Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL)
About
The Chinese American Association of Lexington is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served Lexington and its Chinese American community since 1983. Its work spans civic engagement, cultural sharing, educational support and youth leadership development, with a stated commitment to social justice and advocacy. The association welcomes people regardless of background and aims to give volunteers a place to shine and use their talents while strengthening community bonds.
Cultural events are a visible part of the calendar, including a Lunar New Year celebration, a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and the Boston International Asian Music Festival. Committees carry out much of the work: a civic engagement group encourages participation in town activities, elections and governance, while a community service committee manages volunteers, builds leadership in the next generation through service, and helps newly arrived families with local schools, resources and culture.
What to Know
- President Dr. Hua Wang received the AAPI Commission’s Leadership in Inclusion and Diversity Award.
- Donations can be made by check, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal or credit card and are eligible for company matching programs.
- Finance and governance committees oversee the organization’s financial integrity and board practices.
- Volunteers can get help with President’s Volunteer Service Award applications and verification.
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