What Can I Do to Help?
Construction of the first-phase Multipurpose Building is already complete. It takes the commitment of many people to maintain this long-awaited dream. You can be a part of this important mission in preserving our Arab-American heritage, continuing our culture into the next century, and giving back to our community.
ACC can benefit from your talent, involvement, and participation. ACC carries substantial overhead, and your financial contribution guarantees the continuity of our mission, and helps in retiring the notes on the land and construction of the first building, and builds the momentum for future phases. The Center is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 “C’ 3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the full extent of the law. Donations of $500 or more are recognized on displays, or with metal plaques, bricks or ceramic tiles. Memorial gifts commemorating friends and family members are available. Major donors can endow whole rooms or parts of the facility. This is project will endure and grow in value for years and generations yet to come.
Benefits of Center
The Arab-American Cultural & Community Center will offer a wide range of programs, activities and functions, including:
Culture: Lectures on Arabic literature, arts and science, and exhibits and symposiums intended to promote the heritage and recognize past and present accomplishments of Arabs everywhere.
Language: Lessons to teach Arabic reading and writing skills at different levels, for adults and children alike.
Resource Center: An information center with emphasis on the Arab world and its history and culture; to include videos and exhibit materials.Museum: To preserve a historic and a genealogical record of Arabs and their families who have immigrated to Texas –who they were, when they came, where they settled, and what they achieved for themselves and for their communities.
Social: A common and inclusive meeting place for community groups and associations, as well as facilities for birthdays, graduations and weddings.
Charitable Work: carry out charitable functions and events to assist the needy and under-privileged, and to participate and collaborate with other such organizations in the greater Houston area.
Self-Development: Assist in promoting good citizenship and in developing productive members in society.
Community Outreach: Special activities, facilities and programs for senior citizens, families and children; job placement assistance and networking; medical, legal and professional services periodically available to Arab-Americans and to the greater public at large.
