THE POLISH PEOPLES' HOME ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1925.

Founding and Early Years (1925 - 1930)

A group of 38 Polish immigrants met at Holy Trinity Church to create a home for their community. By 1930, after years of effort and perseverance, they completed the construction of “Dom Polski,” a cultural hub for Polish immigrants in Windsor.

Wartime Contributions (1930 - 1945)

Dom Polski became a center for wartime support. Fundraisers were held for Polish soldiers and civilians. In 1941, it became the North American headquarters and recruiting center for the Polish Army under General Bronislaw Duch.

Postwar Immigration
& Cultural Growth
(1945 - 1985)

Windsor saw an influx of Polish immigrants and ex-soldiers who established lives in Canada. Dom Polski served as the heart of the community, preserving language and culture through festivals, performances, and social gatherings.

Rodzina Kowalski, Kraków

1940s

Święta Wielkanocne, Warszawa

1960s

Wakacje nad Bałtykiem

1980s

Artistic Renaissance and
Youth Engagement (1985 - 2000)

With 60th and 70th anniversaries celebrated, Dom Polski became a vibrant stage for traditional dance, theatre, and music. Notable groups like Krakowiaki, Tatry, and Plomien thrived, and Dom Polski supported rising talents like pianist Daniel Wnukowski.

Looking to the Future
(1995 - 2000 and Beyond)

Recognizing the limitations of the aging building, a Building Committee was formed in 1995 to explore expansion. The organization continues to support youth, culture, and community, looking toward a future built on decades of heritage and unity.