Community Events
Community events we participated in as guests and partners.
2026 New American Leadership Institute
Komite Ayiti is a proud partner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) and was recently invited last month to the 2026 New American Leadership Institute graduation at City Hall.
Our president, Garry Bien-Aime, presented a speech on how to start a nonprofit in Maryland.
2026 Pulaski Day Commemoration & Recognition of the USA's 250th Anniversary
Each year, the Polish Heritage Association of Maryland holds a ceremony and wreath-laying at the Pułaski Monument in Patterson Park, followed by a reception, to honor Casimir Pułaski, the Father of the American Cavalry. The event also highlights the historical role of Haiti and the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue—the military regiment of free Black and mixed-race men from Haiti who fought alongside Pułaski at the Battle of Savannah, where he sacrificed his life for American independence.
This year's 250th Anniversary, in October 2026, commemoration featured government officials, local community groups, and Komite Ayiti. During the ceremony, Komite Ayiti delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of partnership and expressing deep appreciation to the Polish soldiers who supported Haiti in its own fight for independence.