PNA ASSISTS NEEDY CHILDREN
AT CHRISTMAS

Chicago, Illinois - A large carton decorated as an extra large Christmas package stood in the lobby of the Polish National Alliance during the month of December for a "Toys For Kids At Christmas" drive to collect toys and clothing for those in need at The Women's Center in Chicago. Each year for the past few years, the PNA held a toy drive and donated the to different charities in the Chicago area.

PNA President Frank Spula appointed Vice President Paul Odrobina to oversee the collections. Paul's secretary Joan Oskorep went to all the PNA Employees who donated money to purchase many of these items. Many of the Employees brought items in as well.

On Friday, December 14th, the boxes containing the donated items were taken to The Women's Center where Vice President Odrobina and his staff, Joan Oskorep and Robert Jadach were greeted and thanked for the donations by Carroll Bourrillion and Marguerite Cadenas of The Women's Center.

Story and Photos by:
Robert M. Jadach

(from l-r) President Frank Spula, Vice Presidents Teresa Abick & Paul Odrobina, Treasurer Marian Grabowski, Acting Secretary Les Kuczynski

At The Women's Center (from l-r) Marguerite Cadenas, PNA Vice President Paul Odrobina, Carroll Bourrillion