About Us
The Albanian Community of Michigan is a non-profit organization established in 2022.
We are passionate about our community and creating an organization that supports young Albanians.
All donations contribute to our long-term goal of opening a community center based in Michigan where our youth can gather and learn about our history, culture and continue to carry on the legacy of our partnerships and dedication to the Albanian community.
What we do
We partner with Michigan entrepreneurs who serve soft drink beverages at their establishments and provide them the opportunity to partner with Reyes Coca-Cola, Leonard’s Syrups and MI-CO2 for an exclusive discount. Once you are an established member through the Albanian Community of Michigan, you are automatically contributing to our cause, one beverage at a time. For every discounted beverage and/or CO2 purchased for your business, your affiliated beverage partner (Coca-Cola, Leonard’s Syrups, MI-CO2) will donate to the Albanian Community of Michigan.
Why we do it
True patriots of our countries, each board member came to America to build a better life for themselves and their families. Each member came onboard with one goal in mind — A chance to give back to the community that made them who they are and support the next generation of Albanians.
That’s why we’ve dedicated this organization to building a cultural center based in Michigan. This center will be home to where our youth can gather, learn about our history, carry on traditions and continue the spirit of giving back to our community.
On January 25, 2023 we finalized and signed our contract with Coca-Cola, Leonard’s Syrups and MI-CO2 documenting one of the biggest partnerships in Albanian history. We are proud to partner with Reyes Coca-Cola, Leonard’s Syrups and MI-CO2 and look forward to all we can achieve together.
Board of Directors
Gjevalin Gegaj - President
Agron Dedivanaj - Vice President
Vilson Sinishtaj - Chairman
Driton Palushaj - Chairman
Nua Gjelaj - Treasurer
Marjan Gjetaj Treasurer
Donny Lucaj - Secretary
Alred Palushaj - Secretary
Gjergj Gjetaj - Board Member
Nikolle Gojqaj - Board Member
Mikel Demaj - Board Member
Nua Grabanica - Board Member
Ndrec Merdita - Board Member
Our Mission
Positively impacting the Albanian community by partnering with local entrepreneurs to help lower operating costs and increase business revenue
Our Community
Michigan is the second largest Albanian-American community in the United States. Home to over 160,000 Albanian-Americans
Our Partnerships
We partner with major corporations to offer local entrepreneurs exclusive discounts to beverage options that help their business thrive and give back to the Albanian community