Our Organization

About CPA

The Coalition of Polish Americans is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promote changing of the Polish American political culture. The way to achieve this is through 1. informing Polonia about the true state-of-affairs in Poland, 2. identifying, in a clear and direct way, what is at stake in state-to-state relations between the United States and Poland. This information should spur Polish-Americans to become more active in public affairs in order to strengthen both America and Poland in defense of freedom.

DECLARATION – Preamble

1. 1. The Coalition of Polish Americans strives to be an independent center for thought and political activity within the Polish-American community.
   2. The Coalition of Polish Americans upholds traditional cultural values and recognizes the primary importance of the family, private property, and individual liberty.
   3. The Coalition of Polish Americans aspires to serve as the political voice and representation of the Polish-American community, both in the United States and in Poland.
   4. Poland and the United States are united by close historical ties and close strategic cooperation. The mission of the Coalition of Polish Americans is to strengthen these ties and cooperation between the two friendly nations.
   5. The mission of the Coalition of Polish Americans is to effectively represent the interests of the Polish-Americans in the United States and Poland, to support Poland’s vital national interests, and to defend the good name of Poland and the Polish people.
   6. The Coalition of Polish Americans is a political organization open to all individuals who declare their belonging to the Polish nation and identify with the Polish national interest. Any person who identifies with Polish history, culture, and tradition—and for whom this identification constitutes a defining element of their personal, individual identity—regardless of their time or place of birth is welcomed as a member of the Polish Nation.
   7. The Coalition of Polish Americans recognizes Polish-Americans to be an integral part of the Polish national community.
   8. The Catholic faith is the predominant religion in Poland and among the Polish diaspora; historically, the Catholic Church has been a key pillar in sustaining Polish national identity and shaping the moral values of Poles. Although the majority of us identify as Catholic, our organization is not a religious one. We firmly believe that there is a place among us for all Polish patriots, regardless of their faith or worldview.
   9. The Coalition of Polish Americans maintains contacts and participates in joint political initiatives with other Polish-American and ethnic organizations in the United States and around the world.
   10. The Coalition of Polish Americans is open to cooperate with diverse groups in Poland, supporting the independence, sovereignty, security, and prosperity of Poland and the Polish people.