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JanuaryJr. Board Dyskoteka Party brought new friends and new dollars for critical programs.
MayDePaul University’s Polish Student Alliance donated a portion of the proceeds of their Annual Ball to PAA.
ONA, an On the Table event, featured a conversation with immigrant and refugee women.
JuneThe Annual Gala and Fundraiser honored Northeastern Illinois University for its commitment to the Polish American community.
AugustThe PAA was awarded a 2-year, $250,000 USCIS grant to fund immigrant services and citizenship classes.
SeptemberWorld-renowned architect and Master Planner of the new World Trade Center, Daniel Libeskind was the guest speaker and recipient of the Annual Chairman’s Brunch Award.
NovemberThe PAA was a beneficiary of the Legion of Young Polish Women’s Fall Fashion Show.
DecemberThe 1st Annual Skating Day, a new family-oriented event, was held at the Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon.
2017 HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTAUDITED FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
Despite the ongoing State budget crisis, we continued to serve our clients with the support of board, funders, staff, and friends who ensure that the work gets done.
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017ASSETSCurrent Assets ................................................................................................. $1,107,781Property & Equipment ........................................................................................ $748,345TOTAL ASSETS .............................................................................................. $1,856,126
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSLiabilities ............................................................................................................. $502,915Unrestricted Net Assets ................................................................................... $1,272,860Temporarily Restricted ........................................................................................... $80,351TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ....................................................... $1,856,126
Increase/(Decrease) In Unrestricted Net Assets ........................................... ($243,654) Increase/(Decrease) In Temporarily Restricted Net Assets .............................. ($7,532) INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN TOTAL NET ASSETS ..................................... ($251,186)
Condensed Statement of Activities for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,509,441
GovernmentContracts$2,726,072
Contributions &Special Events$224,813
ProgramService Fees$158,464
Corporate &Foundation Grants$127,194
OtherRevenues$22,912
United Way$6,332
Total ProgramServices$3,264,995
Management &Fundraising$244,446
Educational Services$1,144,633Social Services$949,003Homemaker Services$497,914Employment &Training Services$417,135
ImmigrationServices$256,310
EXPENSES
TOTAL REVENUES $3,265,787
GovernmentContracts$2,726,072
Contributions &Special Events$224,813
ProgramService Fees$158,464
Corporate &Foundation Grants$127,194
OtherRevenues$22,912
United Way$6,332
Total ProgramServices$3,264,995
Management &Fundraising$244,446
Educational Services$1,144,633Social Services$949,003Homemaker Services$497,914Employment &Training Services$417,135
ImmigrationServices$256,310
REVENUES
In Kind Donors
AND Agency LLC Gentleman’s Cooperative Michelle Kurzydlowski
Andre Napier Spa and Salon Go Swim Chicago Music Box Theater
Catalyst Ranch Ivy Hotel Oak Mill Bakery
Chicago Cubs Jarmila Sevcikova, B.S. L.ac. PAA Junior Board
Chicago Bears Josie’s The Perkolator
Chicago White Sox Julia Gralczyk Photography Portage Grounds
Chicago Wolves JW Marriott Eva Prokop
Chocolate Shoppe Kiki’s Bistro Steve Rakowski
CorePower Yoga Lagunitas Brewery Star-Tech Glass, Inc.
