Annual Report 2005 - Polish American Association

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Mission Statement
The mission of the Polish American Association,
a human service 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.
Core Values
We believe that:
Each client of PAA is a unique individual with different concerns
and abilities and shall be treated with dignity, respect, and trust
PAA programs and services shall assist in the empowerment of people as
individuals so that they may reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives
PAA programs and services shall be most effective when a holistic approach
is taken to individual needs
PAA shall make every effort to respond to the unmet and well researched needs within
the Polish community by providing programs and services not available elsewhere
PAA shall advocate on behalf of those within the Polish community who may not be able
to speak for themselves
PAA shall foster linkages and collaborative efforts with other human service agencies and also
within the extended Polish community, including persons most comfortable speaking either the
English or Polish language
From the Chairman & the Executive Director
Dear Donors and Friends,
For 83 years, the Polish American Association has served the diverse, evolving needs
of the Polish community in the Chicago metro area by providing resources for
changing lives. Our comprehensive continuum of bilingual and bicultural services aims
to empower people to create lasting and meaningful change in their lives and to assist
newcomers in becoming an integral part of the fabric of our strong and vibrant city.
This year, like the previous several years, has been one of growth and change in the
midst of economic challenges. In an effort to respond to emerging community needs
and to wisely invest your resources, we have expanded and adjusted some programs,
and ended a program that was experiencing declines in clients and funding.
We added a new component to our adult substance abuse outpatient program
to enable us to provide more comprehensive services to individuals struggling with
addictions. Based on careful analysis of census data that indicated increasing struggles
for Polish elderly, we took steps to expand our offerings for seniors with a needs
assessment in the community. PAA was awarded a grant as part of the New Americans
Initiative, a collaborative effort across Illinois, to begin an intensive outreach campaign
to educate Polish immigrants about the benefits of citizenship and encourage them to
begin the naturalization process.
PAA is proud and honored to have served more than 12,000 people this year, who
have entrusted us with their concerns and for some, even their lives. We invite you to
share in the successes you helped make possible, some of which are featured in this
annual report.
We are optimistic about our future, and proudly continue our work of bringing hope
and positive change to the lives of thousands more individuals and families. Our Board
of Directors recently approved a balanced budget of $4.3 million for fiscal year 2006.
We continue to look at ways to improve the effectiveness of our programs, maximize
our efficiency, and boost our development efforts to enable us to increase our
capacity.
We value your support, and take pride in using it effectively and efficiently —
94 cents of every dollar which you entrusted to us was used directly for serving our
clients’ needs. Thank you for believing in the potential of all those we serve and for
investing your hope, resources and time in our work.
With best regards,
Mitchell J. Wiet
Chairman of the Board
Karen J. Popowski
Executive Director
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Clients Served in FY 2005
English classes
1,393
Literacy
109
Computer classes
318
Computer resource room 735
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Confidence grows
with English classes and new skills
t
he hope for a better life with increased opportunities is what brings
most immigrants to the United States. It takes incredible strength to
leave behind everything familiar and make a new start. The journey
to building a new life starts with learning a new language and
advancing technology skills that help simplify everyday tasks. Each
year, PAA enables thousands of immigrants to make their hopes a reality
by providing opportunities to learn English and gain computer skills.
❁ The 45 English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes and literacy programs offered
by Polish American Association provided 1,500 students with an opportunity to
learn English.
❁ 24 new computer literacy courses, made possible by a grant from the Illinois
Department of Economic Opportunities as a part of the Bridging Digital Divide
Program, helped more than 300 economically disadvantaged people learn basic
computer skills. An additional 700 people had the opportunity to use technology
to improve their skills, conduct job searches, create resumes, and use email at
PAA’s community computer resource labs.
❁ For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
awarded PAA the highest performance grant for an Illinois community-based
organization. The performance grant was based on student achievement and
attendance at ESL classes.
Immigrants overcome huge barriers when they learn English. Their confidence grows and they
become more self-sufficient. PAA’s dedicated and bilingual ESL teachers play a key role in the high
success rates of our program.
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Healthy relationships take root
through healing and empowerment
Clients Served in FY 2005
Counseling
140
Victims of domestic violence 194
Outreach and interpretation 1,139
Adult substance abuse
treatment & counseling
134
Teen substance abuse
treatment & counseling
94
Seniors
488
Youth development
385
Homemaker services
251
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f
or some immigrants, the hope for a new and
better life for themselves and their families
quickly fades when they are faced with an
unexpected crisis or the mounting pressures and
challenges of starting over in a foreign country.
Language, cultural and financial barriers often make PAA
the only place they can turn to for help. Through PAA’s
Social Service programs and professional staff, they are
able to find the strength to hope, restore their spirit, and
change their lives.
❁ The staff of PAA’s Starting Point Outpatient Substance Abuse
Treatment Program has helped more than 200 people fighting
addictions rebuild their lives. As a result of a new program
component, Intensive Case Management, PAA has seen increased
retention rates in its outpatient treatment clinic. Intensive Case
Management provides our clients with a more comprehensive
and effective treatment plan by increasing collaboration between
substance abuse treatment, mental health services and a range
of other community resources.
❁ Polish American Association staff helped nearly 200 survivors
of domestic violence find the strength to hope, seek safety and
improve their lives.
