Polish Community Events in Michigan

Customs lawyer Jason Wapiennik is admitted to practice in Illinois and Michigan. Great Lakes Customs Law, as our name suggests, maintains offices in Chicago and Detroit to serve our clients. Jason has years of significant experience in representing client’s before U.S. Customs & Border Protection against product and money seizures as well as penalty actions, both administratively,in Federal District court, and the Court of International Trade.

Jakub’s legal practices focuses on family-based immigrant visas, fiancee visas, same sex marriage-based green cards, complex naturalization and citizenship matters, unlawful presence waivers, change of status cases and H-1B visas. He is a Polish and Spanish speaking immigration attorney practicing in the Metro Detroit area. As a son of hard-working immigrants from Poland, Jakub understands the struggles people experience in their every day lives. That is why he takes his clients’ questions and concerns seriously. Jakub has a diverse international background, having lived in Poland and Spain.

Founded in 2011 by parents with a shared vision, the Polish Language Center of Ann Arbor represents a community-driven commitment to preserving Polish language and culture for families in Ann Arbor, Michigan. What began as a grassroots initiative by parents who dreamed of providing their children with authentic Polish education has evolved into a thriving cultural institution serving both youth and adults. The center welcomes learners from age three onward, recognizing that language acquisition flourishes when education begins early and continues throughout life. Operating as an independently managed school supported entirely by parent participation, the Polish Language Center of Ann Arbor embodies collaborative values and genuine community investment. The organization's mission extends beyond language instruction to encompass the transmission of Polish traditions, history, and geographic knowledge—creating a holistic educational experience that connects learners to their heritage. Adult learners benefit from flexible online programming, while children's classes provide in-person instruction in Ann Arbor, fostering personal connections and cultural exchange. The center's founding members and leadership team remain dedicated to maintaining educational excellence while honoring the original dream that inspired the school's creation. In serving the Ann Arbor community, the Polish Language Center sustains cultural continuity and provides families with meaningful opportunities to explore and celebrate their Polish identity together.

Serving the Hamtramck, Michigan community and Polish-Americans throughout the state, the Polish American Congress, Michigan Division represents a vital connection point for people of Polish ancestry seeking to maintain cultural ties while advancing shared community interests. As a local division of the national Polish American Congress, this organization embodies a commitment to unifying Polish-Americans and celebrating their rich heritage within the broader American context. At its core, the Polish American Congress, Michigan Division honors the traditions and values that define the Polish-American experience while equipping community members with knowledge about their rights, privileges, and duties as American citizens. The organization recognizes that cultural pride and civic engagement go hand in hand, fostering an environment where fraternal, educational, religious, and social organizations can thrive. Through quarterly general membership meetings, community events like the Polish Day Parade, and cultural celebrations such as Święconka, the Division creates meaningful opportunities for Polish-Americans to connect, celebrate, and support one another. The organization's dedication extends to emerging generations through scholarship grant programs and youth-focused initiatives that encourage young Polish-Americans to pursue their educational and professional aspirations. By maintaining strong relationships with Polish consular offices and providing resources like ZUS counseling services for Poles living or working in the United States, the Michigan Division demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive community support. Whether through media promotion, crisis response advocacy, or everyday community building, the Polish American Congress, Michigan Division stands as a trusted advocate and gathering place for Polish-Americans seeking to honor their heritage while contributing meaningfully to American society.

For over 107 years, the Polish Century Club of Detroit has been a cornerstone institution serving the Troy, MI area and greater Detroit community as a stalwart advocate for Polish culture, customs, and traditions. Founded on February 18, 1916, by American citizens of Polish descent at Skrzycki Hall, the organization was established with a fundamental commitment to making meaningful contributions to the general welfare of the community and country. The club's evolution reflects its growing importance to the Polish-American community—from its original location to subsequent facilities that have served as meeting places, restaurants, and venues for significant local, state, and international figures. Beyond social gatherings, the Polish Century Club demonstrates its dedication to community through philanthropic endeavors and educational support, recognizing that preserving Polish heritage extends to investing in future generations. Members and community members of Polish descent have found in the club a place of belonging where traditions are honored and cultural pride is celebrated. Today, the organization continues its legacy by maintaining a wide range of meaningful programs and activities that ensure American Polish heritage remains vibrant and integrated into the mainstream of community life in the Troy and Detroit areas.