Eli’s Cheesecake Daniel Libeskind Francisco Torres
Floral Wonders LLC Lou Malnati’s
ANONYMOUS
• General Operations
BANK OF AMERICA
• Supportive Services; Accessing Benefits
CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP
• Employment Services
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
• Homeless Services• Youth-Child and Adolescent
Counseling• Services for Victims of
Domestic Violence• Employment & Vocational Training
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• Housing Resource Center (TACOM)
CHICAGO SOCIETY FOUNDATION
• Homeless Services
COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
• English as a Second Language Instruction
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CEDA)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
ECOLAB FOUNDATION
• Teen Coding Classes
LLOYD A. FRY FOUNDATION
• Career Navigator
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
• Food Pantry/Homeless Shelter
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL
• Violent Crimes Victims’ Assistance
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGING
• Homemakers
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS (ICIRR)
• Immigrant Family Resource Program
• New American Initiative• SNAP/Medicaid
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Partner Abuse Intervention Services
• Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention
• Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services
KAROL URYGA-NAWAROWSKI FOUNDATION
• Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs for Teens
EMIL J. AND MARIE D. KOCHTON FOUNDATION
• Social Services, Child and Adolescent Counseling
MAGNUS CHARITABLE TRUST
• General Operations
PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
• Substance Abuse Treatment
ROBERT R. MCCORMICK FOUNDATION
• Job Training and Employment
SMOGOLSKI FAMILY 2008 LEAD TRUST
• General Operations
US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
• Citizenship and Immigration Services
Program Support Partners
DONORSThe PAA offers its heartfelt thanks to all the individuals, corporations, foundations, and anonymous donors that supported our work in Fiscal Year 2017. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and constancy. We apologize for any mistakes or omissions and ask that you contact the Advancement Department at 773-427-6308 or [email protected] to report any errors.
COPERNICUS CIRCLE$25,000-$49,999
Bank of America
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
MARIA SKLODOWSKA CURIE$10,000-$24,999 Chicago Society Foundation
Genevieve A Wieszczyk Charitable Trust
I J Roman Foundation
Christopher Michalek
PAA Jr. Board
Smogolski Family 2008 Lead Trust
PADEREWSKI CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Caring & Daring Lollapalooza
PNC Bank
Stanley Jozefiak
Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation
Michelle & Henry Kurzydlowski
Magnus Charitable Trust
Sigmund A. Rolat
Fran & Mitchell Wiet
CONRAD CIRCLE$2,500-$4,999
Kenneth Berezewski
Krystyna Cazares
Cendrowski Corporate Advisors, LLC
Copernicus Foundation
Ecolab Foundation
Gordon & Pikarski
Camille Kopielski
Legion of Young Polish Women
Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman
Ted & Barbara Martin
PJA Associates, PC
Steve Rakowski
William Voller III
CHOPIN CIRCLE $1,000-$2,499
The Helen Archacki Trust
Austromar Logistics US
DePaul Polish Student Alliance
Bogna Iwanowska-Solak
Adam and Ewa Kamieniak
Emil J. & Marie D. Kochton Foundation
Greg & Karen Kojak
Carl Kubaszewski
John Kulczycki
Charles Lawless
Bogdan Lodyga
Thaddeus Makarewicz, Jr.
John & Bozena McLees
Leo Niemiec
Northeastern Illinois University
William Panek
Robert Paszczak
Cynthia Piech
Dan Pikarski
Polish Consulate General
Polish Yacht Club
Eva Prokop
R A Zweig, Inc.
Robert Radkowski
Simms Family Foundation
Society for Arts
Tom Startek
FRIENDS CIRCLE$250-$999 ABG Construction Co.
Ben Franklin Bank of Illinois
Chicago Society P.N.A. Lodge 1450
Geraldine Coleman
Community Savings Bank
Benjamin and Karina DeHayes
DeHayes Family Foundation, Inc.
Cecylia Dudzinski
Timothy Dunning
Fuksa Khorshid, LLC
Larry Goldenberg
Bozena Haszlakiewicz
JDMG, Inc.
Clem & Bernice Juris
Kasia’s Deli
Chris Kojak
Rep. Robert Martwick
Conrad B. Miczko
Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union
Polish National Alliance
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
Daniel Primozic
Rosenthal Realty, LTD
Stanley Skoczen
Stephen Stabile
Tukiendorf Institute
WinTrust Bank
Barbara Witkiewicz
Stephen Wrobel
Diane Zmaczynski
Donor List by Amount
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN AND UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTORS
The PAA is the designated recipient of contributions from generous private sector employees, through their local United Way chapters, and Federal employees through the Combined Federal Campaign.