❁ PAA’s Youth Development Program helped 385 young people
adjust to life in their new homeland, increase their self-esteem,
develop valuable leadership skills and spend their after-school
hours in a safe and comfortable environment. This year, the
program’s teen participants have produced a film on the topic
of dating violence that they plan to use as a peer education
tool.
❁ PAA’s homemakers gave 251 elderly and disabled persons the
ability to remain in their homes as a result of the 98,678 hours
of care they provided this year. Additionally, PAA is working to
address issues of deteriorating situations and social alienation
faced by the elderly in the Polish community. A needs assessment
was drafted and piloted. The results will be used to increase the
effectiveness of PAA’s Senior Program.
Because of the lack of bilingual after-school programs, PAA helps fill an
important service gap, serving an average of 75 children daily.
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Futures flourish
with access to healthcare
g
ood health is an important factor in feeling hopeful about the
future. The challenges of navigating a complex healthcare system
along with financial, cultural and language barriers, make many
immigrants go without quality healthcare. PAA’s health outreach
program aims to educate the community about important
healthcare issues and resources, and to provide access to quality medical
care for the poor, uninsured and limited English-speaking members of
our community.
❁ By providing free health screenings, immunizations, referrals for prenatal care,
mammograms and other health services, PAA’s health outreach program helped
905 people stay healthy.
❁ PAA’s health outreach staff completed 1,118 KidCare applications, enrolling a total
of more than 1,600 children of working poor families, pregnant women and their
babies in the state’s KidCare health insurance program.
PAA staff helps ensure a healthy start and future for hundreds of pregnant women and their children
each year, by helping them apply for KidCare, providing referrals to Polish-speaking doctors and
enrolling them in WIC, a nutrition program for low-income women, infants and children.
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Clients Served in FY 2005
Health Outreach
KidCare
905
1,118
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Clients Served in FY 2005
Career Counseling
Vocational classes
Computer classes
Employment Services
501
218
318
789
Opportunities sprout
with employment and career guidance
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or most immigrants, the quest for a better life in the U.S. with
greater economic opportunity begins with the search for a job
that will provide for their families. Some come highly educated
with good job skills, but do not know English. Others who have
been in the U.S. for some time want to transition back into careers
they started in Poland. PAA’s Employment Program provides hundreds of
clients each year with vocational training, job placement and individualized
assistance to overcome employment barriers such as language.
❁ In the last year, 252 clients were placed in jobs by PAA’s Employment Program,
putting them on the road to economic self-sufficiency and to realizing their hope
for a better life.
❁ Nearly 150 individuals prepared to enter careers in healthcare and office
administration through PAA’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Physical
Rehabilitation Aide classes and office skills training.
❁ PAA’s Career Counseling Program helped 500 individuals make better career
decisions through guidance, information, and seminars on educational and
career opportunities .
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PAA is proud and grateful to partner with dozens of companies throughout the Chicagoland area,
such as Harris Bank, to provide employment opportunities for our clients. As a result of careful
screening, job matching, and opportunities to improve their skills through vocational training, our
clients become key assets to the companies who hire them.
Families put down roots
by gaining citizenship
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he United States is a land of hope, opportunity and dreams for
the thousands of immigrants who cross its borders each year.
They yearn for its democratic values, freedom, liberty and
economic opportunity. Becoming a U.S. citizen is what fully
opens the doors to all the United States has to offer.
Throughout this year, PAA has helped more than 1,600 people prepare
for U.S. citizenship exams, apply for citizenship, adjust their immigration
status, and complete the necessary paperwork to reunite their families.
Our knowledgeable immigration staff plays a vital role in serving as
trusted clearinghouse for the flood of new information and changes in
government immigration policy.
❁ As part of the New Americans Initiative, a state program aimed at helping legal
residents become U.S. citizens, PAA has been able to significantly expand its
outreach efforts to educate the Polish community about the benefits and
responsibilities of citizenship. In addition to creating awareness through regular
appearances and advertising in Polish-language media, PAA has offered several
citizenship workshops where more than 300 people have started the process of
becoming U.S. citizens.
❁ The 25 citizenship preparation classes offered by PAA, including a new suburban
location in River Grove, enabled more than 570 adults to achieve their dream of
becoming U.S. citizens.
❁ Along with many other immigrant rights organizations, Polish American
Association has continued to advocate for just immigration reform and effective
solutions to help the undocumented legalize their status.
When Zofia Kolaniak finally
received her U.S. citizenship
after seven years of effort, pride
radiated from her face. Equally
joyful and proud were PAA’s
immigration staff who helped
her reach this dream.
Clients Served in FY 2005
Immigration services
Citizenship classes
Housing information
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1,042
575
148
Withered spirits revive
when basic needs are met
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t’s difficult to function, let alone hope for a better future, when
you are hungry, cold, or don’t have a place to live. The loss of a job,
a sudden illness, a traumatic life event can impact people’s ability
to take care of themselves and their families. Polish American
Association offers support services that help people restore their
physical and emotional strength until they can regain their self-sufficiency.
❁ The Polish American Association assisted 329 homeless men and women through
its homeless outreach program, case management services, and day shelter for
homeless men.
❁ This year, PAA’s food pantry helped nourish 668 individuals and families with
supplemental food.
Clients Served in FY 2005
Homeless services
Food pantry
Energy &
rental assistance
329
668
636
PAA staff and volunteers unload food (above) for weekly distribution at PAA’s food pantry and
the day shelter for homeless men (left). Each week, more than 120 families depend on PAA’s food
pantry to supplement their groceries. Additionally, 15 homeless men receive three hot meals daily
at our shelter.
