Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago

About Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago

For over a century, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has been a cornerstone of the Chicago, IL Chinese community, serving as a vital bridge between cultures and generations. Established in the 1880s and now based in its current home built in 1958, this nonprofit organization was founded on the principles of uniting overseas Chinese, promoting their welfare, and fostering genuine Sino-American friendship. The Association brings an oriental dimension to American life by helping new immigrants successfully integrate into Chicago while maintaining their cultural identity and values. The organization recognizes that community strength comes from supporting families through language assistance, educational opportunities, and practical life guidance. Beyond serving individual families, the Association demonstrates deep commitment to Chicago's most vulnerable residents through partnerships that provide nutritious meals, transportation assistance, and essential government services to seniors. By actively promulgating and sharing Chinese heritage with the broader Chicago community, the Association helps mainstream America understand and appreciate Chinese culture more deeply. Rooted in decades of dedicated service and sustained by community donations, the Association remains committed to its foundational mission of bringing the local Chinese community into the American mainstream while enriching the entire Chicago area through cultural exchange and meaningful community engagement.

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