Overview of ICA of CJ
India Cultural Association of Central Jersey is one of the pioneering cultural organizations in the tri-state area. Established in 1982, the Association caters to the growing needs of the Asian Indian community in cultural,
educational and community service areas.
Dedicated to the goal of preserving, promoting and enhancing an understanding of Indian culture and its values among our children and other communities, this Association has grown to become one of the foremost organizations of its kind and represents 500+ families today.
Since 1982, the Association has encouraged and trained literally thousands of children in the fine art of Indian folk dances, music and other cultural activities. Many of these children have won trophies and awards of
excellence at various national events. The Association holds about twelve major cultural, educational and recreational events in the central New Jersey area every year and has provided opportunities to children and adults to achieve leadership qualities, group participation, and artistic expression.
We take pride in the fact that over the past several years, we have provided close to $400,000 in educational scholarships to more than 800 high school graduates and college students to promote higher education.
Our Association has undertaken fund raising activities to help the victims of several natural calamities. We have provided relief to victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake ($94,000), Edison gas pipe disaster, Far East Tsunami ($20,000), Katrina flood, Haiti earthquake and, most recently, the hurricane Sandy. ICA has pledged to donate $5,000 to the Sandy victims.
Our goal is to continue our tradition and provide more activities of interest to our children, our youngsters, and senior citizens of our community. We actively encourage higher education, cultural upbringing, health, and
financial well being.
Voluntary participation is the hallmark of our Association. We value honesty, integrity, dedication and commitment. Accountability and responsibility are our watchwords and our tradition. Recognizing and meeting the cultural and educational needs of our children and the community is our direction.
India Cultural Association of Central Jersey is one of the pioneering cultural organizations in the tri-state area. Established in 1982, the Association caters to the growing needs of the Asian Indian community in cultural,
educational and community service areas.
Dedicated to the goal of preserving, promoting and enhancing an understanding of Indian culture and its values among our children and other communities, this Association has grown to become one of the foremost organizations of its kind and represents 500+ families today.
Since 1982, the Association has encouraged and trained literally thousands of children in the fine art of Indian folk dances, music and other cultural activities. Many of these children have won trophies and awards of
excellence at various national events. The Association holds about twelve major cultural, educational and recreational events in the central New Jersey area every year and has provided opportunities to children and adults to achieve leadership qualities, group participation, and artistic expression.
We take pride in the fact that over the past several years, we have provided close to $400,000 in educational scholarships to more than 800 high school graduates and college students to promote higher education.
Our Association has undertaken fund raising activities to help the victims of several natural calamities. We have provided relief to victims of the 2001 Gujarat earthquake ($94,000), Edison gas pipe disaster, Far East Tsunami ($20,000), Katrina flood, Haiti earthquake and, most recently, the hurricane Sandy. ICA has pledged to donate $5,000 to the Sandy victims.
Our goal is to continue our tradition and provide more activities of interest to our children, our youngsters, and senior citizens of our community. We actively encourage higher education, cultural upbringing, health, and
financial well being.
Voluntary participation is the hallmark of our Association. We value honesty, integrity, dedication and commitment. Accountability and responsibility are our watchwords and our tradition. Recognizing and meeting the cultural and educational needs of our children and the community is our direction.
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