Our Contributors
Our Contributors
Polish American Association is grateful
to all whose contributions have helped us
offer resources for changing lives. Donors
listed in this report made contributions
between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005.
Due to space limitations, we cannot list
donations of $1-$249, but we sincerely
appreciate all contributions. Thank you
for your generosity.
Copernicus Circle
$25,000 - $49,999
The Chicago Community
Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation
Isabel & Henry Smogolski
Maria Sklodowska
Curie Circle
$10,000 - $24,999
Benjamin B. Green-Field
Foundation
Catholic Charities
Circle of Service
Foundation, Inc.
Camille Einoder
Karol Uryga-Nawarowski
Foundation
Kraft Employee Fund
LaSalle Bank
Leo Niemiec
Prince Charitable Trusts
Sara Lee Foundation
Anna & Dr. Mark Sobor
United Way of Metropolitan
Chicago
Mimi & Ernest R. Wish
Frank Zabielski
Loretta & Stanley Wielgos
Frances & Mitchell Wiet
Conrad Circle
$2,500 - $4,999
Archer Gold Jewelry
Jane & Edward Bleka
Chicago Society, P.N.A.
CRH Advisors, LLC
CVS/Pharmacy
Christopher R. Hill
Susan & Stanley Jozefiak
JP Morgan Chase
Grazyna & Marek
Maneykowski
Dr. Aleksandra Mazurek
Bozena & John McLees
National Louis University
Barbara & Kenneth Olendzki
Peoples Energy
Quantum Foods, Inc.
R. A. Zweig
SBC Illinois
Rev. Edmund Siedlecki
Jeanne Sowa & Craig
Mitchell
Bozena & Arie Zweig
Chopin Circle
Paderewski Circle
$1,000 - $2,499
$5,000 - $9,999
Kazimiera Bober
Sheri & Dan Boho
Chest Medicine
Consultants, SC
Barbara & Roman Cooper
Cukierski & Kowal, L.L.C.
DiMonte & Lizak
Emil J. and Marie D.
Kochton Foundation
Michael J. Faron
Hinshaw & Culbertson
Jewel-Osco
Kasia’s Deli, Inc.
Dr. Krystyna Kiel
Vivian & Paul A. Kolpak
Dr. Henry & Michelle
Kurzydlowski
Legion of Young Polish
Women
Noreen & Chester Lizak
Christine & Jerome Long
LOT Polish Airlines
Alphawood Foundation
Consulate General of Poland
Fannie Mae
Gordon and Pikarski
Home Depot
Illinois Maternal & Child
Health Coalition
Geraldine & Harold
Lichterman
Thaddeus Makarewicz
The A. Montgomery Ward
Foundation
The Elizabeth Morse
Charitable Trust
Oak Mill Bakery
Polish Roman Catholic
Union of America
Dr. Izabela Roman
Bogna & Walter Solak
Sovereign Military Order
of Malta
Art and Theresa Malinowski
Marlborough Gallery
McMaster-Carr Supply Co.
Mikva Challenge Grant
Foundation, Inc.
Jane & Eugene Mroz
Most Reverend Thomas J.
Paprocki
Sandra & Robert Paszczak
Polish Women’s Alliance
of America
Karen J. Popowski
Rev. Henry Pozdol
Resurrection Health Care
Dr. Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts
Soma Medical Clinic
St. Joseph Church
Dawn & Laurence Szumski
Ted Szywala
Target Stores
Valuemark Investment
Services, Inc.
Joan & Donald Versen, Sr.
Bryanna & Paul Wilczynski
William Buddy Meyers &
Associates
Helena Zolkowski
Friends Circle
$250 - $999
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Network
Thomas Allen
AMR Management &
Consulting Corporation
Arlington Metals
Corporation
Artifex
Associates for Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery
Avenue Food Mart
Maria Berrios
Susan Bowey
Kathryn Burke
Chicago Journeymen
Plumbers’ L. U. 130, U. A.
Thomas Chomicz
Barbara & Wieslaw Ciepiela
John Cina
Conservation of Sculpture &
Objects Studio
James Houlihan
Benjamin DeHayes
James DeLeo
Enkode, Inc.
Franciscan Sisters
of Chicago
Dolores Grantz
Edmund Gronkiewicz
Mary & Dave Hayes
Joseph Lyons
Integra Communications
Inc.
Harriet Irsay
Natasha & Michael Isaacs
Nancy Kaszak &
Thomas Heaney
Anna Kosc
Christopher Kurczaba
Walter Kurczewski
Labe Bank
Loyola Academy Polish
Culture Club
Lorraine Maloy
Marian Flooring
Anna & Edward Mazur
Theresa Mazurek
MBB Enterprises of Chicago
Elizabeth McElroy
Cheryl & Thomas McNabola
Conrad Miczko
Lucyna Migala &
Frank Cizon
MRI Lincoln Imaging Center
Barbara & Robert
Musialowicz
Janina & Michael Namovitz
Diana & Ronald Nawrocki
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Northwest Metropolitan
Urology Associates, SC
Halina Olejnik
Maria & Chester Omiotek
Orland Park Cyclery, LLC
Our Lady of the
Resurrection Medical
Center
Cindy & Francis Pearman
Cynthia Piech
Polish Women’s Civic Club,
Inc
Poltel LLC
Preferred Open MRI
Property Consultants
R. C. Coil Spring
John Raitt
Realty Stars Ltd.
