Roselle Sister Cities Association

had a very nice time at this fest. food was great and beverages where nice and cold, the entertainment was very good

Roselle sister Cities Association Polish Committee rocks!! Love the #PoloniaDay theme--especially the 50/50 raffle !! Thank you!!♥♥♥
I also want to say that I participated in a raffle and won the prize������.

I was introduced to Roselle Sister Cities by a business colleague and the mission of the organization caught my attention. It is to both

1) build a local/regional awareness of the international relationships between American cities and those in countries that are often the birthplace of our ancestors. And

2) Grow the relationship between American cities and those like minded cities of other nations. Building relationships across the world promotes the sharing of ideas for the common good and Democracy as a whole.

Bochnia, Poland

We at Home Care Powered by AUAF feel truly privileged to share our wonderful experiences with the Roselle Sister Cities Association. Their dedication to creating inclusive, engaging experiences shines at every event and they have significantly enriched our community. It’s a joy to support their efforts, which resonate so deeply with our own mission of care and connection. We wish them all the best with their initiatives and we look forward to making a difference together.

It is my joy and privilage that 25 years ago I acted as a… „Godfather” :) for this initiative and I have found it now so profitable for both sister cities. I’m really glad that the bonds between the two cities and their people are stronger and stronger with the years that passed and I hope same for years to come.

I must say, I am happy to have come across Roselle FB page. I am impressed with with their community involvement and enjoy learning of their associations event's.

Cordially
Sister Cities Association of Belvidere

Roselle Sister Cities Association is an amazing organization that provides ample opportunities to meet people in the local community, share an appreciation for our international groups, and give back. We work together to put on great events throughout the community, as well as raise funds. We have donated to many local charities and support our sister cities internationally. I have learned so much for members within the organization and have made lifelong friends.

I’m a member of RSCA-Polish Committee since 2012 and enjoy the membership and our mission a lot. We have a Sister City in Bochnia, Poland since 2003, which we visited a few times. We also hosted representatives from Bochnia who visited Roselle, including the mayors. Currently, our German and Italian Committees are working on establishing sister city in Germany and Italy. It is a lengthy process, but some day Roselle will have three Sister Cities! We all work together to promote Roselle, IL to the World and actively take part in our town’s Events like Taste of Roselle or Rose Parade. We donate to local 501c organizations, we helped Bochnia with housing of Ukrainian refugees in 2022 and offer scholarship to schools in Bochnia. Please find more information on our website and follow activities on Facebook. RSCA is a member of Illinois Sister Cities and Sister Cities International. If interested in volunteering and/or donation, please visit our website.

Wonderful organization! Very welcoming, very involved in the Roselle community, and building relationships across the world!

Really promotes relationships within the community and the world!

This is a great organization that helps benefit Roselle and our partner city Bochnia. Time is continually offered to contribute to the city, businesses, organizations, scholarships and charities, If you want to give your time and join an organization, check us out,

This group is very active in our community promoting cooperation between cities in different countries. They take part in activities like our Taste or Roselle food fest. A welcome group for our community.

As a Roselle Village Trustee, I know Roselle Sister Cities is not only a great organization for what it does to bridge people across the world, but also for what the Association does to give back to the community locally. I can’t wait to see the future Bridges that will be built - Germany next!

Lee Trejo, Roselle Village Trustee

Roselle Sister City Association is an extraordinary nonprofit supported by dedicated individuals. It continues to make donations in support of community organizations and has helped bring guests to Roselle from sister city Bochnia, Poland for cultural and educational exchanges. Roselle Sister City Association has participated in local cultural celebrations such as the Rose Parade and Taste of Roselle. A recent event was held outdoors in Roselle, "Erntedankfest", to share the progress made in the search for a sister city in Germany. Opportunities are provided to form new friendships, share our hospitality and culture with our neighbors at home and internationally. This fosters a peaceful understanding of who we are and how much we are alike.

As I've learned as co-chair of the German Committee over the past year, it is one thing to secure a Sister Cities partnership, yet quite another to sustain true efforts in fostering a robust and lifelong relationship. Through their 20 plus year partnership with Bochnia, Poland. RSCA has done an exceptional job in setting the highest standard for the German and Italian Sister Cities Committees. Through thoughtfully planned fundraisers and the efforts of both committee and community members, many Bochnia high schoolers have been afforded the opportunity to visit Roselle and to enjoy the U S. cultural and educational experience. They remain integral to the fabric of Roselle's history and culture and are visible at many local events promoting the tried and true RSCA values of peaceful and positive foreign relations through cultural exchange, void of political agendas. Thank you to the RSCA for nurturing the "arms wide open" community that Roselle is and remains.

