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 metro area by providing resources for changing lives, with emphasis on assisting immigrants.

CORE VALUES

We believe that: PAA shall make every effort to respond Each client of PAA is a unique individual to the unmet and well researched needs with different concerns and abilities and within the Polish community by shall be treated with dignity, respect and providing programs and services not trust. available elsewhere.

PAA programs and services shall assist PAA shall advocate on behalf of those in the empowerment of people as indi- within the Polish community who may viduals so that they may reach their full not be able to speak for themselves. potential in all aspects of their lives. PAA shall foster linkages and PAA programs and services shall be most collaborative efforts with other human effective when a holistic approach is service agencies and also within the taken to individual needs. extended Polish community, including persons most comfortable speaking either the English or Polish language.

2 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s Dear Friends of the Polish American Association,

For nearly ninety years, the Polish American Association, in partnership with government agencies, foundations, corporations and private donors has been the primary source of support for metropolitan Chicago’s Polish immigrants and others in need.

e economic challenges of the past year in conjunction with the shifting priorities of the community we serve, have strengthened our commitment as we carefully assess our policies so that our dollars and efforts may continue to be utilized at optimum levels. An internal audit and assessment of each program has been initiated to determine where added savings and opportunities can occur. A reevaluation of staff skills, cross training options, and streamlining employment costs is ongoing. As corporate donors cut back, and government agencies struggle to pay promptly, under the competent leadership of board members and management and a devoted staff of 175 full and part-time people, PAA continues to provide services for our community.

Highlights of the past year include the celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the PAA Certified Nursing Assistant Program, a successful “Register to Vote” Campaign, whereby over 2000 Polish residents were registered for the first time, a commendation for the Polish translation of the USCIS publication: “Welcome to the US: A Guide for New Immigrants”, and the profound satisfaction of serving over 14,000 clients who turned to PAA for assistance throughout the year.

While external challenges may continue to arise, we remain proactive in our approach to management so that PAA may be well prepared for the on-going and future needs. Deeply grateful for your past contributions, we look forward to your continued participation to meet future challenges and provide enrichment opportunities for our cherished clients.

We are hopeful that you will review the various programs provided and will remember the one that touches you most profoundly and make a personal pledge to support that cause throughout the coming year. Now, more than ever YOU can make the difference in the results that we achieve.

ank you, for you are the much appreciated backbone of the Polish American Association. Dziękujemy bardzo.

Most sincerely,

Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman Magdalena Dolas Chairman of the Board Acting Executive Director

R e s o u r c e s 3 f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s SOCIAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES:Creating a stronger community one life at a time. For many immigrants, regardless of their age and background, creating a new life in a foreign coun- try can present a real challenge. Unfamiliarity with language and culture combined with everyday stress places a great strain on many families and individuals. PAA’s social ser- vices offer the tools needed to address both the immediate and the long-term needs of the Polish American community and others in need, providing protection in times of crisis.

Marek (64), When 15 year-old

and his wife, Barbara (63), worked in Joanna came to the U.S., she harbored quiet a printing company for nearly 20 years. Three dreams of being a doctor and helping people years ago Marek suffered work-related injuries with cancer. Unfortunately, feelings of that put him out of work and on short-term alienation and difficulty adjusting to a new life disability. Barbara had already survived three in a new country combined with insufficient heart attacks. Since the couple lived in a parental support sent Joanna on a downward predominantly Polish neighborhood, they spiral into heroin and alcohol addiction. At never learned English. For this sick and the age of seventeen, Joanna was referred vulnerable couple, the language barrier to PAA’s Youth Starting Point by her school became a major obstacle in accessing the counselor. While her dreams of being a doctor benefits which were available. Fortunately, laid in waiting, Joanna’s parents, supported by things turned around for Marek and Barbara Malgorzata, PAA’s drug addiction counselor, when they contacted Marta, PAA’s senior case selected an appropriate residential treatment worker. With her competent guidance and program for Joanna and began the assistance, Marek was able to secure the Social intervention process. Throughout the Security Disability Income that was initially entire time, the counselor from PAA provided declined. He and Barbara also signed up for translation assistance so that the family could a Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage be involved in Joanna’s treatment despite the program and the free mass transit ride pro- language barrier. They participated in gram. They call Marta their “Guardian Angel.” intensive individual and family counseling at PAA where they learned the necessary facts