Lindsay Roark
Kinga Rzyski
Grace & Ben Sapia
Ronald Sarbieski
Chester Sawko
SEIU Local 1
Edward Shenoo
Arnold Siegel
Barbara & Stanley Siembida
Sisters of the Resurrection
Jolanta & Mark Sokolowski
Florence Stach
Anna & Miroslaw Stanielun
Steinmetz High School
Drs. Marek and Aleksandra
Stobnicki
Ray Suarez
Dr. Michael Szczupak
Monica & Krzysztof Toczycki
Barbara Truszkowski D.D.S.
Anthony Tworkoski
Michael Uffner
Agata & Wes Urbanowicz
Bette & Zbigniew Uzarowicz
Jamee & Richard Wiet
William A. Panek &
Associates
Barbara Witkiewicz
Barbara & Robert Wojda
Women First Specialists, S.C.
Eva Wyrwa Miller
Kathleen Wytmar
Claudia & Dr. Andy Zalski
Diane & Raymond
Zmaczynski
Andrew Zych
Tributes
In honor of Julia &
Mieczyslaw Chrabowski
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin W.
DeHayes
In honor of Bozena McLees
Jolanta Bogiel-Pasek
Dorota Domanski-Erdman
Elzbieta Glinka
Ewa Irzyk-Adamska
Christine & Jerome Long
Jadwiga Lopez-Majano
John McLees
Louis Nieto
Andrew Piotrowski
Ruth Wuorenma
In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Wish
General John Borling
In memory of
Leon & Emily Popowski
Karen Popowski
In memory of
Roman Zolkowski
Katherine & Thomas Brandt
Lois & Gregory Basil
Urszula Krasniewska
A. Krasuski
Legion of Young Polish
Women
Monika & Zbigniew
Majewski
Alicja Nawara
Karen Popowski
Portage-Cragin Library
Eugenia Sliwinski
Marianna Wasilewska
Gordon Williamson
Anna Witowska
Jadwiga Wlodarska
Helena Zolkowski
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Program Sponsors
A. Montgomery Ward Foundation
Supports services for the homeless.
Alphawood Foundation
Supports domestic violence intervention
and counseling services.
Bank One Foundation
Supports homeownership education
and other housing services.
Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation
Supports the Benjamin B. Green-Field
Teen Development Program.
Catholic Charities (Chicago)
Supports services for the poor and vulnerable
served by PAA.
Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation
Provides provisions for PAA’s food pantry
and day shelter for homeless men.
Chicago Community Trust
Supports services for the homeless and provides
special project support.
Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services
Supports youth development initiatives.
Chicago Department of Housing
Supports homeownership education and
other housing services.
Chicago Department of Human Services
Supports services for the homeless.
Chicago Department of Public Health
Supports substance abuse treatment programs.
Chicago Society Foundation
Supported redesign of PAA’s website.
Chicago Tribune Charities
Supports job training and employment services.
Circle of Service Foundation
Supports health outreach services for the poor
and most vulnerable.
Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust
Supports programs for seniors.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Supports emergency rental assistance for the poor.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Provides provisions for PAA’s food pantry and
day shelter for homeless men.
Home Depot
Supports facilities improvements.
Housing and Urban Development
Support services for the homeless.
Illinois Attorney General
Supports services for victims of violent crimes.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Administers funding for the New Americans
Initiative and Outreach and Interpretation
Programs.
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Illinois Community College Board
Supports English-As-A-Second Language
instruction.
Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity
Supports job training, employment services and
computer literacy classes for underserved
populations.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Supports KidCare program for the working poor
and pregnant women.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Supports substance abuse treatment and prevention
programs, and domestic violence prevention and
intervention services.
Illinois Department on Aging
Supports homemaker assistance for the elderly
and disabled.
Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation
Supports substance abuse treatment and
prevention programs for adults and teens.
Kraft Employee Fund
Supports programs for seniors, and domestic
violence intervention and counseling services.
LaSalle Bank
Supports services for the poor and vulnerable
served by PAA.
Legion of Young Polish Women
Supports services to assist women.
Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
Supports vocational training and job placement
services.
Polk Bros. Foundation
Supports an after-school program for youth.
Prince Charitable Trusts
Supports services for the homeless.
Sara Lee Foundation
Sara Lee Foundation is a Major Corporate Sponsor
of PAA’s Women’s Services program.
Secretary of State
Supports English literacy programs.
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Supports services for the homeless.
Target Stores
Supports programs for women and victims
of domestic violence.
United Way of Chicago
Supports counseling services for women,
men, children and families.
Combined Federal
Campaign
UW of Miami-Dade County
CFC
Fort Leonard Wood CFC
Heartland CFC
Lancaster County CFC
Philadelphia Area CFC
PAA has been the
designated recipient of
contributions from many
hundreds of generous
federal employees,
represented in this
listing by area.
