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Polish American Association (PAA ZAP)
Zrzeszenie Amerykańsko-Polskie
3834 N. Cicero Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
http://www.polish.org
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Contact:
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Joanna Borowiec
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| Phone: |
773-282-8206 |
| Fax: |
773-282-1324 |
| Region: |
Chicago/Illinois |
| Scope: |
Local |
| Year Organized: |
1922 |
| Legal Status:: |
Incorporated, Non Profit |
| State of Incorporation: |
Illinois |
| Tax Exempt Status: |
501c3 - Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes |
| Principal Focus: |
Social services |
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Education: Other |
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Other |
| Services: | ESL instruction | | Immigration/Citizenship programs | | Crisis intervention | | Government Benefits Casework | | Food pantry; meals | | Senior citizens services | | Youth services | | Job training | | Job assistance; referral | | Personal counseling | | Not Applicable |
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.
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History/Achievements:
PAA was founded as the Polish Welfare Association in 1922 by a prominent group of Polish business leaders and professionals who saw an urgent need for organized Polish-language social services. Today, PAA is the nation's only bilingual and bicultural human service agency providing a comprehensive range of 31 programs and services to the Polish ccommunity.
Awards received for program excellence:
Lt. Governor Excellence Award; IL Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Protection; Illinois Dept. of Human Services, United Way of Chicago, Polish American Police Association, Illinois Job Training Partnership Act Award for Vocational Training, Advocates Society; Association of Chicago Priests; IL Association of Non-Profit Organizations; Social Security Administration Commissioner's Team Award.
Publications: Quarterly English-language newsletter Link and Polish-language newsletter Ogniwo, Annual Report.
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| Native Language: |
Mixed Pol/Eng |
Recurring Special Events:
Chairman's Brunch in the Spring, Annual Gala in the Fall.
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Programs and Services:
PAA serves more than 3,500 individuals each month through its comprehensive range of 31 bilingual and bicultural human services. Social Services: Crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, counseling for victims of violent crimes, battered women and children, and single mothers, support groups, parenting classes, program for men who batter, outreach and interpretation. Youth Development program, which includes life skills, substance abuse prevention, group meetings, social events and a support group for children of addicts. Senior Program includes outreach, case management, benefit information, homemaker services and friendship club. Bi-lingual intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program, day shelter for homeless men, homeless outreach and case management. Emergency services including food pantry, clothing closet and energy assistance. Education and Employment: ESL and citizenship classes, computer and office skills training, nursing review (CGFNS), CNA and Physical Rehabilitation Aide classes. Job development and placement services and career counseling. Immigrant Services: PAA offers a range of immigration services including processing of INS applications, information, fingerprinting, photographs, and document translation. PAA's Housing program offers homeownership education and counseling, seminars and referrals. Health education and outreach, screenings, immunizations, KidCare applications.
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Officers and Directors:
- Honorary Director - Thaddeus Makarewicz
- Honorary Director - Andrew Przybylo
- Honorary Director - Mitchell J. Wiet
- Chairman - Izabela Roman, M.D.
- Vice Chair - Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman
- Vice Chair - Christopher R. Hill
- Secretary - Barbara Bury Olendzki
- Treasurer - Robert J. Paszczak
- Moderator - Bishop Thomas Paprocki
- Director - Edward Bleka
- Director - Dan L. Boho
- Director - Stanley W. Jozefiak
- Director - Nancy L. Kaszak
- Director - Daniel Stankoskey
- Director - Jeffrey Kroll
- Director - Catherine Lyczko
- Director - Daniel Pikarski
- Honorary Director - Rev. Edmund Siedlecki
- Director - Cynthia Piech
- Director - Rev. Waclaw Lech
- Director - Chester Lizak
- Honorary Director - John J. Pikarski
- Director - Eugene P. Mroz
- Executive Director - Joanna Borowiec
- Director - Lynn Orawiec
- Honorary Director - Roger Kovack
- Honorary Director - Lawrence Leck
- Director - Bogna Iwanowska Solak
- Director - Laurence Szumski
- Director - Bryanna Wilczynski
- Director - Ernest Wish
- Director - Bozena Zweig
- Director - Su Cutler
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Additional Office Locations:
Main Office, 3834 North Cicero, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
Contact: Karen Popowski
Phone: 773-282-8206 Fax: 773-282-1324
Learning Center, 3815 North Cicero, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
Contact: Magda Dolas
Phone: 773-282-1122 Fax: 773-282-4718
Southwest Office, 6276 W. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638, USA
Contact: Helena Torres
Phone: 773-767-7773 Fax: 773-767-5026
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Last Updated: 1/4/2007
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