4 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s about chemical dependency, and the role of the family in the disease and recovery process. Joanna successfully graduated from the CLIENTS SERVED IN FY’08 residential program. She actively participates SOCIAL SERVICES in the after care program at PAA and regularly attends high school, where she is taking Counseling...... 149 science courses to make her dream of Victims of Domestic Violence...... 217 becoming a doctor a reality. Outreach & Interpretation...... 1,049 Adult Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling...... 151 Ten years ago, Teen Substance Abuse Treatment & Counseling...... 62 Seniors...... 1,172 19 year-old Magda After School Program...... 138 arrived in Chicago full of dreams and Homemaker Services...... 241 aspirations. A mutual friend introduced Magda to Jacek, whom she married after just a few months of dating. Sadly her charming fiancé had quickly transformed into a violent and controlling batterer. He isolated Magda Due to untreated depression and alcoholism, from her family and friends, forbade any employment, and kept her from having her own money. His violent behavior Roman had no income, no food, no shelter, escalated with time, causing Magda two and no motivation to help himself. After being miscarriages. Finally, Magda found out about brutally attacked by a group of gang members, PAA’s program for battered women. After six Roman made his first attempt to change his years of mental and physical abuse, Magda life by knocking on the door of PAA’s shelter. took a chance to break free from her violent Though Roman had several relapses, he finally relationship. She underwent mental health completed the PAA’s Substance Abuse Program counseling and regularly met with other and reformed his life. domestic violence survivors at a support group held at PAA. Through related services at PAA, With the help of PAA’s job developers, Roman Magda moved to a safe place and secured part- found a permanent employment at the airport time employment. She no longer lives in a fear and is now celebrating nearly three years of of her husband and, most importantly, is in sobriety. He returns occasionally to PAA, but charge of her life that is now free of violence. no longer as a client. He volunteers at the Turning Point shelter, bringing to homeless men the same hope and encouragement he received several years ago. Newly married, Roman is now 37 and living a fulfilling, CLIENTS SERVED IN FY’08 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES healthy life.

All Kids...... 1,482 Energy Assistance...... 1,006 FEMA Rent Assistance...... 12 Food Pantry...... 792 Health Outreach ...... 717 Homeless Shelter...... 90 Homeless Outreach...... 44

R e s o u r c e s 5 f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: Providing resources to create new opportunities. Many immigrant families are overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday life – finding a steady income, enrolling children in schools, completing naturalization documents, applying for benefits to which they are entitled. PAA employees, mostly immigrants themselves, understand that improving English and pursuing career goals are vital for overall success in life. That is why, in the fiscal year 2008, PAA’s dedicated staff helped more than 4,500 individuals break through the language and educational barriers, find permanent employment, learn English, improve computer skills, and/or obtain vocational training.

Jolanta’s life A happy life

in the United States began in 1987, when she came to an abrupt halt for 48-year-old Jozef arrived in Chicago with her husband and after he was laid off from his factory job. The a young daughter. Shortly after they arrived, father of three, and the family’s only breadwin- the couple welcomed their second child, and ner, began a frantic job hunt within his former Jolanta became a stay-at-home mom for profession. Unfortunately he received no job several years. She eventually went back to work offers. When he came to PAA’s Employment and held jobs at a factory, printing company Services, he was desperate for help. Barbara, and as a caretaker for an elderly woman. While one of PAA’s job developers, suggested that he at this last job, she realized that caring for consider changing his profession and others was her true calling. She also knew that undergo a training program that would a job within a healthcare field would bring her ensure his smooth transition to another a stable employment and a long-term security. industry. Subsequently, Jozef completed a truck driving course, and shortly after he began working as a truck driver. His strength Jolanta’s determination had led her to PAA and courage made him a true hero for his where she completed the Certified Nursing three children. Assistant and Physical Rehabilitation Aide Vocational Training Program. With PAA’s staff CLIENTS SERVED IN FY’08 guidance, she obtained the necessary state accreditation that allowed her to secure an EMPLOYMENT SERVICES employment at a local hospital. Through PAA’s training, Jolanta successfully developed her Career Counseling...... 246 passion into a fulfilling and rewarding career. Employment Services...... 915 She now enjoys financial security and great medical benefits for the entire family. EDUCATION SERVICES

English Classes...... 1,518 Citizenship Classes ...... 634 Vocational Classes...... 140 Literacy...... 155 Computer Resource Room...... 814 Computer Classes...... 133 6 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s IMMIGRATION SERVICES: Promoting citizenship for a strong democracy. For thousands of immigrants who cross American borders each year, U.S. citizenship equals freedom, respect, and opportunity. To become a U.S. citizen is to embrace diversity while gaining a unique sense of unified identity. PAA serves as a trusted clearinghouse and helps those seeking immigration assistance through dissemination of up-to-date information, hosting citizenship workshops, streamlining the naturalization application process, and preparing for the citizenship exam.