Magdalena Dolas, Executive DirectorMina Gerall, Advancement DirectorLarry Goldenberg, Finance DirectorSonji Jones, Human Resources Manager
SENIOR STAFF
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Elzbieta Chrzanowska, Learning Center DirectorGrazyna Zajaczkowska, Immigrant Services DirectorAngelika Danek, Social Services Director
The PAA has a
dedicated staff of
40 FULL-TIME
&
59 PART-TIME employees.
Greetings from the Polish American Association
Transitions are rarely easy, so for 95 years the Polish American Association (PAA) has been providing assistance to those immigrants and their families who needed a helping hand and an understanding heart. Circumstances change and unforeseen events can alter the trajectory of one’s life; the PAA anticipates social, political, and demographic change, and is always prepared to help its clients meet the many ‘unknowns’ they may confront on their journey to self-sufficiency and citizenship.
Challenges arise for providers as well. For the second consecutive year, bud-get paralysis gripped the State of Illinois. The PAA was ready for that eventual-ity and implemented prudent, corrective action to preserve a leaner, but robust organization. It also seized the opportunity to reach out to new communities and initiate new friendships and partnerships.
Immigration from Eastern Europe has declined, but the demand for social, clinical, educa-tional, employment and naturalization services did not abate during Fiscal Year 2017. Despite cutbacks, the agency was able to serve 8,000 clients, and offer new programs and opportunities to the Polish American community. With the generous and faithful support of our funders and donors, the PAA continued to fulfill its mission to serve the diverse needs of Chicago’s Polish Amreican community by providing resources for changing lives, with an emphasis on assisting immigrants.
We concluded FY 2017 as determined as ever to keep our promise to those we serve. It is with renewed hope and optimism that the PAA continues to lift up the most vulnerable members of our community so that they may realize
their American Dream.
“The PAA continues to
serve the diverse needs of Chicago’s
Polish community by providing
resources for changing lives,
with an emphasis on assisting
immigrants.”
Życie w nowym kraju niesie ze sobą wiele wyzwań i dlatego Zrzeszenie Amerykańsko Polskie od ponad 95 lat przychodzi z pomocą emigrantom, którzy zdecydowali się osiedlić w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Los stawia na drodze każdego z nas wiele niespodziewanych zdarzeń, z którymi musimy się zmierzyć i którym nie zawsze umiemy sami sprostać. Dlatego misją Zrzeszenia jest podanie pomocnej dłoni tym, z którymi los nie obszedł się łaskawie. Od prawie stulecia wychodzimy naprzeciw potrzebom swoich klientów oferując nowe programy, które pomagają im lepiej odnaleźć się w nieustannie zmieniającej się rzeczywistości.
Nasza organizacja również ulega przeobrażeniom, które wymuszają na nas zewnętrzne okoliczności. Zmagamy się z przeciwnościami spowodowanymi klimatem politycznym, kulejącą ekonomią czy wreszcie napływem lub odpływem imigrantów. Brak stanowego budżetu przez dwa ostanie lata ciężko doświadczył organizacje takie jak nasza nie zapewniając im na czas finansowania potrzebne-go do prowadzenia działalności. Sprostaliśmy temu wyzwaniu wprowadzając w życie środki zaradcze, które wprawdzie ograniczyły naszą ofertę programową i ilość klientów, ale zarazem zagwarantowały nam przetrwanie i możliwość kontyn-uowanie naszej pracy. Wykorzystaliśmy też ten czas na zacieśnienie współpracy z innymi organizacjami i zawarcie nowych przyjaźni.
