DIRECTORY:
Organization of Chinese Americans, NY Chapter
P O Box 3233, Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008
http://www.oca-ny.org website
Area of Interest:
Organization - Asian Pacific American Social Political Empowerment
Primary Ethnic Community Served:
Asian Pacific Americans
Description:
OCA, New York Chapter is the local chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA). Founded in 1973, OCA is a national non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization of Americans of Chinese and Asian/Pacific Islander descent. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with over 80 chapters and affiliates across the nation, OCA is dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.
OCA's goals are:
- to advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment;
- to promote civic participation, education, and leadership;
- to advance coalitions and community building; and
- to foster cultural heritage.
"OCA, Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans."
Staff:
Jerry S.Y. Cheng, President
Yu-Sing Yee, Executive Vice President
Betty Chan, Treasurer
Frances Yen, Secretary
Submitted by:
Kai Yu
New - 01/25/06
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