Health Outreach: Securing access to quality healthcare

Every day thousands of poor and uninsured immigrants fall victim to preventable diseases because they lack the quality healthcare. For those facing language and financial barriers, navigating a complex medical system becomes an impossible task. PAA focuses on battling The search for a better future preventable diseases through free health screenings, seminars, and immunizations. The Health Outreach staff also works diligently to took Pawel on the most difficult and coura- help the Polish American families secure a state-funded medical geous journey of his life. After he won a green insurance for their children, access the affordable, bilingual card in the immigration lottery, he left behind healthcare, and other resources and services designed to improve his pregnant fiancée and came to the U.S. their health and overall well-being. from to secure economic and edu- cational opportunities for his family. Living alone, he quickly realized that making a new country feel like home takes years and is filled with challenges and obstacles. He decided to quickly reunite with his fiancée so they could build their life together in Chicago. Facing a language barrier, Pawel unknowingly relied on a bad advice that impeded the immigration process. Luckily, Pawel came across the PAA’s Immigration Services and turned to its experienced staff for the support and assistance. Due to their expert guidance, CLIENTS SERVED IN FY’08 Pawel and his Polish bride live happily in Immigration Services...... 1,047 Chicago with their two children. Housing Services...... 84

In FY’08, PAA reopened its Housing Resource Center, providing unbiased, bilingual counseling and seminars to help clients attain the American dream of purchasing their own home. In addition, \ the Center offers information on tenant-landlord disputes. R e s o u r c e s 7 f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s our contri b utors 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, 2007 and June 30, 2008. Due to space limitations, we cannot list donations of $1-$249, but we sin- cerely appreciate all contributions. Thank you for your generosity.

