On May 2, 2026, the Polish Youth Association participated in the annual May 3rd Constitution Day Parade in Chicago, an important event that brings together the Polish-American community to celebrate Poland’s rich history and heritage. The parade, which took place along Columbus Drive in Grant Park, featured a moving procession filled with vibrant displays of Polish pride and solidarity. The Polish Youth Association had a strong presence in the parade, with members actively pa

On May 1, 2026, the Polish Youth Association welcomed Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, to Chicago for a special meeting with young members of the Polish-American community at the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra Center. This meeting was accomplished through collaboration with the Polish Youth Advisory Council by the marshall of the senate, with Director General Monica Lebensztejn serving as a member. The gathering offered a rare and imp

On April 20, 2026, representatives of the French and Polish governments gathered in Chicago to celebrate the first-ever Franco-Polish Friendship Day, marking a significant milestone in the growing relationship between the two nations. The event, led by Consul General of France Charlotte Montel and Consul General of Poland Regina Jurkowska, brought together members of the diplomatic, cultural, academic, and business communities to recognize the deep-rooted ties between France

The Polish community gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan during a solemn Mass honoring St. John Paul II, attended by representatives of Polish organizations and youth groups, including the Polish Youth Association (Polskie Stowarzyszenie Młodzieży). The ceremony brought together Polonia, Polish schools, and community leaders in prayer and reflection, highlighting unity, tradition, and the active role of young Polish Americans in preserving cultural and spiritual

On April 9th, 2026, the Polish Youth Association held its much-anticipated Finance Panel event, bringing together a group of experienced professionals in the finance industry to share their knowledge and offer career guidance to the next generation of professionals. Held at Dwell Studio in Chicago, this event provided a unique opportunity for young members of the Polish-American community to engage directly with experts in investment banking, finance, and consulting. The even

On March 19, 2026, the Polish Youth Association, in collaboration with the Junior Polish American Medical Society, hosted a vital CPR Certification Course for the community. Held at the Polish National Alliance headquarters in Chicago, this free, PNA-sponsored event provided participants with essential life-saving skills, empowering them to act confidently in emergency situations. The CPR Certification Course gave participants hands-on training in CPR techniques, including ch

The 86th edition of the prestigious White-and-Red Ball was a remarkable event, once again bringing together a distinguished gathering of members of the Polish-American community, community leaders, and youth. This year’s celebration took place in the elegant interiors of the Hilton Hotel in Chicago and was not only a celebration of a long-standing tradition but also an important meeting for the Polish diaspora. Among the guests was a delegation from the Polish Youth Associati

The USA - EU Transatlantic Business Summit, held at the Egmont Palace in Brussels, was an international conference devoted to discussing the future of economic and political cooperation between the United States and the European Union. One of the individuals co-hosting the entire event was Julia Wojtkowski, Executive Secretary of the Polish Youth Association, who served as Co-Master of Ceremony, leading the conference together with Philip Bednarczyk, Director of the Warsaw Of

On February 20, 2026, the headquarters of the Kościuszko Foundation in New York City hosted Networking Sessions 2026 - an initiative organized by the Polish Youth Association in cooperation with the Polish Supplementary School Council of America. The event was designed as a comprehensive space for bringing together the younger generation of the Polish diaspora with representatives of academia and professional fields, creating an opportunity for meaningful conversations about

Youth Ball 2026, organized by the Polish Youth Association in collaboration with the Warsaw Tourism Organization and under the honorary patronage of Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor of Warsaw, has already gone down in history as the largest, most prestigious, and most anticipated Polish-American youth event in the United States - and undoubtedly one of the most significant worldwide. This year’s edition brought together a record-breaking number of over 700 participants from across th

This is an event of particular significance for young Polish diaspora communities around the world. Vanessa Bijak, Director General of the Polish Youth Association (PSM) in Los Angeles, and Monica Lebensztejn, Director General of the Polish Youth Association in Chicago, have been appointed to the Polonia Youth Council at the Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland . They are the only representatives of the United States among sixteen young leaders selected from hundre

On November 21, 2025, a ceremonial inauguration of the Delegation of the Polish Youth Association (PSM) took place at the Copernicus Center in Chicago. The event marked an important moment for the young generation of Polonia across the Midwest. More than one hundred people attended the ceremony - students active in Polish academic clubs, young professionals, students, teachers, and directors from Polish schools, and representatives of many Polish-American organizations. Such

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, New York City turned white and red for a day. Fifth Avenue came alive with the sounds of Polish orchestras, patriotic songs, and the cheerful voices of thousands taking part in the 88th Pulaski Parade. On this day, Poles from across the United States, Canada, and Poland came together to celebrate their love for their homeland and their connection to national traditions. According to estimates by Jadwiga Kopała from the Parade Committee, about 25,00

From September 2 to 4, the eyes of politicians, entrepreneurs, and experts from across Europe will turn to Karpacz, where the Economic Forum will take place. In this prestigious circle - alongside heads of state, ministers, directors of global institutions, and leading scholars - the voice of the younger generation will also be heard. It will be represented by Aleksandra Marczuk and Vanessa Bijak - representatives of the Polish Youth Association, who will serve as panelists

Between July 17 and 20, 2025, Warsaw hosted the largest gathering of young members of the Polish diaspora in history – Polonia Camp 2025....