Honoring Our Past Embracing Our Future

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Our Mission Statement

We Believe: ■ Each client of the 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

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 an emphasis on assisting immigrants.

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90 Years of Services in…Partnering to help people reach their full potential

Together, we are helping victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, and depression feel less alone and isolated. Together, we are assisting youth coping with a new environment through counseling. Together, we are making it possible for seniors with diminishing resources and sup-port systems to maintain their independence and quality of life. For these individuals and families, we are providing services that can help them over-come obstacles and achieve their potential.

During fiscal year 2012, the PAA provided professional support, advice, and assistance to over 3,000 clients through its social services programs. Those programs included crisis intervention, individual and family counseling and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, partner abuse intervention program, senior services programs, substance abuse treatment and coun-seling for youth, homemakers program for seniors and people with disabil-ities, food pantry, clothing closet, emergency energy and rental assistance, outreach and interpretation.

Through these programs, the PAA addresses the serious problems affecting the Polish community. By providing holistic, linguistically and culturally sensitive programs and services, the PAA enables its clients to progress beyond an abusive domestic situation, a crippling addiction and debili-tating mental illnesses such as depression. For victims of domestic abuse, the PAA offers crisis intervention, information and referral, individual and group counseling, interpretation and translation, assistance in applying for public assistance and other financial resources including medical and legal advocacy. These programs allow the victims and their families to receive the support they need to escape a violent relationship and build a better tomorrow for themselves.

Both young and old found assistance. The Homemaker and Senior Services assisted over 500 elderly clients by providing compassionate profession-al care, opportunities for community, and essential health screenings. The PAA also offered programs for youth with counseling, substance abuse and other services.

Clients Served in FY’12

201 General Counseling

217Victims of Domestic Violence Counseling/Partner Abuse Intervention

149 Substance Abuse for Adults

68 Counseling for Teens

48 Substance Abuse Youth Program

372 Senior Services

Social Services

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“Through our specialized social service programming we touch the lives of thousands of people each year, helping them to realize their full potential and make lasting changes. I am especially proud that as a team we have a great capacity to serve people of all faiths and all walks of life, including children, families, and adults.”

Angelika Danek, LCSW, CRADC, Director of Clinical Services

“I saw a woman who was afraid and alone and defeated become brave and strong. I can never thank you enough for helping her escape an abusive situation and live the beautiful life she so deserved.”

Letter from the Son of a Survivor of Domestic Abuse

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Clients Served in FY’12

70 Turning Point Homeless Shelter

928 Food Pantry

1,249Low-Income Energy & Rent Assistance

869 Outreach & Interpretation

193Homemaker Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities

90 Years of Services in…Partnering to help those in need

Together, we provide people in crisis with the very basic of necessities: food, adequate shelter and adequate health care. Together, we offer hope to those facing the day to day struggle of existence. For those indi-viduals and their families, together we help them take the first steps on the path to self-sufficiency.

This year, the PAA helped almost 1,000 individuals and families with supplemental food through our Food Pantry. Our Turning Point Homeless Shelter offered two daily hot meals, counseling services and a supportive environment for 77 homeless men, providing them with the resources for changing their lives. Our low-income energy and rental assistance program enabled over 1,000 individuals and their families to maintain adequate housing and utility services.

Supportive Services

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“Every day, we see people who are in great need: the homeless, the hungry, those who have abused drugs and alcohol and who are in crisis. But each day, we also see how we help change their lives for the better. This is what I am most proud of.”

Dorota Lewandowska, Program Director

“I had an uncle who drank. His problems tormented our entire family but mostly my aunt and mother. All of us went through so much that I feel that if any contribution I make to the PAA can prevent for others even a small part of the trauma that we went through, then I have given a gift to those I loved dearly who are no longer with us as well as giving a vital lifeline to those now suffering.”

Memorial Request to the PAA

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Education

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90 Years of Services in…Partnering to provide thetools for self-sufficiency

Together, we assist immigrants by offering English classes, preparation for U.S. Citizenship exams, and opportunities for enhancing their job skills. Together, we offer those programs and services which enable individuals to better compete in the job market and thus provide financial stability for themselves and their families.

This year, the PAA’s Education and Employment programs provided over 1,000 individuals with courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and literacy programs. We offered computer classes as well as computer resource labs, enabling individuals to develop and improve their computer skills, conduct job searches, create resumes and use e-mail.