SOLIDARITY CIRCLE Consulate General of the Republic of Poland Progressive Driving School Norridge HealthCare & Rehabilitation Centre Lifetime Giving of $50,000+ Cukierski & Kowal, LLC Quantum Foods, Inc. Stan Nowak Alphawood Foundation Peoples Gas R. A. Zweig Radek Oleksiewicz Anonymous Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Dr. Izabela Roman Barbara & Kenneth Olendzki AT&T Sovereign Military Order of Malta Dr. Mark Sobor & Mrs. Anna Sobor Juanita Olmos Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation Bogna & Walter Solak Rosanna Peterson Jane & Edward Bleka CONRAD CIRCLE Jeanne Sowa & Craig Mitchell Malgorzata Pilichowska The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 St. Joseph Church PNA Bank Catholic Charities Aon Corporation Target Polish American Police Association Fannie Mae Foundation CVS/pharmacy Bryanna & Paul Wilczynski Polish National Alliance Fund for Immigrants and Refugees Hinshaw & Culbertson Wolf & Company LLP Polish Women’s Civic Club, Inc. Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation Home Depot Women First Specialists, S.C. Polonia Ensamble Kenard Management Corporation Stanley & Susan Jozefiak Bozena & Arie Zweig Karen Popowski Kraft Employee Fund JPMorgan Chase Andrew Przybylo LaSalle Bank Catherine Lyczko FRIENDS CIRCLE Greg Randby Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman Bozena Nowicka McLees & John McLees $250 - $999 Realty Services, Inc. Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Lynn Orawiec & Lawrence Eldridge Altman Dermatology Associates Court Rejman Michael Reese Health Trust Cynthia Piech Anthony M. Slawniak Dr. Marek Rudnicki Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Polish Women’s Alliance of America Mitchell Asher Jolanta Santocka Polk Bros. Foundation Rev. Edmund Siedlecki Ted Baranowski Ronald Sarbieski Quantum Foods, Inc. Stahl Cowen Crowley Stanislaw Bernacki SEIU Local 1 The Retirement Research Foundation True Partners Consulting Helene Blake Caroline Shoenberger Sara Lee Foundation Washington Mutual Bank Susan Bowey Halina Sienkiewicz Henry & Isabel Smogolski Mitchell & Frances Wiet Brockhaus, Stuber, Fox & Lloyd, Inc. Sincerely, The Experts, Corp. Sovereign Military Order of Malta By-Lo Mfg., Inc. Skaja Terrace Funeral Home The Chicago Community Trust CHOPIN CIRCLE Chest Medicine Consultants, SC Stanley & Grazyna Skoczen The McCormick Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 Chicago Journeymen Plumbers’ L. U. 130, U. A. Zofia Solak Mitchell & Frances Wiet All Temp Heating & A/Cond., Inc. Mark & Barbara Chudzinski Stanley & Barbara Stawski Ernie & Mimi Wish Irving Barr Cianciara Architects Stawski Distributing Co., Inc. Kenneth & Margaret Berezewski Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Agatha Szewczyk KAROL WOJTYLA CIRCLE Edward & Jane Bleka ComEd, An Exelon Company Dr. Anna Szpindor $50,000+ Kazimiera Bober Tawa Flooring, Inc. The McCormick Foundation Dan & Sheri Boho Benjamin & Karina DeHayes The White Eagle Gina Buda Divine Mercy Polish Mission Alicia Tru COPERNICUS CIRCLE Chicago Society PNA Lodge 1450 Lawrence Dyjak Thomas Tylka $25,000 - $49,999 Emil J. and Marie D. Kochton Foundation Camille Einoder WDT Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Gordon and Pikarski First Bank Richard & Jamee Wiet Polk Bros. Foundation Margaret & Mark Hauer Florida Distillers Company William A. Panek & Associates Ltd Natasha & Michael Isaacs Gift from the Heart Foundation Barbara Witkiewicz MARIA SKLODOWSKA CURIE Jewel-Osco Dolores Grantz Wito Electrical Engineering CIRCLE Joe Zapora Restoration Co. Home Depot Robert & Barbara Wojda $10,000 - $24,999 Krzysztof Karbowski Jessica Jagielnik Piotr Zasowski Anonymous Kasia’s Deli, Inc. Jesser and Farber, L.L.P. Jim Zielinski Bank Handlowy w Warszawie SA Dr. Krystyna Kiel & Mr. Alexander Kiel Clem Juris Raymond & Diane Zmaczynski Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation Konika Minolta Business Solutions USA Adam Kamieniak & Eva Mogilnicka Clifford Zolna Catholic Charities Krzysztof Koziol Karyn’s Inner Beauty Center Krzysztof Zybert Charter One Foundation Legion of Young Polish Women Gregg Kobelinski Andrew Zych Citibank LOT Polish Airlines Liliana Kostek Kowalski Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation Caroline Lyczko John & Rose Ann Koziol TRIBUTES Kenard Management Corporation Mario Machnicki Walter Kurczewski In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. George Kosinski LaSalle Bank Marion, Inc. Marl Lesniewicz Sandra & John J. Pikarski, Jr. Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman Dr. Aleksandra Mazurek Chester Lizak In Honor of Jola Sokolowski 40th Birthday Polamer, Inc. MBB Enterprises of Chicago Jerome & Chris Long Anna & Dr. Mark Sobor Sara Lee Foundation Eugene & Jane Mroz Richard Lorenc In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Wiet Henry & Isabel Smogolski Leo Niemiec Thaddeus Makarewicz Caroline O. Shoenberger The Retirement Research Foundation Conrad & Klara Nowak Ted & Barbara Martin In Memory of Basia Lamkiewicz U.S. Money Express Co. Oak Mill Bakery Conrad Miczko Barbara Witkiewicz Western Union William O’Neill Midwest Bank and Trust Company In Memory of Agnes Kowalewicz’s mother Ernie & Mimi Wish The Most Reverend Thomas Paprocki Lucyna Migala & Frank Cizon Christine A. Panos Robert & Sandra Paszczak Miller Canfield In Memory of Irene Zyks PADEREWSKI CIRCLE Daniel Pikarski Montrose Deli & Cicero Deli, Inc. John Pfeiffer $5,000 - $9,999 John & Sandra Pikarski Marta Muszynska AT&T Polish American Contractors & Builders Assn New Age Photographers Blue Cross Blue Shield of /Health Polskie Radio 1030AM Sarah Nixon Care Service Corporation Polvision

8 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s P rogram S ponsors 2 0 0 8

