your education, or the obstacles you may face,
membership in the PAA will provide support and allow each
individual to realize his or her fullest potential.
As an organization, the PAA welcomes you into our family,
because as a community, we are stronger.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Polish American Association, a human
services agency, is to serve the diverse needs of the Polish
community in the Chicago metro area by providing
resources for changing lives, with emphasis on assisting
immigrants.
Main Office
3834 N. Cicero Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 282-8206
Learning Center
Southwest Office
3815 N. Cicero Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 282-1122
6276 W. Archer Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 767-7773
polish.org
THE STAFF OF THE POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION EXPRESSES
ITS SINCERE GRATITUDE TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS
FOR HELPING US TO HELP OTHERS.
Aleksandra Antonik
Barbara Bagdzius
Renata Baginska
Barbara Bargiel
Malgorzata E. Batog
Wieslawa Bieniewska
Maria Bis
Teresa Bobrowski
Malgorzata M. Bodyziak
Ewa M. Bogacz
Halina Bozek
Jadwiga Branicka
Alfreda J. Buczak
Wiktoria Budz
Joanna Ceremon
Malgorzata Chandler
Halina Chmielowiec
Barbara E. Chodorowska
Zofia Chowaniec
Elzbieta Chrzanowska
Michal Chybowski
Teresa Cieciura
Slawomir Czajkowski
Elzbieta Czerwonka
Agnieszka Dabrowiecka
Aneta Dabrowski
Angelika Danek
Magdalena Dolas
Wioletta R. Drag
Cecylia Dudzinski
Marianna Dzis
Anita Eilmes
Dorota Felinski
Andrzej Felker
Danuta Franczyk
Boguslawa Gadula
Andrzej M. Gasienica
Tadeusz Gaszcz
Barbara Gawronska
Daria Gicela
Krystyna Gierczyk
Teresa Glen
Elzbieta Goc
Robert D. Gols
Dana Grymova
Eva Grzybowski
Krystyna Gurka
Barbara Haniaczyk
Grazyna Hatala
Ewa Hiszczynski
Anna Iwanicka
Jolanta Jablonski
Urszula M. Jaronczyk
Renata Jasniuk
Anna Jastrzebska
Maria S. Jaworska
Sonji Jones
Bianka A. Kaminska
Janina Kapinos
Ona Kastauniene
Barbara Kasza
Bozena Kisielewska
Halina Klarich
Ewa M. Klepaczko
Maria Klim
Wanda Klimecka
Piotr J. Kochanowicz
Zofia Kojtek
Pawel M. Kolodziej
Katherine A. Koptilin
Zofia Koscielniak
Barbara Kotarska
Maria Kowal
Ewa Koziol
Teresa Kozlowska
Miroslawa Krolikowska
Marta T. Kromka-Brigagliano
Maria Kruczek
Magdalena Krzeminska
Malgorzata Kurdziel
Helena Kurek
Adam Kusz
Janina Kurzawa
Bozena Kwasna
Gertruda Labedz-Monaco
Katarzyna A. Lebiedz
Maria Leja
Stanislawa Les
Eula Lewis
Iwona M. Lippert
Christiane M. London
Barbara Lukaszek
Genowefa C. Magiera
Magdalena Markiewicz
Elzbieta Makowiecka
Olena Malanii
Janina C. Malewicz
Irena Marasz
Maria Marusarz
Zofia Matachowska
Agnieszka Meciwoda-Schmidt
Ewa Z. Mikolajewska
Anna Mikuszewska
Jadwiga Morzy
Leokadia Mosio
Jolanta Nicieja-Janczarek
Natalia Niziolek
Malgorzata Olczak
Halina Olejnik
Katarzyna Olender-Misiarz
Teresa A. Palac
Lidia Paliwoda
Maria Palusinska
Jadwiga Panfil
Sylwia Pawlina
Marta Pereyra
Zofia L. Piekarczyk
Urszula S. Piekarska
Zbigniew Pienkowski
LudmilaPietraszek
BarbaraPietrowski
MariolaPik
Tomasz F. Pik
Maria Piotrowski-Flis
Halina Z. Plata
Ryszarda Pluzyczka
Malgorzata Popek
Alicja Posniak
Teresa Poznanski
Eva Prokop
Katarzyna Przychodzen
Katarzyna Rachwal
Agata Radek
Rodolfo F. Ranola
Dorota Redlich-Lewandowska
Astryda H. Reiter
Barbara A. Rusin
Bozena Sajdak
Agnieszka Samul-Sochacka
Ewa Sikora-Cholewa
Krystyna Sip
Danuta E. Slodyczka-Florek
Halina Smolenski
Teresa Smrokowska
Kamila Smyk-Jaworski
Agnieszka Sobczyk
Barbara Sobecka
Barbara Stadnicki
Marta M. Stanczyk-Przybylska
Franciszka Staszewski
Agatha Stochmalski
Bronislawa T. Stopka
Bozena Sus
Ewa A. Susik
Ewa Susman
Bozena T. Swiatek
Jozefa Swiatek
Gaja A. Swierzowski
Katarzyna E. Swigon
ElzbietaSzopinska
Alicja Szremska
Marzenna Szwarc
Paulina Szwarc
Renata Teper
Jadwiga Tomaszewski
Francisco Torres
Dorota Trybula
Maria Trzmielewska
Barbara Uchanska
Bozena Uryga
Ludwina Waksmundzka
Urszula Waksmundzki
RenataWaliszewska-Pakula
Malgorzata Walkowska
Boguslawa Wazydrag
Elzbieta Wierzchon
Krystyna Wiszowata
Edyta Wojno
Irena Wojtkowski
Stanislawa Wojton
Mirella R. Wolak
Walentyna Wolska
Maria Wyszynska
Dorota M. Zaghloul
GrazynaZajaczkowska
Magdalena Zakrzewska
Bozena W. Zdrzalka
Maria J. Zebrowski
Janina Zieba
Daniela A. Zimnicka
Krystyna Znorko
Jack W. Zurowski
IN APPRECIATION OF OUR PARTNERS
On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and our clients, we would like
to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our guests for their support this
evening and throughout the year. Your care and concern, along with that
of many others in our community, make it possible for us to serve over
3,000 clients each month.
