Since 2024, NFCACF has been at a crossroads. We were incredibly busy with events in Zagreb and on the island of Vis, with over 2,000 Croatian Americans attending the CFU Adult and Junior Tam Festival in Croatia. NFCACF organized a memorial reception in Zagreb to honor Dr. William Novick, who operated on over 530 Croatian children (1993–2003). U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Nathalie Rayes has spoken highly of our continued advocacy and community engagements in support of Croatia. Additionally, we held a successful 2024 Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame Banquet in Pittsburgh, where eleven athletes were inducted at a sold-out ceremony with 330 guests in attendance.

Now, 2025 has granted us amazing opportunities with a new class of representatives for the Congressional Croatian Caucus (CCC) and possible public-affairs engagements with the new U.S. Ambassador to Croatia. As we forge ahead, we remain committed to these endeavors in Washington, DC and beyond, and we continue our partnerships with local and national groups to advocate for Croatian-American interests and strengthen our cultural bonds through diplomacy and cultural enrichment.

This year, our goals hinge on the support of our community—time, talent, and treasure—to further our mission-driven work. With several key milestones outlined for 2025, we warmly invite you to join us in our collective efforts as we seek to:

  1. Continue advocacy for the Avoidance of Double Taxation Treaty with ACAP’s working committee, high-level Senators, and CCC members, aiming for ratification in the U.S. Senate.
  2. Continue community engagements with the Croatian Embassy, including a November 21st event marking the 1100th anniversary of King Tomislav’s coronation, featuring Dr. Tomislav Galović (Zagreb) and Željko Bartulović (Rijeka).
  3. Advance planning for the third Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame induction (October 2026), building on the success of the Pittsburgh banquet on October 26, 2024.
  4. Maintain our role as a primary fundraising organization for Special Olympics based in Zagreb, Croatia.

These initiatives are just a glimpse of how your generous donations fuel our mission for the Croatian-American community. We invite you to consider donating this year and are grateful for your thoughtful consideration for your 2025 or 2026 donation.

Online Giving:
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Checks can be mailed to:

Attn. Mark Plavetic, NFCACF
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE
P.O. Box 78152
Washington, D.C. 20013

 

How your donation helps
Every dollar donated supports our mission to preserve and promote Croatian-American heritage. Your generosity funds scholarships for students, cultural and historical programs, and community initiatives that strengthen ties between Croatia and the United States.

Thank you to all our past and future donors — your continued trust and generosity make our work possible and help the Croatian-American community thrive for generations to come.