World Lebanese Cultural Union
Massachusetts Council
Boston Chapter
Welcome
The WLCU is a non-profit organization, non-sectarian, and independent of the Lebanese government. The interest of the organization includes the preservation of the homeland as an independent democratic country, which promotes human rights, freedom and justice.
The World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) is an International Non-governmental Organization (INGO) associated with the UN DPI and accredited with the ECOSOC of the UN. The organization is registered in New York, USA as a Trans Global Corporation (TGC).
The WLCU was founded in 1959 with the goal to unite descendants of Lebanese origin and friends of Lebanon into one worldwide organization and to promote and preserve Lebanese culture and heritage ensuring its spirit for generations to come.
Mission Statement:
The WLCU strives to unite descendants of Lebanese origin and friends of Lebanon into one worldwide organization or union with the aim to promote and preserve Lebanese culture and heritage and to ensure its spirit for generations to come. The WLCU currently maintains 390 active Chapters Worldwide that work in coordination to further its mission and goals.
WLCU Massachusetts Council
The WLCU Massachusetts Council, also known as WLCU Boston Chapter, (WLCU Boston) is affiliated with the Global WLCU and is its oldest Chapter in North America. It was established in 1960 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a non-profit corporation.
WLCU Boston is recognized as a tax exempt charitable organization by the US Internal Revenue Service, under section 501 (c)3 of the code.
WLCU Boston adheres to the principles of the Global WLCU and operates locally in Massachusetts advancing the goals of the WLCU with its own local objectives.
The Boston chapter has a dual Cultural & Charitable mission, with the goals to:
- Promote and preserve the Lebanese culture and identity.
- Be model citizens and contribute positively to our local communities.
- Network people of Lebanese origin from all over the world.
- Provide resources and information through community events, digital media and any other form of communication to foster an active Lebanese community and link people to share ideas, resource, projects, etc. in order to advance the community's goals.
- Contribute positively to Lebanon
Because every hand counts: Please contact us and get involved with our various cultural and charitable activities. We look forward to seeing you!
Board of Directors
Mr. Michel (Mike) Hajjar, President
Mr. Elias Harik, Secretary and Investment Fund Manager
Mr. Checrallah Abichaker, Treasurer
Mr. Walid Moubarak, 1st Vice President
Ms. . Henriette Kassis, 2nd Vice President
Mr. Elias Ghazali, 3rd Vice President
Mr. John Audi, President of the Engineering society
Mr. Tony Saroufim, Prior President
Our Charitable Mission
A Credible network of charities
We support and work with charitable organizations in Lebanon that are recognized by the Lebanese government and are fully vetted by our board members.
We give priorities to organizations that serve underserved children and children with special needs.
We endeavor to partner with organizations without any political or Religious prejudice.
All of our work is volunteer based and 100% of raised funds go directly to our selected charities