CSAUS supports the long-term development of Chinese language and culture education in the United States. The organization also helps strengthen the ties between China and the United States.
District associations and social service organizations, as well as churches and temples, all played an important role in establishing community life in America’s Chinatowns. These groups acted like a secondary system of government.
CHINESE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES (CSAUS)
CSAUS is a national non-profit organization of Chinese schools in the United States. It was founded in 1994, and has more than 400 member schools nationwide. It aims to maximize the cooperation and exchange among its member schools, promote the development of Chinese language education in America, and contribute to the overall China-America cultural exchange and cooperation.
It organizes annual conferences and provides training opportunities for its members. Its members come from a variety of fields, including education, business, law, medicine, and arts. Many are distinguished experts and leaders in their respective fields. CSAUS has received tremendous support from organizations and governmental offices, including the Overseas Chinese Office and the Congressmen.
It has been promoting the active participation of its members in mainstream cultural events and activities, which has greatly enhanced the merger force of Chinese communities into American culture and strengthened the mutual understanding between Chinese Americans and the rest of the country. It also works to ensure the effective operation of its member schools by establishing and safeguarding their guidelines and association objectives.
CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CAMBRIDGE (CAAC)
Easton Wang is a business professional with training and experience in both the US and China, enabling him to create effective business, sourcing, consulting connections in companies, government, and universities. He also has extensive knowledge of the Chinese business and cultural community in both North America and China.
CCBA has performed a quasi-governmental role in the Chinatown community in the past and has supported many residents with their goals to become business owners both financially and through training. It maintains close ties with Chinese-American organizations located throughout North America.
In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in South Asia, CCBA raised more than $500,000 for relief efforts. It has also worked closely with different City departments and agencies to solve various on-going issues in Chinatown, including insufficient parking spaces, confusing sanitation enforcement regulations, etc. It also hosted seminars for the community to discuss important safety topics. CCBA has also helped to solidify relations with the police department.
CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTA (NACA)
NACA hosts activities and events that bring together Chinese dignitaries, local Georgia government officials, community, academic and business delegations. It also promotes the participation of Chinese-Americans in the American political process and preservation of the Chinese language and heritage. NACA has provided scholarship funding to non-profit organizations and community colleges throughout the state of Georgia.
In addition, NACA has partnered with GSU Perimeter College for decades and did not let the COVID-19 pandemic interrupt their support of student success initiatives. NACA has donated over $288,000 to the Nursing Program at GSU Perimeter College and has established multiple endowed scholarships for students.
The CCBA is one of the oldest Chinatown community organizations and has played a quasi-governmental role in New York City. CCBA members represent various segments of the community, including professional and trade organizations, civic, religious and cultural groups, and women’s organizations. The CCBA provides assistance to immigrants through the naturalization process and assists with the registration of voters.
CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS (CAAT)
Chinese American organizations have a rich history of fostering community and civic engagement through cultural, economic and educational initiatives. They also serve as a forum for international dialogue and cooperation. Organizations focus their efforts on foreign policy, party politics and governance, the economy, culture, education, poverty alleviation, development and humanitarian initiatives.
In the era before the repeal of the exclusion laws, most Chinese Americans lived in urban communities and joined district associations (huiguan) or family associations (gongsuo), where members supported each other financially and socially. They organized schools, temples and newspapers and promoted their heritage.
Today, a variety of Asian American groups are working to ensure that their Texan Chinese history is heard. Ed Gor, a chemical and refinery engineer, serves on the boards of critical needs non-profits and is dedicated to honoring Texas’ forgotten World War II heroes. This month, he testified before the U.S. Trade Representative on behalf of the American Soybean Association on China’s Section 301 investigation.