Seattle Polish Foundation (SPF) is the main Polish‑American charity in Seattle and Washington State — and everything we do is about keeping Polish culture vibrant, visible, and fun in the Pacific Northwest. We sponsor cultural events, support local Polish organizations, and team up with partners across the region to bring Polish traditions to the wider community. 🌟 Our Big Events Polish Festival Seattle is our flagship celebration every July at Seattle Center. Since 2012, it’s

Please note that our Friday Dinner kitchen will be closed during July and August for a summer break. PHA is looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Friday, September 11, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Have a wonderful summer, and see you soon at the Polish Home Association!

Need something to do on July 11? Enjoy the Polish Fest but want to be more involved? Want a free t-shirt and food? Then sign up to volunteer at this year’s Polish Festival at Seattle Center! We still need lots of volunteers, especially helpers in the food tents! Bring your friends and family, help serve our guests, then enjoy our performances, booths, beer garden, and more! Use this link to sign up! We can’t wait

The Polish American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest (PACCPNW) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business and professional organization dedicated to promoting Polish‑American industry, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The Chamber works to build strong, lasting bridges between Polish and American enterprises and enhances the economic vitality of its members through networking, mentoring, and education. PACCPNW collaborates with academia, NGOs, government agencies, and a wide range of industries across the Pacific Northwest, throughout the United States, and internationally. Through

The Seattle Polish Film Festival has announced the winner of its 2026 Poster Competition — Everett Goodyear, a Vancouver‑based screenwriter and graduate student in Cinema and Media Studies at the University of British Columbia. His bold, cinematic design was selected from 59 submissions, reflecting one of the strongest and most diverse pools of entries the festival has seen in recent years.
Festival organizers expressed gratitude to all participating artists, noting that the quality of this year’s submissions made the selection process both exciting and challenging. They emphasized that they “wish [they] could use all of the amazing designs” and encouraged artists to return with new work next year.

Three University of Washington faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Their work spans environmental science, computing and engineering, addressing challenges ranging from climate resilience and ecosystem sustainability to artificial intelligence and accessible healthcare technologies.  Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences recognizes leaders across disciplines whose work advances research, public policy and the common good. The Academy elects roughly 250 members each year.  One of the scientists elected to this prestigious Academy is