Community Engagement
List of services that the Institute provides.
Anti-Defamation
The Piast Institute understands anti-defamation work in a broad and comprehensive way. An important part of our mission is to present an accurate, nuanced and fully rounded picture of Poles and Polish Americans and of their histories and culture in Poland and the New World.
Census
As an official Census Information Center (CIC), Piast Institute provide access to all major databases of U.S. Census information. It has a special interest in developing data on ancestry and ethnic groups with a particular focus on Polish Americans.
Dekaban
The Piast Institute manages the Dekaban–Liddle Foundations, which work to strengthen Polish science and education through international faculty exchanges. The program connects universities in Poland with partner institutions in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, focusing on agriculture, economics, and engineering.
By fostering cross-border research, teaching, and scholarly exchange, the Dekaban–Liddle Foundations help elevate the quality of higher education in Poland and contribute to long-term scientific and social development.
By fostering cross-border research, teaching, and scholarly exchange, the Dekaban–Liddle Foundations help elevate the quality of higher education in Poland and contribute to long-term scientific and social development.
HDFCC
The Hamtramck Drug Free Community Coalition was founded by the Piast Institute in 2007 in response to rising rates of substance abuse among Hamtramck youth. More information on www.HamtramckDrugFree.com
Notary Services
The Piast Institute provides notary services at the office (11633 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck) during business hours. Please call to schedule an appointment at 313-733-4535. The cost per notary is $10.00 and the document must be UNSIGNED prior to your appointment. Please bring a valid form of ID to confirm identification.
Seal of Biliteracy
A program of the Michigan Department of Education that certifies students with high proficiency in English and another foreign language.
Top 25 in 2025
This initiative is designed to spotlight and appreciate the remarkable achievements and leadership of Polish American individuals in Michigan. It provides an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate those who have made impactful contributions to their communities and beyond. Nomination form available on website.