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Piast Institute is the only independent think tank and research center in North America devoted to Polish and Polish American affairs. It is also one of fifty-six United States Census Bureau Census Information Centers, the only such center with a special focus on a major European ethnic group. With its staff, boards and international network of fellows, Piast develops conferences, seminars, publications, public programs, lectures, and exhibits that provide accurate, timely and current information about Poland, Poles, and Polish Americans. It also has a special interest in the role of Ethnicity in American Life. With its resources and its position as a Census Information Center, Piast Institute also acts as a data resource center helping Polish, Polish American and other community groups develop policy papers and historical, cultural, political, economic, social, and demographic studies on a wide variety of topics. Piast Institute is also officially certified by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration as a designated assistance site with trained staff to help immigrants with visa, documentation and status issues. The Institute's mission and programming also aim to celebrate Polish contributions to American as well as general world culture, and to address and counter inaccurate or defamatory information about Poland, Poles or Polish Americans. Institute was founded in 2002 by Dr. Thaddeus Radzilowski, a celebrated historian, writer and academic, and Mrs. Virginia Skrzyniarz, an accomplished executive serving non-profit organizations in various capacities for over twenty years.

Lapeer Team Work Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community rehabilitation organization established in 1989, dedicated to providing job opportunities and fostering independence for community members in mid-Michigan. The organization emphasizes personal growth and upholds core values of choice, inclusion, respect, and growth through its various service delivery avenues. Among its offerings are Employment Support Services, Mobile Manufacturing and Work Crews, Community Living Support, and Retail Training, all designed to equip individuals with essential skills for achieving quality outcomes and enhancing their independent living capabilities. By focusing on community-based support and skill-building, Lapeer Team Work Inc. aims to empower individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives. Generated from the website

Career Dress, a non-profit 501c3 organization based in Pontiac, MI, has been providing clothing assistance to nearly 5,000 women actively seeking employment since 2002. With a dedicated team of 15 volunteers, Career Dress offers referral-based support to women with job interviews or in job-training programs, providing them with new undergarments, complete interview outfits, and accessories tailored to their industry. Additionally, the organization extends its services to various sectors, including medical fields, restaurants, and work boots. Located at 55 W. Huron Street, Career Dress aims to empower women by equipping them with the necessary attire for professional success, enabling them to build a versatile wardrobe through mix-and-match options once they secure employment.Generated from the website