Benjamin B. Green-Field Foundation CVS/pharmacy Supports health outreach Illinois Department on Aging Supports the Benjamin B. Green-Field Teen services for the poor and underserved Supports homemaker assistance for the elderly Development Program and PAA’s food pantry and disabled Emergency Food and Shelter Program Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Supports emergency rental assistance Emil J. & Marie D. Kochton Foundation Supports services for the elderly Supports youth development program and Lloyd A. Fry Foundation services for women Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Supports vocational training and job Supports services for the poor and vulnerable placement for low-income individuals LaSalle Bank Supports services for the elderly served by PAA Greater Chicago Food Depository Legion of Young Polish Women Charter One Foundation Provides provisions for PAA’s food pantry and Supports services for women Supports services for the poor and vulnerable day shelter for homeless men served by PAA Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development Home Depot Supports vocational training and job Chicago Anti-Hunger Federation Supports facility improvements placement services Provides provisions for PAA’s food pantry and day shelter for homeless men Illinois Attorney General Peoples Gas Supports services for the poor and Supports services for victims of violent crimes vulnerable served by PAA Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services Supports youth development initiatives Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Polk Bros. Foundation Supports services for Rights Administers funding for the New the elderly Chicago Department of Human Services Americans Initiative and Outreach and Supports services for the homeless, youth and Interpretation Programs Retirement Research Foundation victims of domestic violence Supports health services for the elderly Illinois Community College Board Chicago Department of Public Health Supports English-As-A-Second Language Sara Lee Foundation Sara Lee Foundation Supports substance abuse treatment programs instruction is a Major Sponsor of the CNA Vocational Training Program Chicago Department on Aging Illinois Department of Commerce and Supports services for the elderly Economic Opportunity Supports job Secretary of State Supports English literacy training and employment services for programs Chicago Housing Trust Fund underserved populations Supports services for the homeless Sovereign Military Order of Malta Illinois Department of Healthcare and Supports PAA’s food pantry The McCormick Foundation Family Services Supports All Kids program Supports English-As-A-Second Language for the working poor and pregnant women Target Supports domestic violence tutoring, employment services, and immigrant intervention and counseling services leadership initiative Illinois Department of Human Services Supports substance abuse treatment and Karol Uryga-Nawarowski Foundation Circle of Service Foundation prevention programs, domestic violence Supports substance abuse treatment and Supports health outreach services for the poor prevention and immigrant services prevention programs for adults and teens and underserved Western Union Foundation Supports after school and youth development programs

R e s o u r c e s 9 f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s C om b ined F ederal C ampaign PAA has been the designated recipient of contributions from many hundreds of generous federal employees, represented in this listing by area.

Alabama Hawaii Missouri North Dakota Wiregrass Area CFC Hawaii Pacific Area CFC CFC c/o United Way Fargo-Moorhead CFC Heartland CFC Grand Forks Area CFC Arizona Illinois Abbott Laboratories CFC of Phoenix of Maricopa Nevada Ohio County Chicago Area CFC CFC of Southern Nevada CFC of Central Ohio Yuma Area CFC The Lake County Illinois CFC Maumee Valley CFC United Way of the Laurel New Jersey California Highlands Edison International Employ- Oklahoma Coachella Valley & Twenty- ee Contribution Campaign CFC of Oklahoma City nine Palms Area Indiana Hospira Employee Giving Greater Los Angeles CFC United Way of Central Indi- Pennsylvania Campaign Metropolitan Arts Partnership ana CFC Philadelphia Area CFC AT&T Employee Giving CFC Kansas United Way Campaign Tennessee Western Riverside County Leavenworth Area CFC South Jersey CFC CFC of Middle Tennessee CFC UW of the Greater Topeka Yuba Sutter CFC New York Texas CFC CFC of San Francisco CFC of Central NY, Inc. Central Texas CFC Kentucky Greater Rome Area CFC Greater Texarkana CFC Connecticut CFC of Central Kentucky Long Island CFC CFC of Southeastern Virginia North Country CFC Connecticut Luisiana CFC of South Hampton NY City CFC, c/o UW of NY Community Health Charities CFC of Central Louisiana Roads City of CT CFC NCA Maryland West Point/Orange/Rockland/ UW of the Capital Area, Inc. Global Impact CFC Overseas CFC of Central Maryland Sullivan CFC CFC Washington Massachusetts North Carolina Florida The Inland Northwest CFC CFC of Eastern Massachusetts UW of Greater Greensboro United Way of Santa Rosa Pioneer Valley CFC CFC Wisconsin County, Inc. CFC of Eastern Wisconsin Central Florida CFC Michigan UW of Brevard County Southeastern Michigan Area CFC

