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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 mina.gerall@polish.org 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)

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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