ACPC APPROVED AS NATIONAL RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE UNITED WAY COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HELP NEEDED

The American Council for Polish Culture (established 1948) has been officially recognized once again as a national charitable agency for funding by federal employee donors to the 2003 United Way Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The American Council for Polish Culture is listed in every 2003 CFC campaign brochure with the agency-designated number 2902 which donors may use to contribute directly to the Council.

Richard Wiermanski, past President of the Council, urges federal employees who are committed to preserving the cultural values of their heritage to designate the American Council for Polish Culture #2902 when making their annual pledges. Federal employees, their families and friends are encouraged to urge other federal workers to do likewise.

The American Council for Polish Culture is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation serviced entirely by unpaid volunteers. Together with its affiliate and supporting organizations and individual members, the Council is dedicated to fostering public awareness and appreciation for the rich cultural contributions to American Society by Poles and Polish Americans. A primary emphasis is upon the education of Polish American youths. The Council administers three annual scholarship programs, literary, art and music awards and promotes books, lectures, concerts and exhibits. Weeklong Youth Leadership programs in Washington DC where young Polish Americans meet with national Polish American leaders in government, business and education have been highly successful. The Council chairs a consortium of leading Polonian organizations to present a staffed exhibit at the annual National Conference for Social Studies that attracts thousands of schoolteachers.

Polish American federal employees who are proud of their Polish heritage have a unique opportunity to materially boost the Council's efforts in promoting that great heritage by designating the American Council for Polish Culture #2902 during the 2003 Combined Federal Campaign.

Questions and requests for further information may be directed to Mr. Marion Winters, Grants Chairman, at (508) 949-0160 or e-mail below.

Questions and requests for further information may be directed
by e-mail to Marion Winters