IN-KIND DONORS

Tomasz Adamski Drury Lane Theatre Water Grazyna & Marek Maneykowski Andrzej Raczynski Archer Gold Jewelry Tower Place Museum of Contemporary Art Miroslaw Rogala Chef Michael Baruch Esthetics Northlight Theatre Rosebud Restaurants Basia’s Nails & Skin Care, Ltd. Frank Lloyd Wright Preserva- Oak Mill Bakery Sobieski Vodka Jane & Edward Bleka tion Trust Old Town School Bogna & Walter Solak Sheri & Dan Boho Galleria Concord Lynn Orawiec & Lawrence Stawski Imports Joanna Borowiec Gordon and Pikarski Eldridge Marzena Szwarc Brazzaz Home Depot Most Rev. Thomas Paprocki The Crystal Cave Chicago Bulls Idea Furniture Company Robert Paszczak The Second City Consulate General of the John G. Shedd Aquarium Tomasz Pik The Seneca Hotel & Suites Republic of Poland JPMorgan Chase John Pikarski The White Eagle Jenny Crissey Kane County Cougars Polish Museum of America Truefitt & Hill Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Krystyna’s Jewelry Andrew Przybylo W.A. Jewelers Cukierski & Kowal, L.L.C. Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman Quantum Foods, Inc. Chester & Stella Walkuski

10 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s V olunteers

Melissa Andrews Paula Ginther Jessica Marlow AJ Rodriguez Dariusz Barwacz Agata Glodz Jeremy Marschall Mark Sobor, M.D Sarah Beehler Rosemary Gozdecki Elizabeth McElroy Brittney Stanford Robert Bierc Natasha Holl Jennifer Messengarb Bobbi Strickler Izabella Borowska Anita Janas Eva Mogilnicka Jessica Torres CJ Byalyak Jolanta Jonak Beth Mrkota Jakub Wazydrag Sarah Dolan Dorota Kajl Edna Mrkota Frances Wiet Liz Drapa Anna Klocek Jacek Niemczyk Andrea Wilson William Galusch Ashley Kopec Bozena Nowicka McLees Adam Wrobel Francesca Gambino Matthew Kopec Bronislaw Orawiec M.D Beth Wrobel Kimberlee Gensler Anthony Machowski Pat Roche

Employers Participating in PAA’s Community Employment Program

ABM Lakeside, Inc. Metropolitan Development Enterprise Inc. Advocate Health Center MidAmerica Bank Alexian Brothers Medical Center Mid West Maintenance, Inc. Amglo Kemlite Laboratories, Inc. The Millard Group Central Baptist Village Multy Industries, Inc. Churchill Cabinet Co. Norridge Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Classic Embroidery, Inc. Oakton Pavilion Healthcare Facility Council for Jewish Elderly Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Peninsula Hotel Days Inn Hotel Perfect Cleaning Service Eastern Accents Prairie Packaging Elfi Wall System Company Premier Luxury Suites Eli’s Cheesecake Company Prospect Airport Services Inc. Finest Fashions, Inc. Quality Janitors & Maintenance Co. Forest Villa Nursing Center Quantum Foods, Inc. G&W Electric Co. Regency Nursing Home Gate Gourmet Remodeler’s Supply Center Grot Tool & Manufacturing, Inc Resurrection Life Center Harris Bank Resurrection Medical Center Holiday Inn Scrub Professional Building Services Home Depot St. Paul’s House & Health Care Center Home Instead Senior Care Summit Maintenance Co. Illinois Department of Labor Swing Master Corporation Imperial Service System, Inc. Synergy HomeCare International Granite & Marble Supply Co. The Bruss Company Jewish United Fund Total Airport Services Kimco Co. United Feather & Down LaSalle Bank United Wholesale, Inc. Lake Cook Health Care Center Vacant Property Security Lakeview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Villa Scalabrini Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Loretto Hospital W Hotel City Center M&R Printing and Equipment Water Saver Faucet Co. Med-Stop Inc. West Suburban Medical Center

R e s o u r c e s 11 f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s b O A R D of D irectors F Y ’ 0 8

Chairman Daniel G. Pikarski Geraldine Gedroic Lichterman Gordon & Pikarski Kenard Management Corporation Izabela T. Roman, M.D. Vice Chairman Lynn M. Orawiec Bogna Iwanowska-Solak @properties Oak Mill Bakery

Treasurer Daniel L. Stankoskey Robert J. Paszczak ComEd JPMorgan Chase Laurence P. Szumski Secretary Peoples Energy Barbara Bury Olendzki Sara Lee Corporation Stephen Wrobel Charter One Bank Moderator Most Rev. Thomas Paprocki Bozena Zweig Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago R.A. Zweig, Inc.

