named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable Campaigns
Children participate in fundraising and gift drives for causes such as WOSP and the University Children's Hospital in Kraków
Cultural Performances and Picnics
Participation in parish picnics and cultural festivals with Polish dance, music, and traditional cuisine presented by children
Polish Language and Culture School
Weekly classes based on the school calendar teaching Polish language, traditions, arts, and customs to children ages 3–12
Sloneczko Christmas Party
Annual holiday event featuring Santa Claus, gifts, games, food, and family activities for Polish-American children and their families
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Polish & Slavic Cultural Preservation 3 activities
- Organizing cultural events and performancesHosts and participates in cultural events such as parades, picnics, radio broadcasts, and holiday celebrations where children perform traditional Polish songs, dances, and customs in authentic attire. Events include Pulaski Day Parade, International Children’s Day picnics, and live radio appearances.
- Providing community cultural programming through food and festival participationOperates food stands offering traditional Polish dishes and pastries at community events such as parish picnics, and uses in-kind donations to support the presentation of Polish-American culinary traditions as part of broader cultural engagement.
- Teaching Polish language, heritage, and traditions to childrenProvides weekly educational and cultural classes for children ages 3 to 12, focusing on Polish language, customs, art, and traditions to support Polish American identity formation. Classes were initially held in a private home and later moved to Saint Anthony’s Parish in Nanuet, NY.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Engaging in charitable campaigns for children in PolandOrganizes and participates in charitable initiatives such as toy and gift collections for sick children at the University Children's Hospital in Cracow, Poland, and supports campaigns like WOSP and "Gift of a Heart" to provide aid to ill children in Poland.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Facilitating family engagement through educational trips and projectsOrganizes educational trips and community projects that involve both children and parents to promote goal-setting, skill development, and intergenerational cultural learning.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting annual children's holiday celebrationsOrganizes annual Christmas parties for children and families featuring Santa Claus, holiday meals, music, decorations, gift distribution, and activities such as cookie decorating. Events have been held at Saint Anthony’s Church and other locations in Nanuet since 2003, with documented large-scale celebrations including themed play areas and professional photo sessions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$490
Contributions & grants$490100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$361
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -85.9%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Arcade N Fun Partner — Sponsored the Movie Under the Stars outdoor screening event.
- Arcadenfun.com Partner — Provided support and equipment through Tom Pogon's company for event logistics, including Santa's sleigh.
- Banas Bakery Partner — Donated mouth-watering cookies for the event.
- Banas Bakery Partner — Provided donations to support the presentation of Polish-American cultural and culinary traditions at a community event.
- CodeSWI Partner — Sponsored the Movie Under the Stars outdoor screening event.
- Delicatessen Piast Partner — Provided support as a long-term sponsor of the event.
- Golden Eagle Partner — Provided donations to support the presentation of Polish-American cultural and culinary traditions at a community event.
- Golden Eagle Partner — Provided support as a long-term sponsor of the event.
- Nanuet Fire Department Partner — Co-organized Memorial Day ceremony participation with the organization.
- Nanuet Fire Department Partner — Participates alongside the fire department in the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Nanuet, NY.
- Naurashank Post 794 of the American Legion Partner — Co-organized Memorial Day ceremony participation with the organization.
- Naurashank Post 794 of the American Legion Partner — Collaborates with the organization in preparing and participating in the annual Memorial Day ceremony.
- Piast shop Partner — Provided donations to support the presentation of Polish-American cultural and culinary traditions at a community event.
- Pilsudski Institute of NYC Partner — Provided donations to support the presentation of Polish-American cultural and culinary traditions at a community event.
- Polish Radio 910AM Partner — Hosted children’s events and broadcasts in collaboration with the organization
- Polish-American Cultural Association in Rockland Partner — Formerly affiliated organization from which Sloneczko club separated due to constraints on development
- Polish–Slovak Credit Union in New York Partner — Co-sponsored arts and crafts contests for children
- Saint Anthony’s Parish Partner — Hosted educational classes and Christmas parties for the organization
- Senior House Dowling Gardens Partner — Hosted a birthday celebration event where organization members performed.
- Sikorski's Meat Partner — Provided donations to support the presentation of Polish-American cultural and culinary traditions at a community event.
- St. Anthony RC Partner — Hosted the event in the school cafeteria at St. Anthony RC in Nanuet, NY.
- WOSP Partner — Partnered on charitable campaigns to support sick children in Poland
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Child-Centered Cultural Integration and Preservationmethodology: child-centered_cultural_integrationBy focusing programming on children of Polish descent, we strengthen dual Polish-American identity and ensure cultural continuity, because early, formative engagement embeds heritage while supporting integration into American society.
- Cultural Transmission Through Experiential Performancemethodology: cultural_transmission_through_performanceBy engaging children in experiential cultural performances—such as traditional dance, music, and dress—we transmit Polish heritage across generations, because active participation fosters deeper connection and continuity than passive learning.
- Inclusive Cultural Engagement for Multicultural Familiesmethodology: cultural_inclusionBy intentionally including children from mixed and non-Polish backgrounds (e.g., Ukrainian, Russian, Italian), we sustain relevance and community cohesion, because inclusive participation strengthens collective identity while adapting to diaspora diversity.