Clients Served in FY’12

1,207 English Classes

143 Adult Basic Education

325 Computer Classes

746 Computer Resources Room

417 Citizenship Classes

Education

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“I am very proud that almost 3,000 people entering the Learning Center’s doors every year are leaving with a new set of skills which makes them employable, job advancement possible, simple pleasures like watching television in their reach and those who pass a citizenship exam may fully participate in the political life of their new homeland.”

Elzbieta Chrzanowska, Director of Education & Employment Services

“I cannot begin to imagine what it was like for my parents when they came to the United States lacking language and other job skills. How strange—and frightening—it must have been for them at first. I am very grateful that the PAA helps people adjust to life in their adopted land and gives them the tools to participate fully. When I send in my annual gift, I think of them.”

Letter to the PAA’s Annual Campaign

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Employment

90 Years of Services in…Partnering to provide thetools for self-sufficiency

Together, we provide career counseling and training to those seeking direc-tion and stable employment. Together, we guide individuals to successful careers by offering programs and services which provide that help. Since 1981, together we have successfully placed more than 10,000 individuals in full-time jobs. Since 1991, we have been certified by the Illinois Board of Education as a Private Business and Vocational School. Together, we help those individuals find financial independence through employment.

Our Employment Services are offered to both job seekers and providers at no charge. We maintain an extensive job bank and have a dedicated staff of job developers.

Additionally, the PAA offers resources on making career and job deci-sions. Our Career Counseling programs help individuals in their job search through individual guidance as well as seminars. During the last year we provided job counseling to over 500 individuals.

The PAA also offers classes for those wanting to enter careers in health care and office administration. In addition to vocational classes in office skills, we have well regarded programs in Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) and Physical Rehabilitation Aide (P.R.A.) training.

Clients Served in FY’12

478 Career Counseling

192 Vocational Classes

844 Employment Placement

Employment

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“Being able to provide for family or being single and financially independent makes every human being proud. Those who have lost their jobs are crushed, angry with tears in their eyes. Job readiness workshops, resume writing, computer classes and vocational training helps them to reinvent themselves, find a job and get their dignity back. There is nothing more rewarding.”

Elzbieta Chrzanowska, Director of Education & Employment Services

“My mother loved what you are doing for those seeking employment, especially the single mothers. If she were still with us today, she would be over there, volunteering to do whatever she could do to support your program. In its own small way, our annual family gift to the PAA honors her and her dedication to helping those less fortunate find their paths in life. Thank you for all you do.”

Family Foundation Trustee

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90 Years of Services in…Partnering to providethe path to citizenship

Together we assist in offering a better tomorrow provided by U.S. Citizenship, by the freedom and opportunity offered by inclusion into the greater American community. Together, we help immigrants who come here overcome the linguistic and cultural displacements between leaving their home countries and gaining U.S. citizenship. For these individuals and their families together we provide them with services that help them achieve that goal.

The PAA is the only Polish agency accredited by the National Board of Immigration Appeals of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The PAA Immigration Services staff provides accurate information on citizenship, hosts immigration workshops and helps streamline the application process. They help clients assist in preparing for the U.S. Citizenship exams, applying for citizenship, adjusting immigration status, and completing the necessary paperwork to reunite families.

PAA’s Housing Resource Center provides individuals with information and services to enable more Polish immigrants to enter the home-buying market. Trained counselors provide clients with unbiased, bilingual information and the counseling necessary to facilitate knowledgeable and thoughtful home-purchasing decisions as well as rudimentary financial advice.

The Housing Resource Center also helps clients with problems such as: landlord tenant conflict resolution, lock-outs, evictions, security deposits, retaliation, discrimination, gaining access to affordable housing for special needs persons like senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Clients Served in FY’12

1,419 Immigration Services

174 Housing Resource Center

Immigrant Services

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“When martial law was declared in Poland, I was walking with some friends in Grant Park. I remember thinking it was great that the United States is supporting Polish freedom. As an immigrant, I know how important it is to keep the door open so others can follow.”

Grazyna Zajaczkowska, Program Director

“The man in front of me held a small child on his lap. The young boy waved a small paper American flag. ‘In a few minutes,’ the man whispered in the child’s ear, ‘we’ll be Americans. And then you can live the life I’ve dreamed for you.’ For this family, the PAA made it possible for them to live their dreams.”

