Copernicus Foundation
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| Type | Not for profit |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Jefferson Park, Illinois, United States |
President | Mario Mikoda |
Key people | Hubert Cioromski, Kamila Sumelka, Bogdan Bosak |
Revenue (2015) | $1,820,082[1] |
| Expenses (2015) | $1,449,909[1] |
| Website | copernicuscenter |
The Copernicus Foundation (
.Polish-American community decided to use leftover funds towards the purchase of a cultural and civic center for Chicago's Polonia
.
After a thorough search for the permanent site of the Polish Cultural Center in Chicago, ceremonies took place at the old
Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland
. The tower itself was built to resemble the clock tower adorning the Royal Castle.
The activities of the Copernicus Center include:
- The Taste of Polonia Festival โ an annual event at the Copernicus Center[3]
- Mayfest โ or Polish fest[4]
- January charity event (for children with medical needs)[4]
- The Copernican Award
- Multi-Cultural Events[5]
- Modern Music Events[5]
- Community Events[5]
- Venue Rentals[6]
The Copernicus Center is also a meeting place for Polish American and other Civic Organization Meetings, the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce Activities, the Northwest Chicago Historical Society, CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) Meetings, the DAC (District Advisory Council) Meetings, an Annual Law Fair, Dance Recitals, as well as Public Information and Referral Services
See also
- History of Chicago
- Polish Constitution Day Parade
- Polish National Alliance
- Polish Falcons
- Polish Museum of America
- Polish Cathedral stylechurches
- Diaspora politics in the United States
- Culture of Chicago
References
- ^ a b "Copernicus Foundation" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
- ^ http://Copernicuscenter.org
- ^ http://ToPchicago.org
- ^ a b "Festivals".
- ^ a b c "Upcoming Events".
- ^ "Facility Rental - Venues".