As the Mayor of Roselle, I would like to personally thank the Roselle Sister Cities Association for their continuous generosity to our community. I admire that they are always looking for new and innovative ways to grow their membership to adopt other ethnic sister cities and also for the relationship that they have formed with Roselle's first Sister City Bochnia, Poland. It is with great expectation that I look forward to the Roselle Sister Cities Association's next endeavors. I know that whatever it will be, many will benefit from their hard work and dedication. Again, thank you to the Village of Roselle's Sister Cities Association!

Mayor Andrew J "Andy" Maglio

I have been fortunate to be involved with the Roselle Sister Cities Association as a member of the committee searching for a German Sister City. We are excited to follow the excellent example set by the Polish committee who have had an ongoing, active relationship with Bochnia, Poland for 20 plus years. The cultural and educational exchanges that Roselle has had with Bochnia haas helped to build world peace and cultural awareness. The group is a stand out in our community, participating in many community events such as the Annual Rose Fest, the annual Rose parade and The Taste of Roselle. The group donates locally as well as in conjunction with the Sister City in Poland. We are fortunate to have this group representing our town in such a positive way in the world.

The Roselle Sister Cities has continued to be an active organization in our town for decades. They have fostered great dialogue and fellowship that transcends our national boundaries. I’m excited to see how the group continues to grow and remain relevant to our community for years to come!

The Roselle Sister Cities Association continues to create and enjoy cultural connections with other international communities. Our principal activities include creating and growing social relationships with communities in Poland, Germany and Italy. Roselle, located in the western suburbs of nearby Chicago, Illinois, offers a rich variety of educational, business and cultural experiences. The Roselle Sister Cities Association consists of several volunteers who are involved in Roselle with several leadership responsibilities. Our goal is to learn and grow and to connect with others around the world who share similar interests.
David W Smith

Rosella Sister cities is super active non profit. They are involved in every public event that the city holds and are always enthusiastically promoting quality cultural exchange with Bochnia Poland. My family has never missed out on a chance to purchase sweet corn at their tent at the Taste of Roselle (except this year with covid) Every person in the organization is looking to give back and share a polish experience. Sister cities constantly donates locally and to their sister city Bochnia financially and culturally.

Great not for profit. I have enjoyed working with the board members and found them to be be dedicated public servants. Willing to promote both the interests of their community and the sister cities. Plus their efforts are highly educational for the children. Kenneth Johnson

Roselle Sister Cities Association is a great nonprofit that embodies culture, family, values, and community. It is a great way to get in touch with your roots and work with others that have a similar bond. There are three great committee's including German, Polish, and Italian. Roselle is wonderful town to live and RSCA brings you closer to members of your community that you may not have otherwise known. They donate locally and bring guests to our town from Bochnia for cultural as well as education exchange.

Short of relocating to another country, there's no better substitute for learning about and experiencing other cultures than Sister Cities programs. And Roselle's volunteers have the experience and knowledge to pull it off better than anyone, orchestrating events to share the things that matter the most: food, music, and dancing!
They really do enrich the lives of those interested in understanding the residents of another country.

The Roselle Sister Cities was established in 2003. It was founded on the idea of bringing peace to the world one friendship at a time. Formal agreements between Bochnia, Poland and Roselle were signed and a peace pole was erected in each city, commemorating the event. Written in several languages it says, "let peace prevail on earth."
Many personal exchanges have taken place, especially those involving students.
Roselle Sister Cities had numerous fund raising events to financially assist students from Bochnia traveling to Roselle.
Students were chosen from academic and artistic contest winners. Due to the corona virus, their fund raising activities are severely limited.
-Carolyn Dawley

The Roselle Sister Cities Association is a gem in the community! They foster great relations and understanding across international borders. Everyone gets to feel a renewed sense of pride in their own country, as they show off and share the things that feel most special to them, whether it is the food, the music, the dancing, the holidays, and more. They also broaden the experience and understanding of their residents for another country. It is vital to create these relationships that allow some to remain connected to their roots and others to grow beyond what they are already comfortable with. We always need opportunities to learn how we are more similar to people from other lands, than we are different.

They have also been generous members of their community, going out of their way to raise funds to support the disabled, the veterans, the hungry and more. I wish them many more years of success!

Roselle Sister Cities Association's mission is to promote the Village of Roselle and build relationships with cities and people from other countries. We initiate and establish direct contact with a country’s citizens, sharing and exchanging our culture, history & youth education, improving understanding & respect between people from other countries, exchanging our values in life and assisting with community challenges. The Association also promotes local, state, and national programs for international and municipal organizations, and connects local businesses to foster economic growth.

Each year, the association makes charitable contributions to the community. Past donations have included gifts to:
Polish Museum of America
Stepping Stones (Women escaping Domestic Violence)
Trinity Adult Day Care Center
Roselle Library Foundation
American Legion Post 1084
Roselle Lions Club
Roselle History Museum
United Methodist Church of Roselle Food Pantry
Village of Roselle (Reforestation)
and more.