FAMILY FOUNDATION

A Dream Realized
Since the first Polish Fest in 1982, our goal of Milwaukee's Polonia, was to create a facility to serve as a cultural repository where Polish and non-Polish people alike can experience Polish culture and traditions year-round. After years of planning, The Polish Center of Wisconsin became a reality.

The Polish Center of Wisconsin is located on a beautiful 10-acre property surrounded by beautiful woods and Lake Kopmeier, in Franklin, WI. The land purchased in 1987 by Polish Festivals, Inc., began fundraising in 1998 with a tentative $2.65 million goal to build The Polish Center and provide financial support for the initial years of operation.

Our Family Heritage
Families have always been a foundation of the Polish community. For over 100 years, Polish American families have made significant contributions in business, government and civic affairs in Milwaukee. A deep and abiding commitment to education and religious faith have been hallmarks of Milwaukee's Polonia.

Family Foundation
With your gift of $1,000, you will become a member of the Family Foundation.  In appreciation of your Family Foundation gift to The Polish Center of Wisconsin, the Polish Heritage Alliance Inc. Board of Directors will permanently and tastefully recognize each family name enrolled in the Family Foundation. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the family name of your own grandparents, parents, or the family into which you were born or married. Together, all of the names will create a lasting tribute to the Polish families in our community. Those choosing to become members of the Family Foundation will demonstrate to the larger community, future generations and all who walk through the doors of The Polish Center of Wisconsin the enduring strength of the Polish community. 

The Family Foundation Gallery
Numerous photos already don our walls in our gallery, on the upper level at The Polish Center. We would happily welcome you and your family to join these families. It can also be your grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, children, or even yourselves. One trip along memory lane in the Gallery will make you want to show your family's pride.

You can either provide a digital image of the photo or bring in your original (which will be returned to you), and we will then begin the task of creating the sepia-tone to match the other photographs for your family's future generations to visit. 

The form is included below, or you can call (414) 529-2140 to become a member of the Family Foundation today!

Polish Center Family Foundation

Family Foundation Donation Form