Georgia
Athens Area combined
Federal
CFC for Coastal Georgia
The Central Savannah River
Area CFC
Tri-Community CFC
UW of Metropolitan Atlanta
CFC
Montana
UW of Yellowstone County
CFC
Rhode Island
Rhode Island CFC
Alabama
Combined Federal Campaign
of Central Alabama
Tennessee Valley CFC
Wiregrass Area CFC
Alaska
CFC of South Central Alaska
Area
Arizona
Arizona CFC
CFC of Phoenix of Maricopa
County
California
Central California Coast CFC
CFC Monterey & Santa Cruz
Counties
CFC of San Francisco
Greater Los Angeles CFC
Orange County CFC
San Diego County CFC
Ventura County CFC
Western Riverside County
CFC
Colorado
CFC of Pikes Peak Region
United Way of Larimer
County, Inc.
United Way of Southwest
Colorado CFC
Connecticut
UW of Greater New Haven
CFC
UW of the Capital Area, Inc.
CFC
Delaware
CFC of Delaware
Disrict of Columbia
UW of The National Capital
Area CFC
Florida
Central Florida CFC
CFC of Northeast
Florida/Southeast Georgia
Greater Pensacola CFC
Northwest Florida CFC
Okaloosa-Walton Counties
CFC
Suncoast CFC
UW of Brevard County
Hawaii
Hawaii Pacific Area CFC
Idaho
Southwestern Idaho CFC
Illinois
Abbott Laboratories
Chicago Area CFC
Southern Illinois CFC
The Lake County Illinois CFC
United Way of Bergen
County
United Way of Metropolitan
Chicago
United Way of the Capital
Region CFC Account
United Way of the Laurel
Highlands
Indiana
United Way of Central
Indiana CFC
Kentucky
Fort Campbell Area CFC
Luisiana
CFC of the Greater
New Orleans Area
Maine
Heart of Maine CFC
United Way of Kennebec
Valley
Maryland
CFC of Central Maryland
CFC of St. Mary’s County
Massachusetts
CFC of Massachusetts Bay
Pioneer Valley CFC
Michigan
Kent/Ottawa/Barry CFC
Metropolitan Detroit Area
CFC
Nebraska
Heart of the Midlands CFC
Nevada
CFC of Northern Nevada
CFC of Southern Nevada
New Jersey
Edison International
Employee Contrib.
Campaign
Northern New Jersey CFC
SBC Employee Giving United
Way Campaign
South Jersey CFC
New Mexico
Central & Northern
New Mexico CFC
Curry County CFC
New York
Capital Region CFC
CFC of Central NY, Inc.
Long Island CFC
North Country CFC
NY City CFC, c/o UW of
NY City
UW of Buffalo and
Erie County CFC
West
Point/Orange/Rockland/
Sullivan CFC
North Carolina
CFC of Onslow/Camp
Lejeune
CFC of Southeastern
North Caroline
Triangle Area CFC
UW of Greater Greensboro
CFC
North Dakota
Grand Forks Area CFC
Ohio
CFC for Greater Cleveland
CFC of Central Ohio
Maumee Valley CFC
Miami Valley CFC
Sienna Communications
Group, Inc.
South Carolina
CFC of the Midlands Area
Shaw A.F.B. Sumter CFC
Trident Area CFC
Tenessee
CFC of Memphis Area
CFC of Middle Tennessee
Greater Chattanooga Area
CFC
Texas
Abilene Area CFC
CFC of Fort Hood
CFC of Tarrant and Denton
Counties
Greater Southwest Texas
CFC
Gulf Coast CFC
San Antonio Area CFC
Sun Country CFC
UW of Metropolitan Dallas
CFC
UW of the Concho Valley
CFC
Utah
UW of Northern Utah for
Utah CFC
Virginia
Central Virginia CFC
CFC of the Virginia
Peninsula
CFC Overseas Area
Quantico CFC
Washington
CFC of Island County
CFC of King County
CFC of North Puget Sound
CFC of Pierce, Thurston and
Lewis Counties
The Kitsap Mason Counties
CFC
Yakima Kittitas Combined
Federal Campaign
Wisconsin
CFC Dane County, WI
CFC of Southeastern
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Twin Cities Area CFC
Oklahoma
Fort Sill - Lawton CFC
Greater Enid Area CFC
West Virginia
Eastern Panhandle CFC
Mid-Ohio Valley CFC
Monongalia & Preston
County CFC
Missouri
CFC c/o United Way
East-West Gateway CFC
Pennsylvania
CFC UW of Allegheny
County
List prepared by
Development Assistant
Barbara Sobecka
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In-kind Donors
Archer Gold Jewelry
Chef Michael Baruch
Sheri & Dan Boho
Braxton Seafood Grill
Chicago Architecture
Foundation
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Society of
the P.N.A.
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
Cicero Deli
Cracovia Brands, Inc.
Cité
The Crystal Cave
Cut & Dye Salon
Dentpol
Foremost Liquors
Gordon & Pikarski
Sharon Graham
Victoria Granacki
Grandpa’s Deli
Great Steaks Store
Home Depot
Houston Harvest Gift
Products
Marcin Januszkiewicz
Jewel-Osco
JP Morgan Chase
Kane County Cougars
Baseball Club
Kasia’s Deli
Teddie Kossof
Lawry’s – The Prime Rib
Yolanda Lorente
LOT Polish Airlines
Thaddeus Makarewicz
Grazyna Maneykowski
W. Buddy Meyers
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Old Town School of Folk
Music
Barbara & Ken Olendzki
Oak Mill Bakery
Most Rev. Thomas Paprocki
Pasta D’Arte
Robert Paszczak
Peoples Energy
Polish American Medical
Society
Polish Radio WNVR 1030AM
Polvision
Preferred Stock
Vicki Quade
Quantum Foods
Andrzej Raczynski
Dr. Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts
Dr. Izabela Roman
Sabatino’s, Inc.
