Overview
 Polish settlers first arrived in Pittsburgh in 1885, a strong influx that continued for a decade. Seeking a stable home life for their families away from the smoke, noise and bustle of the valley, these people migrated up the steep slopes and created the neighborhood we know as Polish Hill.
 Their roots firmly entrenched in Polskie Gory (Polish Hill); the settlers placed utmost importance on passing on their Eastern European values to the next generation. And so, in 1896, construction of the Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Church began. Easily the most recognizable landmark in the neighborhood due to its three magnificent copper domes, the church was at the heart of most social engagements. The parish grew from 493 families in 1896 to 1,000 families in 1922, and to 1,350 families in 1945. Today the Polish community is scattered in may other neighborhoods.
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Community Organizations
Polish Hill Civic Association of Pittsburgh
A non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as a referral resource for the residents of Polish Hill by accurately responding to and taking action on questions, comments and concerns on topics such as housing, safety, beautification, and public image. 3060 Brereton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-681-1950
http://trfn.clpgh.org/phca/
Polish Cultural Council
They focus in highlighting Polish Cultural achievements in the arts and sciences and showcasing them for the residents of southwestern Pennsylvania. Contact: Merle Adams, President
Phone: (412) 486-1605
312 Dickison Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
The Polish Cultural and Political Association of Allegheny County
The PCPA, is a non-partisan, social, and political organization that provides a forum for the sharing of our treasured, Polish heritage and traditions as well as for the promotion of our political ideals. The PCPA is the parent organization of POLPAC, our statewide political action committee. www.geocities.com/capitolhill/lobby/5483/ Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland
Dr. Jan Napoleon Saykiewicz
TEL: 412-396-6234
EMAIL: Saykiewicz@duq.edu
The Polish Club
Sponsors a number of cultural and social activities throughout the academic year. Please call 412-624-5906 for further information.
Polish Falcons of America-National Headquarters
A fraternal benefit society founded in 1887 based on a similar organization in Poland. We have maintained our relationship with that organization and continue to follow news, events, and cultural trends in Poland. 615 Iron City Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Thomas Suski, Communications Director
Phone: 412-922-2244
Fax: 412-922-5029
Email: info@polishfalcons.org
http://www.polishfalcons.org
Alliance College Polish Collection
A gift from the Polish National Alliance to the University of Pittsburgh. The collection contains a number of noteworthy items and sub-collections, including microfilm copies of Tygodnik illustrowany (Warsaw, 1859-1939), Zycie (Cracow, 1897-1900) and Zycie (Warsaw, 1887-1891). It also contains a significant percentage of world Polonian publishing output from the nineteenth century to 1985, including books, newspapers and other serials, pamphlets, and ephemera.
http://www.library.pitt.edu/libraries/ac/ac.html
Polish Homepage in the United States
A comprehensive guide to Polish Culture on the Internet.
http://www.poland.net/ Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Information Statements
The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.
Click here for language specific Vaccine Information Statements (VIS). VIS are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VIS be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given. Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org
admin@immunize.org 1573 Selby Avenue, Ste. 234
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: (651) 647-9009 Fax: (651) 647-9131
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