Non-Profit Organization
Zambians in Northern California (ZANC)
Welcome to the Association of Zambians in Northern California, a non-profit organization serving as a place to share and celebrate the authentic Zambian culture through food, music, social events, professional development and family focused activities.
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Who We Are
ZANC is a registered and recognized 501(c) (3) non-profit public charity organization that seeks to improve the wellbeing of Zambians in communities where our supporters reside. Our mission is to preserve the culture and values that frame our unique history. We endeavor to support education, social economic and human development to help enrich our sphere of influence.
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Objectives and Goals
The Association is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and uniting Zambian culture in the Northern California community and also raising public awareness of the myriad of needs facing Zambians in our motherland. The objectives and goals of the Association shall be to:
Unite and galvanize the expatriate Zambian community in Northern California area behind a common goal. These goals shall be implemented by:
• Organizing social functions
• Encouraging participation in ZANC
• Organizing fundraising opportunities
• Identifying common needs of Zambian expatriates in the Northern California area
• Organizing and volunteering community service in Northern California area.
Participate in grass root development of Zambians in Zambia. Identify and harness from Northern California area resources to benefit grass roots development in Zambia. These goals
shall be implemented by:
• Networking and identifying projects in Zambia that will benefit from ZANC support
• Identifying affiliates in Zambia with which we can coordinate efforts
• Developing criteria to evaluate projects
• Developing strategies to influence implementation
GET INVOLVED
SERVICE/SKILLS OFFERING
You are welcome to offer special skills or talents to the association. We especially need caterers, graphic designers, event planners, photographers, printers and other specialized skills. We look forward to working with you to enable you make a difference in your community.
TANGIBLE ITEMS
If you wish to donate tangible items like computers, books and other valuables, we gladly accept such donations. You can also donate gift cards which can be used as raffle prizes during community events or go towards other worthy causes.
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
You can make a financial contribution to the association any time. You can also make a designated donation through the treasurer or any member of the executive committee.