Polish American Association

09/05/2026

Cómo manejar la ansiedad cuando todo cambia y no sabemos qué va a pasar después?

Les invitamos a ver la grabación de nuestro webinar en español Ask Anything, organizado por Polish American Association.

Durante esta conversación hablamos sobre situaciones que muchas personas y familias enfrentan en momentos de estrés e incertidumbre:
- cómo reconocer y manejar la ansiedad;
- cómo enfocarse en el presente cuando la preocupación por el futuro se vuelve abrumadora;
- cómo hablar con la familia sin crear más miedo;
- cómo conversar sobre un plan de emergencia de una manera clara y tranquila;
- cómo adaptarse cuando las circunstancias cambian inesperadamente;
- cómo hablar con los niños sobre situaciones estresantes y ayudarles a sentirse seguros.

El objetivo del webinar es compartir herramientas sencillas y prácticas para ayudar a las personas a sentirse más preparadas, acompañadas y capaces de avanzar paso a paso.

Polish American Association ofrece programas y recursos para apoyar el bienestar de nuestra comunidad.
Para más información: (773) 282-8206

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09/02/2026

🍂 REJESTRACJA NA ZAJĘCIA JESIENNE JUŻ TRWA! 🍂
Chcesz poprawić swój angielski, przygotować się do GED, zdać egzamin na obywatelstwo lub zdobyć nowe umiejętności zawodowe? Zapisz się na nasze BEZPŁATNE jesienne zajęcia!
Oferujemy:
• Szkolenia z zakresu biznesu i IT — nowy program Career Pathways
• Zajęcia przygotowujące do egzaminu na obywatelstwo
• Przygotowanie do GED
• Kursy języka angielskiego
• QuickBooks i umiejętności biurowe
ZMIENIONE GODZINY PRACY | 19–27 WRZEŚNIA
Ze względu na duże zainteresowanie oferujemy wydłużone godziny pracy, również wieczorami i w weekendy.
Pracujesz w ciągu dnia? Przyjdź po pracy! Możesz napisać test kwalifikacyjny i zarejestrować się na zajęcia jesienne.
Prosimy o przybycie co najmniej 2 godziny przed zamknięciem, aby mieć wystarczająco dużo czasu na test i rejestrację.
PAA Education Department
3817 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
📞 Polski: 773-481-5405 | Angielski: 773-481-5401
Ukraiński: 773-481-5402 | Hiszpański: 773-481-5425
Register today! / Zarejestruj się już dziś!
🍂 FALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🍂
Looking to improve your English, prepare for the GED, become a U.S. citizen, or gain new career skills? Register for our FREE Fall classes!
Classes include:
• Business & IT Training — New Career Pathways Program
• Citizenship Classes
• GED Preparation
• English Classes
• QuickBooks & Office Skills
ADJUSTED OFFICE HOURS | SEPTEMBER 19–27
Due to high demand, we are offering extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Working during the day? Come after work! You can take your placement test and register for Fall classes.
Please arrive at least 2 hours before closing to allow enough time for testing and registration. PAA Education Department
3817 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60641
📞 Polish: 773-481-5405 | English: 773-481-5401
Ukrainian: 773-481-5402 | Spanish: 773-481-5425

09/01/2026

🎉 We did it — 5,000 followers!
Dziękujemy to everyone who follows, supports, and stays connected with the Polish American Association. ❤️
Every follow, like, share, and comment helps us grow our community and reach more people.
5,000 today — next stop: 10,000!
Dziękujemy! Razem rośniemy dalej! 🇵🇱🇺🇸

08/30/2026

Great day at Courtroom 1501 at the Daley Center.

The conference was sponsored by the Advocates Society of the Polish American Bar Association and the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois. Courtroom 1501 was filled with judges, attorneys, and representatives of the Illinois judicial system.

Judges from the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County, along with Illinois attorneys, shared valuable insights and discussed jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and motions. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with members of the legal community.

A special thank you to Mona Naser of the Arab American Bar Association, Nadehr Elrabadi of Elrabadi Law, Judge Loveleen Ahuja, Judge Krista Butler, Judge Alon Stein, Judge Perla Tirado, and Judge Michael Zink for their participation and for sharing their knowledge and experience.

It was an honor for representatives of the Polish American Association 's Domestic Violence Program to be part of such an informative and meaningful event. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from and connect with so many dedicated members of the Illinois legal and judicial community.

08/29/2026

Ready to take the next step toward U.S. citizenship?
The Polish American Association offers a FREE Fall Citizenship Exam Preparation Class to help you prepare with confidence.
Our program includes:
• In-person and online classes twice a week
• FREE study materials
• Experienced instructors
• Support from PAA every step of the way
95%+ of our students pass the citizenship exam!
For more information, contact us at 773-481-5405.
Application assistance is also available through the PAA’s Immigration Department.

08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to PAA’s Immigration Department!
Yesterday, the Polish American Association’s Immigration Department was honored with the Civic Empowerment Award from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) for their outstanding management of the New Americans Initiative (NAI) grant program.
This recognition reflects the dedication and hard work that goes into helping immigrants in our community navigate the path toward U.S. citizenship and greater civic participation.
👏 A special congratulations to Maria and Beata for their incredible work and commitment!
If you or someone you know needs help with the citizenship process, PAA is here to help.
Call us at 773-282-8206 to learn more about our immigration and citizenship services.

08/27/2026

🇵🇱 Join us at !
We’re looking for volunteers to join the PAA team during Taste of Polonia. Come be part of this great community event and support Polish American Association! 🙌
Sign up to volunteer today!

Join the PAA team at Taste of Polonia!

Volunteer at our Money Wheel and help raise funds for PAA’s life-changing services while being part of one of Chicago’s favorite Polish festivals.

We’re looking for volunteers for:

• September 6, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM
• September 7, 12:00 PM–9:30 PM
• Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
• Ages 21+

To volunteer, contact: [email protected]

08/27/2026

Polish American Association would like to express sincere gratitude to the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services , the Illinois Department of Human Services Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Program Illinois Department of Human Services , and the Office of the Illinois Attorney General Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program.
Your partnership, compassion, and dedication help survivors, families, and communities heal, rebuild, and move forward with hope. Thank you for the essential work you do every day. 💙

08/26/2026

Fall is a great time to invest in your future!
Registration for FREE Fall Classes is now open at the Polish American Association. Whether you want to improve your English, prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam, strengthen your computer skills, earn your GED, or develop new career skills, we have programs to help you move forward.
Our FREE programs include:
• English Classes
• Citizenship Classes
• Computer Classes
• GED Preparation Classes
• New Career Pathways Program: Business & IT Training
• QuickBooks / Office Skills
Classes begin in September 2026 and include experienced instructors, supportive staff, and online or in-person learning options.
Register today:
polish.org/registration
For more information:
773-481-5401 — English
773-481-5425 — Spanish
773-481-5402 — Ukrainian

08/25/2026

We invite children and youth ages 5–17 to participate in the Polish American Association’s Child & Youth Advocacy Program.
Our program provides a safe, supportive space for young people to build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen emotional well-being. Support is available for dating violence prevention and intervention, school-related mental health and emotional concerns, and children experiencing parental separation or divorce.
For appointments in English, please contact Sophia Johnson, Student Psychologist & Child & Youth Advocate, at 773-427-6313 or [email protected].