Staying Strong

While economic troubles or the passing of time have stopped many other ethnic organizations, the Legion of Young Polish Women continues to remain strong after 75 years. Here, the Legion's members and supporters discuss why the Legion has survived and how it will continue to survive in the years to come.

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Maria Chudzinski, 1987-1988 president of the Legion, interviews Regina Jakubowski who explains why the Legion is important and how it has survived.

Lara Kuechel discusses how staying true to the its foundation has helped the Legion continue to prosper.

Richard Oswiany - Making a Difference to Many Orgs.mp3

Richard Oswiany, long-time supporter of the Legion, discusses the unique aspects of the organization that have helped it to survive.

Here, Mary Sendra Anselmo discusses why she believes the Legion has continued to thrive.

Emily Rafalik discusses why she believes the Legion has stayed strong for 75 years.

Lucille Gutowski, Legion President from 2007-2008, discusses how the organization has been able to deal with conflict and continue to thrive.

Maria Ciesla, Legion President from 1988-1989, discusses how the Legion has become known beyond the Polish community.

Mary Sendra Anselmo, current President of the Legion, discusses the diversity of the organizations current donation efforts.