Our sincere appreciation to the following agencies,
foundations and corporations for sponsoring our program:
Program Sponsors 2015
Bank of America Foundation
Supports Programs for the Homeless Shelter, Food Pantry, and Benefits Outreach
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Supports Employment Services
Chicago Department of Community Development
Supports Technical Assistance for Housing
Chicago Department of Families and Support Services
Supports Services for the Homeless, Youth, Vocational Training, Job Placement,
Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence
Chicago Department of Public Health
Supports Substance Abuse Treatment
Chicago Society Foundation
Supports Substance Abuse Counseling and Homeless Shelter
Circuit Court of Cook County,
Adult Probation and Social Service Department
Supports Domestic Violence Prevention
Community and Economic Development Association
of Cook County
Supports LIHEAP Program
Emil J. And Marie D. Kochton Foundation
Supports Social Services and Child and Adolescence Counseling
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Supports Food Pantry and Day Shelter for Homeless Men
Haymarket Center
Supports Substance Abuse Treatment
Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Supports Assistance to Victims of Violent Crime
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Supports the New American Initiative and Outreach and Interpretation Programs,
Emigrant Family Resource Program
Illinois Community College Board
Supports English as a Second Language Instruction
Illinois Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity
Supports Job Training, Computer Training, and Employment Services for Underserved Populations
Illinois Department of Human Services
Supports Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs, and Assistance to
Victims of Domestic Violence Programs
Illinois Department on Aging
Supports Homemaker Assistance for Elderly
Karol Uryga-Narowski Foundation
Supports Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs for Teens
McCormick Foundation (Chicago Tribune Charitable Trust)
Supports Job Training and Economic Development
Lloyd Fry Foundation
Supports Job Training and English as a Second Language Instruction
Magnus Charitable Trust
Supports Overall Operations
McMaster Carr
Supports Overall Operations
Northern Trust Charitable Trust
Supports Overall Operations
PrimeCare Community Health
Supports Affordable Care Act Insurance Enrollment
Smogolski Family Charitable Trust
Supports General Operations
Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM)
Supports Homeless Shelter
2015 ANNUAL GALA SPONSORS
The Polish American Association sincerely thanks
the following sponsors for their generosity:
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Star-Tech Glass, Inc.
GOLD SPONSOR
Ambassador Ryszard Schnepf
AND Agency
Chicago Society Foundation
Fragomen
Dr. Izabela Roman
Arie & Bozena Zweig
R.A. ZWEIG
SILVER SPONSORS
Copernicus Foundation
Camille Kopielski
Law Offices of Gordon & Pikarski
Legion of Young Polish Women
Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman
Ted & Barbara Martin
Parkway Metal Products, Inc.
Mesirow Financial
Oak Mill Bakery
Trade & Investment Section,
Polish Embassy, Washington DC
Polska Acceleration Days, Trade Mission, Chicago
Sigmund Rolat
The Ivy Hotel & European Crystal
Tukiendorf Training Institute
Wintrust Commercial Banking
Stephen & Bridget Wrobel
SUPPORTERS
Cukierski & Kowal, L.L.C.
Leo P. Niemiec
Swedish Covenant Hospital
SPECIAL THANKS
The Polish American Association is grateful for the generosity of
the following businesses that have donated goods and services
to our 2015 Annual Gala & Benefit Auction.