Od kilku lat napływ nowych imigrantów z Europy Środkowej stale się zmniejsza, ale nie wpłynęło to znacząco na zapotrzebowanie na programy w zakresie szkoleń zawodowych i pomocy w szukaniu pracy, dostępu do terapii i poradnictwa psychologicznego, pozyskaniu świadczeń socjalnych czy wreszcie załatwienia spraw imigracyjnych. W poprzednim roku pomimo ograniczeń finansowych spowodowanych kryzysem budżetowym w Illinois, Zrzeszenie było w stanie pomóc prawie 8 tysiącom klientów. Dzięki szczodremu wsparciu finansowemu naszych darczyńców mogliśmy wypełnić naszą misję niesienia pomocy potrzebu-jącym i tym samym umożliwić poprawę ich życia na lepsze.
Ciężkie czasy zahartowały nas i z optymizmem patrzymy w przyszłość. Jesteśmy pewni, że z pomocą ludzi dobrej woli będziemy mogli kontynuować niesienie
pomocy potrzebującym. To nasza misja, której jesteśmy wierni od 1922 roku.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Miroslaw’sStory
The PAA provides comprehensive Clinical and Supportive Services, Edu-cational and Employment Programs, and Immigrant Services to the Polish American community and beyond, to help every individual who comes to us realize their unique American Dream.
Be a Part of the PAA
Locations 3834 N. CICERO AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60641 ( 773-282-8206)
6276 W. ARCHER AVE.CHICAGO, IL 60638
( 773-767-7773)
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A 2017 ONA conversation at the
Catalyst Ranch.
GRIM BEGINNINGS
After years of living on the street, Miroslaw was accepted into an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility. He was homeless, fragile, and unable to care for himself.
BABY STEPS
When released from inpatient treatment, he was referred to the PAA for outpatient counseling and life skills support. When he arrived, Miroslaw was still homeless, and new to sobriety.
COMING HOME
Miroslaw entered the PAA’s Turning Point Supportive Housing Program where he received counseling and found a safe and supportive community within which to practice sobriety.
DETERMINATION
Miroslaw worked hard at maintaining a drug-free life and re-entry into the world. The process was challenging but he was committed and made great progress. Ultimately, he became fully sober and free from the bonds of drugs and alcohol.
GIVING BACK
For Miroslaw, each success bred another success. He went from homelessness and dependence to finding an apartment and living with dignity. He wanted to share
that success and pay it forward. He became a Turning Point volunteer helping other homeless addicted men on the same jour-ney he had traveled.
SUCCESS
Having proven himself an out-standing volunteer, Miroslaw was hired by the PAA as an outreach worker for homeless men. Miroslaw continues to grow and is currently preparing to take the State test to become a certified drug counselor.
Clinical Services
Clinical Services provide bilingual therapy for individuals, couples and families, teen and adult substance abusers, and victims of domestic violence.
Social Services
Social Services provide supportive services that address the most fundamental needs of individuals and families overwhelmed by the depredations of poverty.
Education Programs
Education Programs offer basic and advanced courses with an emphasis on English-as-a-Second-Language, career and vocational training, and citizenship test preparation.
Employment and Training Programs
Employment and Training Programs are tailored to address linguistic, cultural, and economic barriers to employment.
Immigrant Services
Immigrant Services assist clients and family members working to attain naturalization and status changes or extensions.
8000TOTAL SERVED
PAA’s IMPACTNUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED BY PROGRAM AREA
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES3500 served
EDUCATION SERVICES2150 served
IMMIGRANT SERVICES1150 served
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES700 served
CLINICAL SERVICES500 served
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBERS
Adam KamieniakCHAIRMAN
Gregory KojakVICE-CHAIR
Daniel G. PikarskiVICE-CHAIR
Michael TraisonSECRETARY
Stanley W. JozefiakTREASURER
Daniel BaraKenneth BerezewskiKrystyna CazaresHarry CendrowskiKasha Cianciara-PuharichBogna Iwanowska-Solak
Camille KopielskiMichelle KurzydlowskiGeraldine LichtermanChris MichalekConrad NowakEva Prokop
Steve RakowskiDr. Izabela RomanRev. Jason TorbaWilliam Voller, IIIStephen Wrobel
Pozdrowienia ze Zrzeszenia Amerykańsko Polskiego