Volunteer at a Citizenship Swearing-In Ceremony

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Our Contributors

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The Polish American Association is grateful to all of those whose contributions provided the resources needed to change lives. The donors listed in this report made contributions between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Due to space limitations, we cannot list donations of $1 - $249, but we sincerely appreciate all contributions.

Copernicus Circle $25,000 - $49,999Bank of America N.A.

Chicago Tribune Charities

Polk Bros. Foundation

Henry Smogolski

Maria Sklodowska Curie$10,000 - $24,999Anonymous

Edward & Jane Bleka

Circle of Service Foundation

Quantum Foods, Inc.

Paderewski Circle$5,000 - $9,000Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Gregg Builders, L.L.C.

Hinshaw & Culbertson

Legion of Young Polish Women

Morris Silverman & Lori Komisar

Conrad Circle$2,500 - $4,999Anonymous

Archdiocese of Chicago

Associated Agencies, Inc.

Chicago Business & Communications Institute

Gordon & Pikarski

Jewel-Osco/Albertson’s, Inc.

Jacob Kiferbaum

Bozena Nowicka McLees & John McLees

Robert & Sandra Paszczak

Cynthia A. Piech

John Pikarski, Jr.

PNC Financial Services Group

Dr. Izabela Roman

Mitchell & Fran Wiet

Chopin Circle$1,000 - $2,499Bart’s Barber Shop

Bir Training Center

Cukierski & Kowal, L.L.C.

Emil J. and Marie D. Kochton Foundation

David Grapey

Inland Bank

JD Partners

Clem F. Juris

Stanley & Susan Jozefiak

Eva & Adam Kamieniak

Kenard Management Corp.

Camille Kopielski

Loyola University

Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman

Machinery System

MBB Enterprises of Chicago

Midaco

Miller Canfield

Anna Morzy

Leo P. Niemiec

Barbara & Kenneth Olendzki

Patrick’s Tavern

Polish American Chamber of Commerce

Polish National Alliance

Polish Slavic Federal Credit Union

Donald E. Puchalski

R. A. Zweig

R. C. Coil Spring

Dr. Krzysztof Siemionow

Bogna & Walter Solak

Dr. Mark & Anna Sobor

Jeanne M. Sowa & Craig Mitchell

Karen Stanuch

Matthew Sularski

Michael H. Traison

William A. Panek & Association

Stephen Wrobel

Bozena & Arie Zweig

Thank you for your generosity

Our Contributors

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Friends Circle ($250 - $999)Anonymous

Alderman John Arena

Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation

Kenneth A. Berezewski

Berlin Packaging

The Hon. Joseph Berrios

Bill Boyle

Charles P. Bowling

Frank Campise

Charitable Foundation, C/O Northern Trust

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent

Association

Citizens Charitable Foundation, Citizens

Dr. Geraldine Balut Coleman

Community Savings Bank

Cooney And Conway

Copernicus Foundation

Michelle Smolinski Covington

John Curran

Frank W. Czaja

Dehayes Family Foundation, Inc.

Dentpol Ltd.

Camille E. Einoder

Ken Fiedler

Fred Forest

The Hon. Francis Gembala

Michaell T. Gill

Megan Goldish

Albert F. Hofeld

Bryan Hofeld

Integra Communications Inc.

Jill Isselhard

Robert J. Jacobs

Jessica Jagielnik

Mitchell Kaminski, Jr.

Kasia’s Deli, Inc.

Gary Kenzer

Demetri Konstantelos

Joan Kosinski

Carl Kubaszewski

Dr. Henry & Michelle Kurzydlowski

Lasalle Appraisal Group

Prof. Ferdinand Leya

Jonattan Levine

Chester Lizak

Sean MacCready

Machinists

Thaddeus J. Makarewicz

Ted & Barbara Martin

Merrill C. Hoyt & Associates, P.C.

Metropolitan Limousine, Inc.

Richard P. Michalski

Conrad B. Miczko

Midway Grinding Inc.

Dennis Mlynski

Montrose Deli & Cicero Deli, Inc.

Dr. Gordon K. Murphy

National Advocates Society, Inc.

Norridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Cencicbo

North Shore Community Bank/Wintrust

Commedeer

Northwest Builders Association

Omega Structures, Inc.

Daniel G. Pikarski

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America

Daniel Primozic

Progressive Driving Schools

Andrew Przybylo

Kasha Cianciara-Puharich

Richard Reeder

Jerome A. Sara, C.P.A.

Seiu Local 1

Jerrold K. Senser

Shefsky & Froelich Ltd.

