About The
Macedonian Patriotic Organization
Our Organization
Founded on October 22, 1922, the Macedonian Patriotic Organization of the United States and Canada (MPO) is the oldest not-for-profit organization of Americans and Canadians of Macedonian descent in North America, and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Throughout our long history, we have never wavered from our founding principle to be “A Switzerland in the Balkans.” This means we remain committed to celebrating our ancestors’ historical Macedonian roots regardless of their country affiliation (i.e., Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia). While the fundamental mission of the MPO remains unchanged, the MPO has evolved and is currently a multi-faceted not-for-profit organization that:
- Promotes and preserves our Macedonian customs, history, and traditions;
- Celebrates the achievements of Macedonians and their contributions to the United States of America and Canada;
- Engages in philanthropic endeavors in the United States, Canada, and our ancestral Macedonia.
Our Mission
The MPO’s mission is the continued work for human, civil, and economic rights for all Macedonians worldwide. We work tirelessly to promote and preserve the ethnic traditions, customs, and history of our people while focusing on promoting and developing our youth’s cultural and social growth. As we maintain and strengthen our organization. The annual convention and The Macedonian Tribune are our primary vehicles for achieving our mission.
MPO Structure
The MPO is governed by its duly elected nine-member Central Committee of Trustees with input provided by local chapters. The MPO currently has chapters in the following locations:
Chicago, Illinois: Pirin
Cincinnati, Ohio: Bistritsa
Columbus, Ohio: Freedom
Detroit, Michigan: Fatherland
Fort Wayne, Indiana: Kostur
Indianapolis, Indiana: Damyan Gruev
Las Vegas, Nevada: Ilinden
Northeastern US: Strumishkata Petorka
Toronto, Ontario: Victory
Youngstown, Ohio: Todor Alexandroff
The deadline to submit an application to establish a new chapter is June 1.
Become a Member
Become a member of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization! These membership levels are open to any person of Macedonian descent who is at least eighteen (18) years old and their spouses/partners.