St. Constance Parish
St. Joseph Hospital
St. Ladislaus Parish
St. Richard’s Parish
Sara Lee Corporation
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Sara Lee Foundation
SBC
The Second City
The Second City e.t.c.
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Anna Zolkowski-Sobor
Bogna & Walter Solak
Dawn & Larry Szumski
Krystyna Teller
Truefitt & Hill
T.W. McGuire International
Universal Casualty Company
Urban Oasis
WCEV 1450AM
W.E. O’Neil Construction Co.
Fran & Mitch Wiet
William Buddy Meyers &
Associates
Ernest Wish
WNWI 1080AM
WPNA 1490AM
XOX Salon & Day Spa
Bozena & Arie Zweig
Barbara Rapacz
Carrian Rice
Maria Rhodes
Patrick Roche
Artur Rydz
Dan Schaeffer
Mark Sobor, M.D.
Arelene Sperhak. PhD
Maria Staisz, M.D.
Leszek Stankiewicz
Margaret Strzalkowska
Sylwia Strzalkowska
Karolina Suszynska
Anna Szpindor, M.D. & staff
Helen Taylor
Dan Trocke
West-Side Center for
Disease Control Immunization Program
Frances Wiet
Sister Rosalita Wojtykunas
Mikolaj Zadecki
Linda Zekas
Jacek Zurowski
Volunteers
Liliana Augustynski
Leszek Balarin, M.D.
Anna Banas, M.D.
Keith Barnett
Tomasz Bartnik
George Bialkowski
Gabe Bodzin
Ashley Boho
Viktor Bovkun
Aaron Brady
Caroline Czabala
Beata Danek, M.D.
Liz Drapa
Grazyna Furman
William Galusch
Francesca Gambino
Kimberlee Gensler
Paula Ginther
Molly Goodwin
Angela Guzman
Kristienne Hanna
Dan Hyslop
Jim Janko
Jennifer Jones
Dorota Kielar
Justyna Kielar
Karen Krantz
Alan Krashesky
Mariusz Krzyszkowski
Filip Lewandowski
Witold Lukaszewicz
Sophie Majeski
Bozena Nowicka McLees
Jennifer Messengarb
Teresa Migielska, D.D.S.
Edna Mrkota
Bronislaw Orawiec, M.D. &
Staff
Andy Pawlowski
Loretta Perlman
Karolina Pietryk
Employers Participating
in PAA’s Community
Employment Program
Advanced Window Corp.
Advocate Health Center
Alexian Brothers Medical
Center
Central Baptist Home
Christ Advocate Hospital
Churchill Cabinet Co.
Classic Embroidery Inc.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Crowne Plaza Metro Plaza
Days Inn Hotel
Duray Fluorescent Corp.
Durite Screw Inc.
Eastern Accents
Edward Hospital
Elmhurst Memorial
Healthcare
Fasteners Plus Inc.
Forest Villa Nursing Home
G & W Electric Co.
Gate Gourmet
Glen Elston Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
Gross Point Manor
Grot Tool Inc.
Harris Bank
Holiday Inn
Home Care Links
Imperial Service System, Inc.
Illinois Dept. of Human
Services
Jewish United Fund
John B. Sanfilippo & Son,
Inc.
LaSalle Bank
Lake Cook Health Care
Center
Lakeview Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
Line Tool Group
Manor Care
MidAmerica Bank
The Millard Group
Norridge Health Care &
Rehabilitation Center
Oakton Pavilion Healthcare
Facility
Our Lady of the Resurrection
Medical Center
Peninsula Hotel
Polamer
Prairie Packaging
Premier Luxury Suites
Prospect Airport Services
Inc.
Quality Janitors &
Maintenance Co.
Quantum Foods
Regency Nursing Home
Remodeler’s Supply Center
Resurrection Medical Center
Resurrection Life Center
Scrub Professional Building
Services
Slidematic Products
Slee Corp.
Dr. Iwona Sobczak
St. Paul’s House & Health
Care Center
Summit Maintenance Co.
Villa Scalabrini Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
W Hotel City Center
Wally’s International Market
The Wealshire Care Center
West Suburban Medical
Center
White Cap Inc.
Licenses and
Accredited Programs
Board of Immigration
Appeals Accreditation
Chicago Department of
Public Health, Food
Service Certification
City of Chicago, Limited
Business
Illinois Department of
Human Services, Office of
Alcoholism & Substance
Abuse, Outpatient
Substance Abuse
Treatment
Illinois Department of
Human Services, Office of
Alcoholism & Substance
Abuse, Remedial
Education
Illinois Department of
Human Services, Partner
Abuse Intervention
Program
Illinois Department of Public
Aid, Physical Rehabilitation Aide Training
Illinois Department of Public
Health, Certified Nursing
Assistant Training
Illinois State Board of
Education, Private Business
& Vocational School
Polish American
Association
Memberships
Area Planning Council for
Adult Education
Association for Career &
Technical Education
CAN-TV
Chicago Anti-Hunger
Federation
Chicago Jobs Council
Chicago Metropolitan
Battered Women’s Network
Coalition of Limited English
Speaking Elderly
Community Media Workshop
Donors Forum of Chicago
Greater Chicago Food
Depository
Inter-American Conductive
Education Association
Illinois Addiction Counselors
Association
Illinois Adult and Continuing
Educators Association, Inc.