Larry Simpson

Joseph J. Spingola

Esther E. Tryban

Mirka Tvaruzkova

U.S. Technologies, Inc.

Vital Rehabilitation, Inc.

Barbara Witkiewicz

John A. Wojciechowski

The White Eagle

William Blair and Company Foundation

Neal K. Wishnick

Leslaw Wozniak

Clifford Zolna

Our Contributors

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AlaskaCFC of South Central Alaska Area

ArizonaArizona CFC

CFC of Phoenix of Maricopa County

ArkansasCFC of Central Arkansas

CaliforniaCalifornia Greater Los Angeles CFC

Kings/Tulare Counties CFC

Metropolitan Arts Partnership CFC

Ventura County CFC

ConnecticutCommunity Health Charities of CT

DelawareCFC of Delaware

FloridaCFC of Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia

Community Health Charities of FL

Greater Pensacola CFC

Northwest Florida CFC

Okaloosa-Walton Counties CFC

United Way of Palm Beach County

UW of Brevard County

GeorgiaCentral Savannah River Area CFC

Tri-Community CFC

UW of Metropolitan Atlanta CFC

HawaiiHawaii Pacific CFC

IllinoisAbbott Laboratories

CFC c/o UW Comm SVCS Moroe Co.

Lake County CFC

United Way of the Capital Region

CFC Account

United Way of the Laurel Highlands

Indiana Federated Campaign Stewards

KentuckyCFC of N. Central Kentucky & Southern Indiana

MaineHeart of Maine CFC

MarylandCFC of Central Maryland

MassachusettsAction for Boston Community Development CFC

MichiganUW of Great Battle Creek CFC

MississippiCFCCFC of Jackson Area

MissouriCFC c/o United Way

Fort Leonard Wood CFC

Gateway CFC

Heartland CFC

MontanaGreat Falls Area CFC

NebraskaHeart of the Midlands CFC Nevada

CFC of Southern Nevada

New HampshireCFC New Hampshire/Southern Maine CFC

New JerseyAbbott Fund

AT&T Employee Giving United Way Campaign

GE United Way Campaign

Hospira Employee Giving Campaign

Northern New Jersey CFC

South Jersey CFC

UnitedHealth Group Employee GivingCampaign

New YorkCapital Region CFC

Greater Rome Area CFC

NY City CFC, c/o UW of NY City

West Point/Orange/Rockland/Sullivan CFC

North CarolinaCFC

Great NC Area CFC

UW of Greater Greensboro CFC

OhioCFC for Greater Cleveland

CFC of Central Ohio

Miami Valley CFC

United Way of the Greater Dayton Area

OklahomaCFC of Oklahoma City

Fort Sill—Lawton CFC

PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia Area CFC

TexasAbilene Area CFC

Central Texas CFC

CFC of Fort Hood

CFC of North Central Texas

Gulf Coast CFC

UtahUW of Northern Utah for Utah CFC

VirginiaCentral Virginia CFC

CFC NCA

CFC of South Hampton Roads

CFC of the Virginia Peninsula

Global Impact CFC Overseas

Quantico CFC

WashingtonCFC of Island County

CFC of King County

CFC of North Puget Sound

CFC of Pierce, Thurston and Lewis Counties

WisconsinCFC of Greater Wisconsin

Combined Federal Campaign

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AnonymousSupports Programs for Victims of Domestic Violence

Bank of America FoundationSupports Programs for Victims of Domestic Violence and Food Pantry

Blue Cross Blue ShieldSupports Services for the Elderly

Chicago Department of Families and Support ServicesSupports Services for the Homeless, Youth, Vocational Training, Job Placement, Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence and Support Services for the Elderly

Chicago Department of Public HealthSupports Substance Abuse Treatment

Chicago Society FoundationSupports Substance Abuse Counseling and Homeless Shelter

Chicago Tobacco Prevention ProgramSupports Stop Smoking Campaign

Chicago Tribune CharitiesSupports Certified Nurse Assistant Training

Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation and Social Service DepartmentSupports Domestic Violence Prevention

Emil J. and Marie D. Kochton FoundationSupports Social Services and Child and Adolescence Counseling

Greater Chicago Food DepositorySupports Food Pantry and Day Shelter for Homeless Men

Haymarket CenterSupports Substance Abuse Treatment

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee RightsSupports the New American Initiative and Outreach and Interpretation Programs

Illinois Community College BoardSupports English as a Second Language Instruction

