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Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, D.C.
About Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, D.C.
Since its establishment in the 1940s, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC has served as the heart of community advocacy and mutual aid for Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans. Comprised of 30 member organizations working together as the Overseas Delegation, the CCBA represents a unified voice for the local Chinese population and has become an indispensable intermediary authority resolving disputes and addressing community needs with dignity and compassion.
The organization's history reflects its deep commitment to social justice and community empowerment. In the 1970s, when city development threatened to displace elderly Chinese residents, the CCBA successfully negotiated with city officials to construct the Wah-Luck House, providing dignified subsidized housing for over 150 families. On the national stage, the CCBA joined other Chinese benevolent associations to form the National Chinese Welfare Council in 1957, working tirelessly with the White House, State Department, and Congress to increase the Chinese immigration quota from 200 to 40,000 annually—a historic achievement that transformed opportunities for countless families.
Today, the CCBA continues evolving to meet contemporary immigrant challenges including English language learning, healthcare navigation, tax assistance, Social Security benefits, and naturalization support. The organization also honors its traditional values by providing free burial sites at multiple cemeteries for impoverished families, ensuring that even the poorest members can maintain dignity in death despite being far from their homeland. Through its comprehensive approach to community welfare, the CCBA of Washington, DC remains a beacon of support and advocacy for the Chinese American community.