| America has long been the "Melting Pot of the
World".
Just as other groups have done
before them, Arab immigrants have assimilated well into the
mainstream of American culture and daily life. New
generations of native-born Arab-Americans can benefit greatly
from the unique civilization of the Arab World, its identity, language, and
rich heritage.
Diversity has always added to the
richness of the United States. Arab Americans are a productive
community and contribute greatly to the success of this diversity.
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Benefits
of the 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. |
