Polish Center in Los Angeles

(310) 670-3152

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Cultural Non Profit

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About Polish Center in Los Angeles

Polish Center in Los Angeles is a fraternal organization, not-for-profit corporation established to

1. Foster the tradition of Poland’s independence and cultural achievements

2. Foster, encourage and promote civic, social, cultural and educational interests of the Polish-American community

3. Work towards realization of a suitable cultural center in the metropolitan area of Los Angeles

4. Engage in any other business or activity which can help in the realization of the above objectives, but do not conflict with the laws of the United States of America or the State of California

Polish Center of Los Angeles is a fraternal association of Polish Americans in Los Angeles. The Polish Center was founded in 1967, with the primary address given as 3424 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles. Primary drivers in founding of the center were Jerzy Zielinski and Helena Stelmach. In 1975, the Polish Fraternal Association of California known as “Samopomoc” was dissolved, with its remaining assets being added to those of the Polish Center. “Samopomoc” was founded on June 23, 1952, with the following goals:

- To foster, encourage and promote the civic, social, cultural, and education interests of the Polish-American community.

- To stimulate mutual help amongst its members and to inculcate upon its members the principles of charity, justice, and brotherly love

- To assists its members and particularly the newly arrived Polish immigrants in need.