AND AGENCY LLC- ADAM KAMIENIAK
Creative design and printing of the invitations
FLORALWONDERS LLC - EWA KAMIENIAK
Table centerpieces
VIKTOR STUDIO
Photographer
POLISH RADIO WNVR 1030 AM & TV POLVISION
Media coverage
2015 RAFFLE PRIZE DONOR
MESIROW FINANCIAL
Round-trip airline ticket to Warsaw on Lot’s Dreamliner
PAA’S 2015 GALA SILENT AUCTION SUPPORTERS
Arts n Spirits
Bozena Zweig
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago Bears
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
Chicago Zoological Society/
Brookfield Zoo
Cooper’s Hawk
Winery & Restaurants
Debie and Robert Shelist
East Bank Club
Eli’s Cheesecake
Glessner House Museum
Grand Lux Café LLC
Hotel & Boutique Hotel
Illinois Holocaust Museum
& Education Center in Skokie
Johnny’s Kitchen & Top
JW Marriott Hotel
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Libre Tea
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Mario Tricocci Hair Salons +Spa’s
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Old Town School of Folk Music
Park Hyatt Chicago
Pasta D’Arte
Pinot’s Palette
Poland on a Plate
Revolution Brewing
Rep. Robert Martwick
Roger Beck Portraits
Royal George
Shedd Aquarium
Sono Bella Clinica
Teddie Kossof Salon & Spa
The IVY Boutique Hotel
& European Crystal Banquets and
Conference Center
Untouchable Tours
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STATE OF ILLINOIS
Lisa Madigan
ATTORNEY GENERAL
November 14, 2015
Polish American Association
3834 N. Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
Dear Friends,
As Attorney General of the State of Illinois, I want to congratulate the members, supporters and
staff of the Polish American Association as the PAA celebrates its 93rd anniversary of providing
vital services to the area’s Polish community.
Our community is a better place thanks to the hard work and commitment of the Polish
American Association. The PAA helps thousands of people each year to attain necessary skills,
find jobs and become citizens. From providing English language classes to crisis counseling, the
staff of the PAA on a daily basis help members of Chicago’s large Polish community to better
their lives and thus better our community.
I also want to congratulate this year’s honorees of the PAA’s Annual Gala – Chicago Society,
Lodge 1450 Polish National Alliance, the Chicago Society Foundation and Star-Tech Glass, Inc.
Each of these organizations have made important contributions to Chicago’s Polish community.
I hope that everyone gathered tonight for PAA’s Annual Gala will enjoy the evening and
amazing fellowship.
Very truly yours,
Lisa Madigan
ATTORNEY GENERAL
500 South Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706 • (217) 782-1090 • TTY: (877) 844-5461 • Fax: (217) 782-7046
100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601 • (312) 814-3000 • TTY: (800) 964-3013 • Fax: (312) 814-3806
601 South University Avenue, Suite 102, Carbondale, Illinois 62901 • (618) 529-6400 • TTY: (877) 675-9339 • Fax: (618) 529-6416
The Board of Directors
of the Polish American Association is
pleased to recognize our fellow member,
Dr. Izabela Roman,
as former PAA Chair,
for her many years
of support of the PAA’s mission,
as recipient of the Solidarity Award.
Thank you for your generous spirit
and dedication
to the Polish American Association.
On behalf of the staff and clients of the
Polish American Association, I extend our
heartfelt thanks to Dr. Roman,
former Board Chair, current member,
unwavering donor,
and committed supporter.
We serve because individuals
like you inspire us.
Eva Prokop
Executive Director of the PAA
With Thanks and in Honor of
Dr. Izabela Roman
For Her Years of dedicated work
on behalf of the
Polish - American Association
Dr. Kornelia Krol,
Dr. Jadwiga Krol Vernon Seymour
agency
Special congratulations
to Tom Startek for his
support of the Polish
Community
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North American Council of the Museum
of the History of Polish Jews
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Sigmund A. Rolat, Chairman
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CONGRATULATIONS
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Polish American Association
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and special thanks to
Sigmund A. Rolat
for all your contributions to our
Polish community
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and Donors,
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our neediest Brothers and Sisters annually!
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CHICAGO SOCIETY PNA &
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STAR-TECH GLASS, INC.
and
Polish American Association
Thank you for your generosity,
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the POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
and Chicagoland’s
Polish American community
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PAA BOARD MEMBER
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CHICAGO SOCIETY FOUNDATION
STAR-TECH GLASS, INC.
and
POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
your support
of our community makes us proud
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and
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Maureen C. Pikarski
Thomas M. Pikarski
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condemnation and related
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and we applaud the efforts of the Association
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in Chicago for 93 years now!
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the Polish American Association for the dedication
and help you have provided to many immigrants
from Poland who have become
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and proud to be a member
and
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How to Support
the Polish American Association
The Polish American Association could not make a difference in the lives of more than 3,000 people each month
without the time, talent and financial resources contributed to us by people like you. If you want to make a difference and help the PAA continue to provide resources for
changing lives, here are a few ways you can help:
Cash Gift - Your donation in any amount is welcome.
Employee Matching Plan - If your employer matches charitable contributions, you will increase the impact of your
gifts simply by filling out your employer’s matching form.
Bequest or Life Insurance - The Polish American Association may be designated as the beneficiary of a portion of
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your thoughtfulness.
Sponsor or attend one of our upcoming special events.
The Polish American Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization, and gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent
allowed by law.
For more information, please call
773.282.8206
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and
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to
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and
Friends.
Polish American Association