2024 Projects & Programs

Przystanek Betlejem

Thanks to funding provided, in large part, by the PACCF and the Joseph W. and Rose M Kaminski Trusts, the Community Self-Help Center "Przystanek Betlejem" in Krakow, Poland has completed renovations of the new Respite Care Wing and Roof Replacement Project.

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Group photo taken during a 2023 visit by PACCF Treasurer, Antoinette Trela

Insulation installed and roof replacement begins

Roof replacement nearing completion

New Roof with Solar Panels

Respite Wing prior to renovation

Respite Wing renovations underway

Respite Wing renovations completed

Respite Wing sleeping room

Furnished Respite Wing sitting room with sleeper sofa for overnight caregiver

Ensuite Bathroom

Examples of unique therapy and outings, as referred to in the letter from Director M. Lopata, Mleko i Miód Foundation

Skoda 120L (without engine or electronics, of course) brought into the center building thru a window, to provide therapy for Tomasz S. who was having severe socialization issues.

Racetrack Outing - Therapeutic especially for Aleksandra, who is blind and a quadriplegic - feeling the wind and hearing the roar of the engine as a passenger provided much needed sensory stimulation.

Rock Climbing Outing - Rafal B., who is quadriplegic, enjoying the experience with a little help from Piotr Podgórski (the head andfounder) of Przystanek Betlejem.

Padre Pio Elementary School

Padre Pio Elementary School for the Visually Impaired & Blind is now open! The School, funded by the PACCF in 2023 welcomed their first class of students in the Fall 2023. Below is their letter of gratitude and photos of the Grand Opening celebration, school rooms, equipment and students...including Astor their therapy dog.

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2024 Projects & Programs

Przystanek Betlejem

Padre Pio Elementary School

POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION