Chinese Club of Western New York, a.k.a. CCWNY, was originally formed as the Chinese Club of Buffalo in 1954 by the local Chinese American community. We are a charitable corporation under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the New York State, and in 1988, we were recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our officers are all volunteers.
Today, we have hundreds of active members and various community groups such as Buffalo Chinese School, Western New York Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Buffalo Chinese Health Professionals, Youth Club, Senior Club, etc.
Through organizing community events and services, we preserve our culture and promote fellowship among members. We cultivate a social network of trust and participate in local events. As a member of the greater community, we promote cultural exchanges. We welcome new and old friends to join us to build a more cohesive community, enhance our image, and grow our influence.
西纽约中华联谊会的前身是1954年由华裔社区发起成立的水牛城华人俱乐部，之后根据纽约州《非盈利组织法》第402条注册为公益组织，并在1988年获得IRS认可为501(c)(3)非盈利组织。联谊会完全由志愿者管理，目前有数百名会员和多个社团组织（包括中文学校，华人商会，华人医疗卫生职业者协会、青少年部、老人部等）。通过组织社区活动和服务，我们传承中华文化，鼓励会员的互助和友谊，培养基于信任的人际网络，参与本地社区活动，促进文化交流。衷心欢迎新老朋友加入我们，集社区力量，展华人形象，扩社会影响。
Provide a centralized home for the local Chinese community in WNY.
- Celebrate our culture and heritage.
- Connect and communicate with our local community.
- Engage, empower, and support for our members.
Support the Chinese-American community as part of the overall community.
- Bridge the communication gaps via cultural introduction.
- Support the overall community as a group by demonstrating the values and contributions we bring to the community.
- Work toward increasing representation in local government policy-making.
Promote a mutual cultural exchange with the overall community.
- Identification of cultural differences, and imitating discussion for mutual understanding.
- Actively coordinate social events and activities, including but not limited to events open to the general public.
Oversee the Buffalo Chinese School, which provides all levels of Chinese language classes to kids of our members.
- Supervise operations at the Buffalo Chinese School, offering comprehensive Chinese language instruction catering to the diverse needs of our members’ children.
- Facilitate a dynamic learning environment encompassing all proficiency levels, ensuring a rich educational experience for young learners within our community.
Membership Benefits
Be eligible to register your kids for the classes at the Buffalo Chinese School.
Expand your social network in the Chinese American community. Join any of our sub-groups and their activities.
Participate in various activities and events organized by the CCWNY, and enjoy membership discount or free entrance at these events.
Join our community correspondence list for all updates on our club activities.
Join Facebook and WeChat groups, and share information with the community.
Enjoy discounts at local restaurants and retailers.
Opportunities to volunteer for the community.
Vote at our election.
More to come…
Note: some sub-groups have their own membership requirements.
集社区力量 展华人形象 扩社会影响
Certificate of Incorporation
We are a charitable corporation under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the New York State
We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization recognized by IRS
Each year we are required by law to file an IRS 990 EZ form. The most recent 3 years’ forms are available at GuideStar.
我们是纽约州《非盈利组织法》第402条认证公益组织。
我们是IRS认证501(c)(3)非盈利组织。
我们每年依法提交 IRS 990 EZ 表格，最近三年的表格可在 GuideStar 查询。