Kenneth A. Berezewski AON Corporation HONORARY DIRECTORS

Edward B. Bleka Dan L. Boho Quantum Foods Hinshaw & Culbertson

Stanley W. Jozefiak Roger F. Kovack True Partners Consulting ComEd

Adam Kamieniak Lawrence W. Leck AT&T Thaddeus J. Makarewicz, ESQ. Jeffrey J. Kroll Kroll Law Offices John J. Pikarski, Jr. Gordon & Pikarski Catherine M. Lyczko Andrew Przybylo Eugene P. Mroz White Eagle Banquets Associated Bank (ret.) Rev. Edmund Siedlecki Conrad Nowak Hinshaw & Culbertson Mitchell Wiet Northwestern Memorial Hospital (ret.) Cynthia A. Piech Department of the Treasury Ernest R. Wish WRM, Inc.

12 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s P A A E mployees L isting (July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008)

Alberta Abbott Ewa Gadzinkska Andrzej Krzykala Dorota Redlich-Lewandowska Esperanza M. Antazo Maria Galent Malgorzata Kuchta Astryda H. Reiter Jadwiga Arendarska Maria Ganczar Ewa Kulas Teresa Rusin Jan S. Arendarski Andrzej J. Gasienica Anna Kupinska Bozena Sajdak Anna T. August Tadeusz Gaszcz Malgorzata Kurdziel Irena Sajdak Barbara Bagdzius Renata Gawle Helena Kurek Mariya Shak Joanna M. Baran Barbara Gawronska Adam Kusz Aleksander Sieminski Lucyna Bastrzyk Krystyna Gierczyk Bozena Kwasna Maria Skrzeszewska-Bujny Malgorzata E. Batog Teresa Glen Miroslawa Kwiecien Danuta E. Slodyczka-Florek Teresa H. Baut Ewelina Gorska Barbara Lacz Halina Smolenski Ewa H. Bialon Magdalena Gorzelany Maria Leja Teresa Smrokowska Karolina Bielska Marta M. Grzeskowiak Stanislawa Les Kamila Smyk Jadwiga Binkowska Ewa Grzybowski Krzysztof Lewandowski Maria Sniezek Katarzyna E. Blando Krystyna Gurka Eula Lewis Barbara Sobecka Bernadetta Blaszynska Agnieszka L. Hamerlik Agnieszka Lipowicz Liubow Sobko Henryka Blusiewicz Barbara Haniaczyk Iwona M. Lippert Jan Wiktor Soroko Teresa Bobrowski Grazyna Hatala Barbara Lukaszek Barbara Stadnicki Malgorzata M. Bodyziak Ewa Hiszczynski Hanna Mackowiak Josef Stec Joanna K. Bohdziewicz-Borowiec Lidia Jachimowicz Urszula Madalinska-Darska Agatha Stochmalski Halina Bozek Maria Jachymiak Elzbieta Makowiecka Ewa Susman Jadwiga Branicka Maria Jandura Janina C. Malewicz Ewa P. Sustik Anna Bryja Teresa Jaroch Barbara Marchinska Jozefa Swiatek Elzbieta M. Bujak Urszula M. Jaronczyk Norma Martinez Janina Swiatek Karolina Bujny Irmina Jaskolka Krystyna Mass Maria J. Swierzewska Joanna Cabaj Renata Jasniuk Zofia Matachowska Katarzyna E. Swigon Joanna Ceremon Anna Jastrzebska Aneita Mateja Halina Szarkowski Halina Chmielowiec Maria S. Jaworska Alina Matel Jozefa J. Szewczyk Malgorzata Chmura-Witusik Malgorzata J. Jedeluk Agnieszka Meciwoda-Schmidt Alicja Szremska Alina Chojnowska Julia G. Jurczak Krystyna Miasik Marzenna Szwarc Urszula D. Cholewa Zaneta M. Jurczyk Dominika G. Miller Christopher Szykula Elzbieta Chrzanowska Maria Jurczykowska Agnieszka Misiaszek Zofia A. Szymonik Michal Chybowski Wladyslawa Kaczmarczyk-Odrowski Ewa Mittleman Alexandra Z. Tomala Malgorzata Cieslak Teresa Kaminska Jadwiga Morzy Jadwiga Tomaszewski Ana B. Cruz Bianka A. Kaminska Rafal Mosior Helena Torres Marta Cruz Janina Kapinos David Mozdzen Dorota Trybula Krystyna Cwiek Elzbieta Kapuscinska Jadwiga D. Myszka Victor A. Urban Lilla Czajczyk Ona Kastauniene Malgorzata Olczak Urszula Waksmundzki Slawomir Czajkowski Barbara Kasza Halina Olejnik Boguslawa Wazydrag Zbigniew J. Czajkowski Halina Klarich Katarzyna Olender Paulina Wegierek Maria Czernecka Ewa M. Klepaczko Malgorzata Oman Elzbieta Wierzchon Elzbieta Czerwonka Marzena A. Klikuszewski Lidia Paliwoda Danuta Wiktoruk Urszula Dabros Wanda Klimecka Jadwiga Panfil Anna Wojdyla Agnieszka Dabrowiecka Anisja Klinger Helena Para Edyta Wojno Aneta Dabrowski Jolanta Koc Margaret Pawlowski Irena Wojtkowski Angelika Danek Maria Komperda Marta Pereyra Stanislawa Wojton Donna Dean Katherine A. Koptilin Urszula S. Piekarska Mirella R. Wolak Magdalena Dolas Zofia Koscielniak Zbigniew Pienkowski Ivanna Yakovenko Lidia E. Dudek Danuta Kosinska Tomasz F. Pik Grazyna Zajaczkowska Cecylia Dudzinski Elzbieta Kot Katarzyna Pilewicz Magdalena Zakrzewska Maria Dziadkowiec Barbara Kotarska Ryszarda Pluzyczka Lukasz Zastawny Anita Eilmes Maria Kowal Danuta Podbilska Bozena W. Zdrzalka Dorota Felinska Ewa Koziol Malgorzata Popek Daniela A. Zimnicka Hector J. Ferrer Teresa Kozlowska Alicja Posniak Krystyna Znorko Karolina Fiala Ewa Krason Patrycja E. Prokop Phyllis Zora Danuta Franczyk Miroslawa Krolikowska Katarzyna Przychodzen Jack W. Zurowski Malgorzata Friedman Malgorzata Krydka Halina Puckowski R e s o u r c e s 13 Boguslawa Gadula f o r L i v e s Magdalena Krzeminska Katarzyna Rachwal C h a n g i n g T reasurer ’ s R eport : Polish American Association is an Illinois not-profit corporation qualifying for tax-exempt 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 21 member voluntary board of directors is responsible for overseeing and charting the organization’s operations, including its financial activities. Financial statements are presented for a review and approval on a monthly basis. The condensed financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2008, appearing in this report were derived from the audited financial statements. The full audited financial statements are available upon request.

