Piast Institute

05/19/2026

Thank you all so much for your support of the 17th annual Hamtramck Health Hike that we have putting on for the community.

05/12/2026

There is a scholarship available by the American Institute of Polish Culture for those of Polish descent or interested in Polish related issues.
Check out the link below for more information:

Apply Now AIPC October 30, 2025     Comment Closed     Scholarship Application Must be attending university full-time in the US. All majors are considered. Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis to full time undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students who are U.S. citizens or permanent re...

05/05/2026

Register using this link: https://linktr.ee/Hdfcc
Also.... if you are able, please consider donating to this event. We've been putting it on for years on a dime and a prayer - all for free and for the community benefit promoting healthy living.

Your donation will go to Piast Institute and is tax deductible to the fullest extent. The Paypal link is located in that link above.

05/04/2026

Join the Hamtramck Drug Free Community Coalition (HDFCC), a program of the Piast Institute, for its 17th Annual Hamtramck Health Hike. This fun-filled community event promoting health and wellness will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

Led by this year's Grand Marshal, Michael Young, a long-standing and dedicated member of the Hamtramck Fire Department, this year’s hike highlights the strength and spirit of community leadership in Hamtramck.

The Hamtramck Health Hike invites residents of all ages to come together for a morning of outdoor activity and enjoyment. Rain or shine, participants will take on the 5K course through city streets, beginning and ending at Zussman Park, in front of Hamtramck City Hall. Participants can run, jog, or walk the course at their own pace. The 5K will be officially timed, and participants will be able to look up their bib number online to view race results and compare times within their age group.

As an added incentive, the first 400 people to register and attend will receive free giveaways, so be sure to sign up early and secure your spot. Following the hike, participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy activities at the park while learning more about healthy, drug-free lifestyles. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to learn how to save a life. Participants can receive on-site training in the use of Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan), a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Those who complete the training will receive a free naloxone kit to take home, empowering community members with the knowledge and tools to respond in an emergency.

Registration is free and can be completed online at: http://tinyurl.com/HealthHike

For questions or additional information, contact Shannon Schafer, Race Director, at mailto:[email protected] or visit HamtramckDrugFree.com. Follow along on social media via Facebook and Instagram.

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Hamtramck Health Hike 5K Walk/Run - 2026 is coming up on Saturday May 16th. Have you signed up yet? There's already 200+ people registered.

We are proud to announce this year’s Grand Marshal, Mr. Michael Young, Fire Marshal with the Hamtramck Fire Department. Michael has served alongside Hamtramck Firefighters for more than a decade and remains deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our community.

Be sure to give him a big high five when you see him leading this year’s annual Hamtramck Health Hike! 👏🔥

Register today:
https://linktr.ee/Hdfcc

04/27/2026

04/26/2026

From Polish Institute of Culture & Research:

For decades, each Sunday at 9:00 AM, the Polish Radio Mass from Orchard Lake has reached into homes, hospital rooms, and quiet spaces across Metro Detroit. It has accompanied those who cannot leave their homes, those on the road, and those who simply long to hear the beauty of the Mass in their native language.

This is more than a broadcast. It is a connection to faith, to heritage, and to one another.

Today, that connection needs your voice.

On behalf of the St. John Paul II Liturgical Center, Joseph Majcher is conducting an URGENT SURVEY to better understand how many listeners tune in each week to the Polish Radio Mass on WNZK 690 AM.

Because radio does not provide clear listener data, the future of this decades-long service now depends on something simple, but essential: your response.

If you listen, or know someone who does, please take a moment to reach out.

Tell us:

Do you listen to the Polish Radio Mass?

Why do you rely on the radio broadcast? (no internet, driving, accessibility, etc.)


Contact:

Joseph Majcher: [email protected]

Fr. Bernard Witek: [email protected] | (248) 602-7579

04/26/2026

Piast Institute celebrated Polish-American Federal Credit Union at its 50th Anniversary celebration. Congratulations and we wish you many more!!

04/25/2026

📣 NABÓR WNIOSKÓW: Przedsięwzięcia polonijne na II połowę 2026 roku!
Konsulat Generalny RP w Chicago zaprasza organizacje polonijne do składania wniosków o współpracę przy realizacji projektów odbywających się w terminie od 1 lipca do 10 grudnia 2026 r.
📍 Gdzie? Okręg konsularny: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, OH i WI.
⏰ Termin: Wnioski przyjmujemy do 10 maja 2026 r.
Kluczowe informacje:
✅ Wnioski należy przesyłać wyłącznie w formacie Word na adres: [email protected].
✅ Wymagane załączniki: oświadczenie o unikaniu podwójnego finansowania oraz zgoda RODO.
✅ Projekty powinny wpisywać się w priorytety „Rządowej strategii współpracy z Polonią i Polakami za granicą na lata 2025-2030”.
Zakres dofinansowania obejmuje m.in. szkolnictwo polskie, kulturę, tradycję, sport oraz media polonijne.
🔗 Szczegóły, zasady i formularze do pobrania: https://www.gov.pl/web/usa/nabor-na-projekty-polonijne
Nie przegap terminu – wnioski niekompletne lub wysłane po czasie nie będą rozpatrywane!