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunitySupports Job Training, Computer Training, and Employment Services for Undeserved Populations

Illinois Department of Human ServicesSupports Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs, Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence Programs, and Immigration Services

Illinois Department on AgingSupports Homemaker Assistance for Elderly and Disabled

Illinois Violence Prevention AuthoritySupports Violence Prevention

Karol Uryga-Narawski FoundationSupports Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs for Teens

Legion of Young Polish WomenSupports Overall Operations

McMaster CarrSupports Overall Operations

Peoples GasSupports Overall Operations

Polk Brothers FoundationSupports Certified Nurse Assistant Training

Respiratory Health AssociationSupports Chicago Tobacco Prevention Program

Combined Federal Campaign

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Alexsandra Antonik

AND agency—Adam Kamieniak

Archer Gold Jewelry—Grazyna & Marek Maneykowski

Ken Berezewski

Consulate General of Poland

Copernicus Foundation

Curkierski & Kowal, L.L.C.

Andre Czaplinski

Gross Point Manor

Gordon Pikarski

Hinshaw & Culbertson

Integra Communications

Greg Koja

Camille Kopielski

Gerry Gedoric Lichterman

Lincoln Park Financial

St. Mary of the Lake University/Mundelein Seminary

Michelle Smolinski

Conrad Nowak

Oak Mill Bakery—Bogna & Walter Solak

Our Lady of the Resurrection

Cynthia Piech

Dan Pikarski

Kasha Puharich

Shop-n-Save—Eva & Cezary Jakubowski

Michael Traison

White Eagle—Andrew Przybylo

Idalia Walo

Bozena & Arie Zweig

In-Kind Donors 2012

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Jolanta Anacka

Esperanza M. Antazo

Jadwiga Arendarska

Jan Arendarski

Barbara Bagdzius

Jolanta Baginska

Barbara Bargiel

Malgorzata E. Batog

Lidia Beer

Jadwiga Binkowska

Katarzyna Blando

Henryka Blusiewicz

Teresa Bobrowski

Malgorzata Bodyziak

Halina Bozek

Jadwiga Branicka

Iwona Brzezinska

Joanna Ceremon

Halina Chmielowiec

Elzbieta Chrzanowska

Michal Chybowski

Lilla Czajczyk

Slawomir Czajkowski

Elzbieta Czerwonka

Urszula Dabros

Agnieszka Dabrowiecka

Aneta Dabrowski

Angelika Danek

Magdalena Dolas

Cecylia Dudzinski

Marzena Dudzinski

Kathy Drabczak

Wioletta Drag

Anita Eilmes

Stanislawa Falewicz

Dorota Felinska

Danuta Franczyk

Boguslawa Gadula

Maria Ganczar

Andrzej Gasienica

Tadeusz Gaszcz

Barbara Gawronska

Mary Gembicki

Krystyna Gierczyk

Teresa Glen

Elzbieta Goc

Dana Grymova

Ewa Grzybowski

Krystyna Gurka

Beata Guszkiewicz

Grazyna Hatala

Barbara Haniaczk

Ewa Hiszczynski

Anna Iwanicka

Maria Jandura

Urszula Jaronczyk

Irmina Jaskolka

Renata Jasniuk

Anna Jastrzebska

Maria Jaworska

Malgorzata Jedeluk

Bianka A. Kaminska

Teresa Kaminska

Janina Kapinos

Ona Kastaniene

Barbara Kasza

Lucyna A. Kedra-Gas

Gary Kenzer

Ewa Klepaczko

Halina Klarich

Wanda Klimecka

Piotr Kochanowicz

Zofia Kojtek

Elzbieta Kolosa

Katherine Koptilin

Maria Koscielniak

Zofia Koscielniak

Danuta Kosinska

Elzbieta Kot

Barbara Kotarska

Maria Kowal

Ewa Koziol

Teresa Kozlowska

Iwona Krasnowska-Guzek

Miroslawa Krolikowska

Malgorzata Krydka

Magdalena Krzeminska

Andrezej Krzykala

Malgorzata Kuchta

Malgorzata Kurdziel

Helena Kurek

Adam Kusz

Bozena Kwasna

Barbara Lacz

Gertruda Labedz-Monaco

Maria Leja

Stanislawa Les

Eula Lewis

Iwona Lippert

Polish American Association Employee Name Listing

July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

Participating Employees

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Polish American Association Employee Name Listing