Robert J. Paszczak, Treasurer Polish American Association

Expenses 90.4% Programs 9.6% Support Services

Income 80.0% Government Grants & Contracts 8.2% Contributions & Special Events 4.0% Program Service Fees 6.7% Corporate/Foundation Grants 0.4% United Way 0.7% Other

14 R e s o u r c e s f o r C h a n g i n g L i v e s P olis h A merican A ssociation Condensed Statement of Financial Position for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008

Assets Current Assets $ 846,383 Expenses Property and Equipment 1,044,735 Program Services Social Services $ 1,212,626 Total Assets $ 1,891,118 Employment and Training Services 443,936 Immigration Services 198,569 Education 1,427,056 Liabilities and Net Assets Homemaker Services 1,323,073 Liabilities $ 829,684 Unrestricted Net Assets 953,512 Support Services Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 107,922 Management/Fundraising 487,910

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,891,118 Total Expenses $ 5,093,170

(Decrease) in Unrestricted Net Assets $ (156,237) Condensed Statement of Activities for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008 Increase in Temporarily Restricted Revenues Net Assets $ 3,139 Contributions and Special Events $ 331,584 United Way 18,211 (Decrease) in Total Net Assets $ (153,098) Government Agencies 3,971,793 Corporate and Foundation Grants 402,048 Program Service Fees 199,182

Other Revenue 14,115

Total Revenues $ 4,936,933

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