Illinois Alliance for Aging
Illinois Association for Career
and Technical Education
Illinois Association of
Community Care Program
Homecare Providers
Illinois Coalition for
Immigrant & Refugee
Rights
Illinois Health Occupations
Association
Immigrant & Refugee Health
Task Force
Illinois Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other
Languages Bilingual
Education
IT Resource Center
National Association of
Social Workers
Nonprofit Financial Center
Northwest Coalition of Youth
Serving Agencies
Partnership to End
Homelessness
State Agenda for Community
Economic Development
Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other
Languages, Inc.
Board of Directors FY05
Chairman
Mitchell J. Wiet
Northwestern Memorial
Hospital (ret.)
Vice Chair
Barbara Bury Olendzki
Sara Lee Corporation
Vice Chair
Izabela T. Roman, M.D.
Target Research Associates
Vice Chair
Ernest R. Wish
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(ret.)
Geraldine Gedroic
Lichterman
Kenard Management Corp.
Chester A. Lizak
Di Monte & Lizak, LLC
Grazyna Maneykowski
Archer Gold Jewelry
Eugene P. Mroz
Associated Bank
Michael Namovitz
Coachlight Realty
Robert J. Paszczak
J.P. Morgan Chase
Treasurer
Thaddeus J. Makarewicz
Attorney at Law
Jerry Smulik
LaSalle Bank
Secretary
Michelle Kurzydlowski
Bogna Iwanowska-Solak
Oak Mill Bakery
Moderator
Most Rev. Thomas Paprocki
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Jeanne M. Sowa
Easter Seals
Edward B. Bleka
Quantum Foods
Dan L. Boho
Hinshaw & Culbertson
Laurence P. Szumski
Peoples Energy
Bryanna Wilczynski
SBC
Stanley C. Wielgos
Michael J. Faron
W.E. O’Neil Construction Co.
Bozena Zweig
R.A. Zweig, Inc
Christopher R. Hill
CRH Advisors
New Officers FY06
Stanley W. Jozefiak
Verity Metis Partners LLC
Nancy Kaszak
The Trust for Public Land
Krystyna Kiel M.D.
Northwestern Memorial
Hospital
Paul A. Kolpak
Kolpak & Lerner
Roger F. Kovack
ComEd (ret.)
Jeffrey J. Kroll
Clifford Law Offices
The Hon. James J. Laski
City Clerk of Chicago
Rev. Waclaw Lech, OCD
St. Camillus Parish
Chairman
Izabela T. Roman, M.D.
Target Research Associates
Vice Chair
Geraldine Gedroic
Lichterman
Kenard Management Corp.
Vice Chair
Christopher R. Hill
CRH Advisors
Treasurer
Robert J. Paszczak
J.P. Morgan Chase
Secretary
Barbara Bury Olendzki
Sara Lee Corporation
Moderator
Most Rev. Thomas Paprocki
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Staff
Alberta Abbott
Leokadia Ambrowicz
Esperanza M. Antazo
Jadwiga Arendarska
Joanna Augustynski
Malgorzata Awgul
Malgorzata E. Batog
Ewa Bialon
Helena Bienkowska
Katarzyna Blando
Henryka Blusiewicz
Helena Bobak
Marianna Bobowski
Teresa Bobrowski
Halina Bozek
Jadwiga Branicka
Halina Brynda
Joanna Ceremon
Halina Chmielowiec
Alina Chojnowska
Urszula D. Cholewa
Elzbieta Chrzanowska
Michal Chybowski
Malgorzata Cieslak
Aleksandra Cieslar
Anna Cieslikowska
Krystyna Cwiek
Lilla Czajczyk
Slawomir Czajkowski
Zbigniew J. Czajkowski
Agata Czechura
Elzbieta Czerwonka
Urszula Dabros
Angelika Danek
Ewa Darga
Magdalena Dolas
Lidia E. Dudek
Cecylia Dudzinski
Irena Dylewska
Maria Dziadkowiec
Anita Eilmes
Barbara Farmer
Dorota Felinska
Danuta Fieske
Anna Florczykowska
Danuta E. Florek
Olga E. Flores
Danuta Franczyk
Nadezhda Galitskaia
Andrzejj Gasienica
Renata Gawle
Barbara Gawronska
Katarzyna Gil
Teresa Glen
Elzbieta Goc
Dominika Golojuch
Krystyna Gomulka
Mariola A. Gonciarz
Natalia Granda
Barbara Grochowska
Janina Gros
Ewa Grzybowski
Maria Habina
Malgorzata Harla
Grazyna Hatala
Aniela Hawryla
Ewa Hiszczynski
Ewa Huzior
Lidia Jachimowicz
Maria Jachymiak
Renata Jsniuk
Anna Jastrzebsla
Malgorzata Jedeluk
Maria Jurczykowska
Wladyslawa Kaczmarczyk
Bianka A. Kaminska
Teresa Kaminska
Barbara Karczmarz
Krystyna Karska
Barbara Kasza
Joseph Kelly
Natasza Kidacka
Dorata Kielar
Justyna Kielar
Alina Kik
Halina Klarich
Wanda Klimecka
Krystyna Knap
Anisja Klinger
Jolanta Koc
Zofia Z. Kojtek
Maria Komperda
Barbara Konopka
Katarzyna Koptilin
Zofia Koscielniak
Danuta Kosinska
Barbara Kotarska
Maria Kowal
Teresa Kozlowska
Marietta Krajewski
Magdalena E. Krason
Tadeusz J. Krason
Wiktoria Krol
Miroslawa Krolikowska
Rosalia Krupa
Sedzislawa Krzywoszyja
Ewa Kulas
Helena Kurek
Hanna Kurys
Miroslawa Kwiecien
Barbara Lacz
Maria Lejtholc
Grazyna Les
Stanislawa Les
Krzysztof Lewandowski
Agnieszka Lipowicz
Iwona M. Lippert
Vivian Lopez
Jaroslaw Luczkiewicz
Barbara Lukaszek
Kristina Lukawska
Malgorzata Majdaniec
Elzbieta Makowiecka
