CCBA is an umbrella organization for Chinese-American businesses, civic and religious organizations, and family associations. It also encourages participation in the American political process and preservation of Chinese cultural heritage.
The oldest community organization in New York City, the CCBA is based on clan affiliations and has historically performed a quasi-governmental role. Its members provide orientation, bureaucratic help, translation services, credit and mutual aid.
CCBA
CCBA (Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association) is a non-profit organization that represents Chinese families in the United States. Its headquarters are in the heart of Chinatown. Its board members rotate the presidency every two months for fairness. Its governing board also includes representatives from each family association.
The CCBA supports its members and helps them integrate into mainstream American society. Its activities include college scholarships, Chinese language classes, and community picnics. Its 501(c)(3) status makes it eligible for tax-deductible donations.
The CCBA is also known for its role in advocating democracy and seeking welfare for fellow compatriots. It has also worked to increase the number of Chinese citizens who vote. It also sponsors a number of events, including the annual New Year’s dinner and dance. CCBA’s goal is to promote the heritage of Chinese Americans and build up their sense of pride. The CCBA also works closely with mainstream organizations to provide services for the local community.
CSAUS
The CSAUS is an organization that provides support and services for Chinese language and culture schools in the United States. Its activities include promoting development and improvement of Chinese language education frameworks and systems, coordinating knowledge and resources in the field, and helping Chinese schools to integrate into mainstream American society.
The association also helps its members to promote cultural and educational exchanges between China and the United States. It has hosted several delegations of business and cultural leaders from both countries.
CSAUS’s national conference is held every other year, and it has a membership of over 400 Chinese schools nationwide. The association hosts a variety of events, including a Chinese New Year dinner/dance that benefits its scholarship fund and a monthly newsletter. Moreover, it sponsors community picnics and holds cultural dance lessons. The CSAUS is an important part of the community, and it aims to preserve and promote the richness of Chinese culture in the United States.
NACA
NACA connects higher education institutions and professional schools with the entertainment industry, hosting events with musical artists and comedians. The organization also offers a national convention that brings together campus programmers and agents from the entertainment industry. Its resources include educational sessions and workshops on student and professional leadership development, programming, multicultural education, and campus organization.
NACA engineers at world-class laboratories and wind tunnels across the United States made fundamental advances in aeronautical research that led to victory in World War II, spawned a leading civil aviation manufacturing industry, propelled supersonic flight, supported national security during the Cold War, and laid the groundwork for modern space travel. The NACA laboratories and wind tunnels continue to play an important role in the development of revolutionary aerospace technologies. Textual records in this collection include security-classified and unclassified central correspondence, 1917-58; office files; card file on individuals and inventions; and other miscellaneous records. Also included are photographs and slides, ephemera, and video tapes.
CAFIU
The delegation found genuine interest on the part of our Chinese discussion partners in Liberal International positions concerning democracy, legal reform, economic reform and social measures. These topics are all areas of concern for China’s position in the world and also for its future relations with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet.
During their stay in Beijing, Lanzhou and Shanghai the delegation discussed a variety of issues with Chinese representatives from the National People’s Congress (which had just started its annual session that week), the CPPCC and local authorities. The discussions were very encouraging, as they were characterised by their directness and openness. The delegates saw that this offers a basis for further and much more detailed conversations. The delegation was also impressed by the extent to which economic reform has taken place in China and that this has brought many positive results. It was also interesting to see the different levels of economic development in this vast country.