Mission
The Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to unite Chinese Americans, raise awareness of the rights and obligations as an American citizen, and champion volunteerism and community service. More information can be found at its website ohiocaa.org.
Vision
To lead Ohio Chinese Americans in achieving equality in all aspects of American society.
Our Story
Ohio Chinese American Association was founded in March, 2016 as a Nonprofit Organization in Ohio, following the organization of the Feb 20, 2016 national rally to support former NYPD officer Peter Liang. The event was organized by a core committee of seven volunteers. A subsequent event, “Chinese Community and American Politics” forum was held in Dublin Ohio, to raise awareness of the 2016 presidential elections, and encourage Chinese Americans to go out to exercise their rights to vote during the elections.
We also witnessed a surge in the number of incidents relating to civil right violations of Chinese Americans including Ms. Xiafen Chen, a Chinese American hydrologist at the National Weathers Service in Wilmington, Ohio, and Dr. Xiaoxing Xi, a Chinese American and Department Chair at Template University, among many others. We believe it is urgent and necessary to call for more active participation on Chinese Americans in civil and political matters in the American society. OCAA was established as a response to the call for actions due to this worrying trend and sense of urgency to make Chinese American more aware of their civil rights and duties as American citizens, to let the Chinese American voice heard as an important part of the American society, to promote mutual understanding among different groups, and to champion the American values and make America better for all.
It is a long journey but the first step has to begin today. Your support is important to our cause, and to America overall.
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Tax ID
Ohio Chinese American Association is a nonprofit organization. Its federal tax ID is: 81-2261121.