ICC 2020 Year proposal
Synopsis of ICC's activities over the years:
During nearly forty seven years of its existence, ICC can claim to be a major contributor in enriching the lives of Houston Community members. Among its significant accomplishments are:
- Celebrating two major annual events of Indian Independence and Republic Days.
- Facilitating processing of Indian Visa and Passport applications
- Playing a major role in getting Indian Consulate in Houston.
- Hosting visits of India’s President , Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers and other dignitaries from India
- Installing Mahatma Gandhi Statue in the Hermann Park, Re-naming Hillcroft area of Little India as Mahatma Gandhi District, and Installing a Lighted Gandhi Monument on Hillcroft Road.
- Purchasing a 10 acre parcel of land in the Year 2000 to prepare for constructing a future Indo-American Community Center (IACC).
- Helping many new Indian organizations such as Pratham, Indo American Charity Foundation, and Youth Leadership Develop Program.
- Supporting several Indian Regional Organizations in their social, cultural, and religious activities and events.
- Raising funds for the victims of several natural disasters in India and the USA; i.e., Gujarat and Kerala Floods in India, Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, and many others.
- Celebrating Mahatma Gandhis Birthdays
- Granting Awards and Scholarships to honor various areas of accomplishments.
- Organizing Community Leaders Conferences to share ideas.
- Conducting Sports and other activities of Family and Community Interest.
- Conducting Seminars and Workshops on wide areas of Community Interest such as Job Fairs, Immigration, Voter Education, Safety and Security.
- Organizing Kavi Sammelans and other events to promote India’s National Language, Hindi.
India Culture Center is the leading non-profit Indo-American organization in the Greater Houston area promoting and showcasing India‘s rich and diverse culture.