July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

Christiane M. London

Vivian Lopez

Barbara Lukaszek

Maria Koscielniak

Genowefa G. Magiera

Patrick Madigan

Elzbieta Makowiecka

Hanna Mackowiak

Janina Malewicz

Irene Marasz

Barbara Z. Marchinska

Krystyna Mass

Zofia Matachowska

Agnieszka Meciwoda

Ewa Z. Mikolajewska

Radoslaw Misiarz

Ewa Mittleman

Jadwiga Morzy

Jolanta Nicieja-Janczarek

Malgorzata Olczak

Halina Olejnik

Katarzyna Olender-Misiarz

Teresa Palac

Lidia Paliwoda

Jadwiga Panfil

Helena Para

Anna Pater

Marta Pereyra

Urszula S. Piekarska

Zofia Piekarczyk

Zbigniew Pienkowski

Ludmila Pietraszek

Barbara Pietrowski

Thomasz F. Pik

Alicja Piwnicka

Ryszarda Pluzyczka

Malgorzata Popek

Alicja Posniak

Teresa Poznanski

Katarzyna Rachwal

Dorota Redlich-Lewandowska

Astryda Reiter

Jadwiga Rozanska

Teresa Rusin

Bozena Sajdak

Krystyna Sip

Danuta Slodyczka-Florek

Halina Smolenski

Teresa Smrokowska

Kamila Smyk-Jaworski

Agnieszka Sobczyk

Barbara Sobecka

Lucyna Soltys

Jan Wiktor Soroko

Barbara Stadnicki

Agatha Stochmalski

Bronislawa Stopka

Ewa Susman

Jozefa Swiatek

Katarzyna Swigon

Josefa Szewezyk

Elzbieta Szczerba

Marzenna Szwarc

Christoper Szykula

Alicja Szremska

Renata Teper

Maria Trzmielewska

Alexandra Tomala

Jadwiga Tomaszewski

Helena Torres

Dorota Trybula

Maria Trzmielewska

Natalia Twarog

Ludwina Waksmundska

Urszula Waksmundski

Malgorzata Walkowska

Boguslawa Wazydrag

Elzbieta Wierzchon

Anna Witowska

Krystyna Wiszowata

Edyta Wojno

Krystyna Wojtas-Zak

Stanislawa Wojton

Irena Wojtkowski

Mirella Wolak

Dorota Zaghloul

Grazyna Zajaczkowska

Magdalena Zakrzewska

Elzbieta Zaworski

Bozena W. Zdrzalka

Maria Zebrowski

Daniela Zimnicka

Krystyna Znorko

Barbara Zych

Teresa Zygula

Jack W. Zurowski

Participating Employees

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Treasurer’s Report 2012

The Polish American Associationis an Illinois non-profit corporation qualifying for tax-exempt status under section 501©(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. The 25 member volunteer board of directors is responsible for setting policy as well as oversight of the organization’s operations including its finances. Financial statements are prepared monthly, reviewed and approved quarterly and audited on an annual basis. The condensed financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2012 appearing in this report were derived from audited financial statements. The full audited financial statements are available upon request.

Kenneth A. BerezewskiTreasurer, Polish American Association

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Total Expenses: 4,996,714Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets: 266,499Increase in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets: 3,345Increase in Total Net Assets: 263,154

95.0% Expenses

5.0% Support Services

Income

89.1% Government Grants & Contracts

3.7% Contributions & Special Events

2.5% Program Service Fees

3.9% Foundations & Corporations

0.6% United Way

0.2% Other

Assets

1,449,803 Current Assets

878,891 Property & Equipment

2,328,694 Total Assets

Liabilities & Net Assets

612,140 Liabilities

1,103,200 Unrestricted Net Assets

613,354 Temporary Restricted Net Assets

2,328,694 Total Liabilities & Net Assets

Revenues

407,857 Contributions & Special Events

26,546 United Way

4,558,361 Government Agencies

163,091 Corporate & Foundation Grants

81,081 Program Service Fees

26,277 Other Revenue

5,263,213 Total Liabilities & Net Assets

Program Services

1,470,807 Education

990,677 Social Services

341,257 Employment

139,361 Immigration

1,678,867 Homemakers

Supporting Services

375,745 Management/Fundraising

Treasurer’s Report 2012

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Main Office3834 North Cicero Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60641 773.282.8206

Learning Center3815-19 North Cicero Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60641 773.282.1122

South Side Office6276 West Archer Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60638 773.767.7773

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