Thanks to donations made by our community to the Walicki Fund, PACIM has been able to support initiatives for disadvantaged children in Poland for many years. This year, the Board used funds to purchase desks, blankets, and bed sheets for the Młodzieżowy Ośrodek Wychowawczy (Youth Reformatory Center) in Polanów, which houses 60 children aged 12 to 18. The center provides schooling, housing, activities, and psychological support, but despite state funding, it struggles to meet all expenses and was deeply grateful for the gifts.
PACIM Vice President Anna Margl visited the center this summer and was moved by the needs she witnessed, while also heartened by the dedication of the staff, who do their best to create a caring and supportive environment for the children.
