Tigray Community Center
Tigray Community Center
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History
History
TCC is a nonprofit organization established in 1989 under the Washington State 501c3 law. TCC is free of political and religious activity following the Washington State law and its bylaw. TCC was formed to represent and integrate Tigrayan immigrants and refugees in the State of WA, making a positive impact while maintaining its cultural identity and heritage. It has been serving Tigrayans in the State of WA for over 30 years. Discrimination, harassment, bullying, and other illegal activities by members or nonmembers in the name of TCA are against the principles of TCC and the Washington State law.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
TCC's mission is to accommodate the seamless integration of all Tigrayans living in Washington State with common values into American society. TCC aims to create a civically engaged and united community dedicated to enriching community members' lives. To promote and encourage self-reliance by providing services to improve the well-being of its members and inspire successful assimilation into the new homeland. With a focus on unity, education, and health, the community assists members and nonmembers in navigating the complex web of social services. It addresses the root causes of the barriers that limit the immigrant's economic and social progress.
Vision
Vision
Over 30 years ago, a small group came together to create the Tigrayan Community Center and set out to preserve the rich culture and heritage of Tigrayans in the State of WA. To enable Tigrayan dissent Ethiopians living in WA to become socially active and civically engaged citizens. It aims to preserve the rich cultural Tigrayan heritage to pass it on to the next generation. To provide our youth with cultural roots and wings. Provide a center where members could meet and exercise their shared values and customs. To foster and develop unity within the community, empowerment, grassroots leadership, advocacy, and organizing to address our community's immediate and long-term issues locally and nationally.
Our core values
Our core values
To celebrate the diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, and political viewpoints of our community members.
Upholding accountability and transparency by creating a welcoming and empowering environment where all Tigrayans learn, grow, and empower one another.
By creating partnerships and fostering stronger relationships with other community organizations.
By fostering dialogue and open discussions as a way of solving issues.
Services provided
Services provided
Sponsoring and hosting health fairs
Senior activities
Burial services upon the passing on of community members.
Youth activities.
Women association
Cultural celebrations.
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