Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: The Copernicus Center is a community center sponsored by the Copernicus Foundation and primarily the Polish community for the benefit of Chicago and the northwest side communities. Its mission is to promote Polish cultural events in Chicago and to serve the needs of the multicultural communities in Chicago. The Center houses a historic theater, classrooms, and other venue spaces for events and meetings.
Results: Total underwriting for community and charitable causes exceeds $200,000 annually for the 5th year in a row. WOSP Benefit - First event sponsored 3 years ago raised $15,000 for child health care, second year raised $25,000 and last year's event raised over $80,000 for children's hospitalsCommunity Meetings, Workshops, & Events: Flu Shots, Voting, Tax & Health Seminars, Election Information, Various Information Fairs, Farmer's Markets, OSHA safety seminars, ESL classes, Christmas tree lighting/entertainment. The Copernicus Foundation underwrites or supports a MINIMUM of 12 OTHER nonprofits annually. Our Programs:1.) English as a second Language classes ( 6 days a week )2.) Underwriting support for Paderewski Symphony orchestra3.) Underwriting for Polonia Ensemble dance group4.) Underwriting support - Agata Paleczny Children's Theaterworks5.) Underwriting support - Scena Polonia - theatrical program6.) Underwriting of WOSP event ( last year raised over $ 60,000 for children's hospitals7.) Sponsor of neighborhood Sunday Farmer's Markets for Jefferson Park8.) Sponsor and underwrite community events ( Aldermanic debates, community meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Police Community outreach meetings, Social Security seminars, OSHA safety seminars, official neighborhood polling location, Flu Shot Clinic, and more. . .
Target demographics: Community health & information seminars, Community meeting space, underwrite performing art groups & students, Raise funds for children with medical needs, underwrite ESL classes, Support other non-profits via Venue usage
Direct beneficiaries per year: 5000
Geographic areas served: Metro Chicago
Programs: 1.) English as a second Language classes ( 6 days a week )2.) Underwriting support for Paderewski Symphony orchestra3.) Underwriting for Polonia Ensemble dance group4.) Underwriting support - Agata Paleczny Children's Theaterworks5.) Underwriting support - Scena Polonia - theatrical program6.) Underwriting of WOSP event ( last year raised over $ 60,000 for children's hospitals7.) Sponsor of neighborhood Sunday Farmer's Markets ( held in our Parking lot )8.) Sponsor and underwrite community events ( Aldermanic debates, community meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Police Community outreach meetings, Social Security seminars, OSHA safety seminars, official neighborhood polling location
Mission: The Copernicus Center is a community center sponsored by the Copernicus Foundation and primarily the Polish community for the benefit of Chicago and the northwest side communities. Its mission is to promote Polish cultural events in Chicago and to serve the needs of the multicultural communities in Chicago. The Center houses a historic theater, classrooms, and other venue spaces for events and meetings.
Results: Total underwriting for community and charitable causes exceeds $200,000 annually for the 5th year in a row. WOSP Benefit - First event sponsored 3 years ago raised $15,000 for child health care, second year raised $25,000 and last year's event raised over $80,000 for children's hospitalsCommunity Meetings, Workshops, & Events: Flu Shots, Voting, Tax & Health Seminars, Election Information, Various Information Fairs, Farmer's Markets, OSHA safety seminars, ESL classes, Christmas tree lighting/entertainment. The Copernicus Foundation underwrites or supports a MINIMUM of 12 OTHER nonprofits annually. Our Programs:1.) English as a second Language classes ( 6 days a week )2.) Underwriting support for Paderewski Symphony orchestra3.) Underwriting for Polonia Ensemble dance group4.) Underwriting support - Agata Paleczny Children's Theaterworks5.) Underwriting support - Scena Polonia - theatrical program6.) Underwriting of WOSP event ( last year raised over $ 60,000 for children's hospitals7.) Sponsor of neighborhood Sunday Farmer's Markets for Jefferson Park8.) Sponsor and underwrite community events ( Aldermanic debates, community meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Police Community outreach meetings, Social Security seminars, OSHA safety seminars, official neighborhood polling location, Flu Shot Clinic, and more. . .
Target demographics: Community health & information seminars, Community meeting space, underwrite performing art groups & students, Raise funds for children with medical needs, underwrite ESL classes, Support other non-profits via Venue usage
Direct beneficiaries per year: 5000
Geographic areas served: Metro Chicago
Programs: 1.) English as a second Language classes ( 6 days a week )2.) Underwriting support for Paderewski Symphony orchestra3.) Underwriting for Polonia Ensemble dance group4.) Underwriting support - Agata Paleczny Children's Theaterworks5.) Underwriting support - Scena Polonia - theatrical program6.) Underwriting of WOSP event ( last year raised over $ 60,000 for children's hospitals7.) Sponsor of neighborhood Sunday Farmer's Markets ( held in our Parking lot )8.) Sponsor and underwrite community events ( Aldermanic debates, community meetings, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Police Community outreach meetings, Social Security seminars, OSHA safety seminars, official neighborhood polling location
Human Services
Chicago