Janina Malewicz
Barbara Z. Marchinska
Liliana Marek-Mysliwska
Norma Martinez
Krystyna Mass
Zofia Matachowska
Jolanta Matyjasik
Ann Mezyk
Alexander Mijatovic
Maria Milon
Bozena Miltko
Jadwiga Morzy
Rafal Mosior
Dorota Ochal
Malgorzata Olczak
Halina Olejnik
Maria Ortega-Nieves
Agnieszka Osuchowska
Lidia Paliwoda
Jadwiga Panfil
Marcel Pasalka
Margaret Pawlowski
Marta Pereyra
Urszula S. Piekarska
Thomasz F. Pik
Malgorzata Plewa-Urbanek
Ryszarda Pluzyczka
Danuta Podbilska
Karen J. Popowski
Julia Porczak
Alicja Posniak
Marek Prejzner
Patrycja Ewa Prokop
Piotr J. Prokopowicz
Paulina Putala
Jozefa Rabska
Katarzyna Rachwal
Dorota Redlich-Lewandowska
Teresa Rusin
Milosz Sacha
Bozena Sajdak
Irena Sajdak
Iwona Salamon
Teresa Schuba
Aleksander Sieminski
Halina Smolenski
Teresa Smrokowska
Maria Sniezek
Barbara Sobecka
Ewa Soroko
Jan Wiktor Soroko
Barbara Stadnicki
Ryszarda Starzyk
Malgorzata Staszel
Josef Steck
Aniela Stepien
Agatha Stochmalski
Ewa P. Sustik
Zuzanna Swiderska
Maria Swierzewska
Halina Szarkowski
Karolina Szotko
Marzenna Szwarc
Henryka Szwarczewska
Christopher Szykula
Maria Szywala
Andrzej Tkacz
Joanna Tkacz
Helena Torres
Dorota Trybula
Victor A. Urban
Zaneta M. Vancil
Wanda Watkowska
Bogulawa Wazydrag
Beata Wieczorek
Elzbieta Wierzchon
Danuta H. Wiktoruk
Edyta Wojno
Irena Wojtkowski
Michal Wydro
Maria A. Wyszynska
Grazyna Zajaczkowska
Bozena W. Zdrzalka
Zofia Ziaja
Phyllis Zora
Jack W. Zurowski
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Treasurer’s Report
Polish American Association
Condensed Statement of Financial Position for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2005
Polish American Association is an Illinois
non-profit corporation qualifying for taxexempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Revenues are received
in the form of contributions from individuals,
businesses, and organizations; grants from
foundations and corporations; contracts and
grants from federal, state, and local
government; and fees for certain program
services. Revenues are used to fulfill the
organization’s chartered purpose. The
32-member voluntary board of directors is
responsible for overseeing and charting the
organization’s operations, including its financial
activities. Financial statements are presented for
review and approval on a monthly basis. The
condensed financial statements of the current
unrestricted fund for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2005, appearing in this report were
derived from audited financial statements.
The full audited financial statements are
available upon request.
Assets
Current Assets
Property and Equipment
Thaddeus J. Makarewicz, Treasurer
Polish American Association
Expenses
94.1% Programs
5.9% Support Services
Income
79.1%
7.6%
5.6%
7.0%
0.7%
16
Government Grants & Contracts
Contributions & Special Events
Program Service Fees
Corporate/Foundation Grants
United Way
$ 683,608
1,013,278
Total Assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Unrestricted Net Assets
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
$1,696,886
$ 675,692
1,021,194
-
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$1,696,886
Condensed Statement of Activities for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2005
Revenues
Contributions and Special Events
United Way
Government Agencies
Corporate and Foundation Grants
Program Service Fees
Other Revenue
$ 331,136
30,495
3,422,549
303,826
243,789
477
Total Revenues
Expenses
Program Services
Social Services
Employment and Training Services
Immigration Services
Education
Homemaker Services
Support Services
Management/Fundraising
Total Expenses
Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets
$4,332,272
$ 1,072,204
568,947
285,487
929,530
1,090,270
246,714
$4,193,152
$139,120
Net Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets
(78,763)
Net Revenue (Loss) for the Year
$60,357
Program photography: David Kamba
Nature photography: Scott A. Robinson
Graphic design: Axie Breen
Copyright © 2005 Polish American Association
Polish American Association
Resources for Changing Lives
Main Office
3834 North Cicero Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60641
(773) 282-8206
Learning Center
3815–19 North Cicero Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60641
(773) 282-1122
South Side Office
6276 West Archer
Chicago, Illinois 60638
(773) 767-7773
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