Learn more about BAYCC’s mission, vision, and the values that guide our work in fostering education, community engagement, and youth empowerment. Discover our story and the impact we’ve made since 2002.
...is to improve the lives of youth, individuals, families and our communities through community engagement, education and youth services.
...is a community in which a variety of people from all walks of life interact with and influence each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening the community and promoting the growth of human values. Bay Area Cultural Connections champions diversity and inclusion as fundamental core values. We believe that a society full of different values, traditions, and ideas is a powerful way to embrace peace and equality.
Every person deserves respect, equality, and the opportunity to thrive.
Communication and mutual understanding are essential for peace.
Protecting the environment and ensuring its preservation for generations to come.
We view cultural, religious, and personal differences as sources of richness and strength.
Giving back to society is a moral and spiritual duty.
Learning and teaching are the cornerstones of individual and community development.
BAYCC offers a variety of educational programs, including weekend school, home school, seminars, workshops, tutoring, and cultural courses. These initiatives promote intellectual growth, instill universal human values, and empower individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
BAYCC fosters connections and mutual understanding through dialogue sessions, cultural festivals, trips, and communal dinners like Thanksgiving and Ramadan. By hosting academic panels and engaging in activities supporting children and youth in shelters or experiencing homelessness, BAYCC creates inclusive spaces that promote empathy, celebrate diversity, and provide care for those in need.
Youth are the future, and BAYCC is committed to empowering them through mentorship, community service, and educational workshops on career planning, life skills, and more, fostering confidence, leadership, and social responsibility to help them thrive and achieve their potential.
..are touched every year through our diverse programs, fostering education, providing vital services, and promoting unity.
..are educated every year through our weekend schools and home school programs
..experiencing homelessness or in foster care were served through our efforts.
..are engaged every year in meaningful dialogue and collaboration through our interfaith programs.
..find joy and growth every year through our winter and summer retreats.
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We’re thrilled to provide financial support to committed full-time students in Northern California who are college-bound high school seniors, ESL students, or attending a United States-accredited college or graduate program.
We have two scholarship programs:
