Who we are?

The Venezuelan Canadian Association of Calgary (VCAC) is a volunteer-driven, charitable organization founded in May 2000 with the goal of sharing Venezuelan culture and strengthening community connections in our city. We believe that art, culture, and education are powerful tools for building understanding and bringing people together.

Through concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, cultural festivals, workshops, and community programs, we introduce Calgarians to the rich traditions and contemporary expressions of Venezuelan and Latin American culture. Our work provides opportunities for people of all backgrounds to learn, celebrate, and connect cultural pride, and a deeper appreciation of diversity.

At our core, VCAC is a bridge between communities. We create spaces where stories, traditions, and creativity can be shared, and where the educational and cultural program inspire dialogue, collaboration, and lasting relationships.

Mission

Our mission is to preserve and share Venezuelan culture while promoting meaningful connections between Latin American and Canadian communities. As a charitable and educational organization, we create opportunities for learning, participation, and cultural exchange through arts, heritage, and community programs. We are committed to building an inclusive, barrier-free environment where diversity is valued, creativity is encouraged, and cultural expression enriches the lives of all Calgarians.

Vision

To be a leading charitable and educational cultural bridge in Calgary; a vibrant, trusted organization that unites communities through the arts, empowers cultural expression, and contributes to a creative, connected city where everyone can learn from, experience, and be inspired by Venezuelan and Latin American culture.

Purposes/Objectives

Relief of Poverty

The VCAC association's purpose is to focus on providing help to people who have little or no income. Relieving poverty in countries in need by providing medicines, medical and surgical material, food, and monetary support to those requiring expensive medical tests or treatments. It is possible through the Humanitarian Program: Together We Can Help
Helping newcomers and community members in need by providing mattresses, kitchen items, dining furniture, living furniture, winter clothes, winter boots, children's clothes. The VCAC has a humanitarian program called One Help for One Necessity.

Advancement of Education

Providing English Classes for Seniors is part of the VCAC educational program. The English classes for seniors have been designed to teach the vocabulary required to overcome the English language barrier.
Providing English classes to help refugees to settle in Canada.
To advance education by teaching Spanish classes to the Calgarian Community interested in learning the Spanish language.
Supporting new immigrants and refugees with job-readiness and life skills training through our Professional Mentorship Program, employment-related skills, workshops, and personal tutorials to learn the techniques required to find a job in their area of expertise.
The VCAC is helping the Latin senior community through the Parents and Grandparents Club who face disadvantages with social isolation and support them to become established in Canada due to their lack of English skills.
The VCAC provides educational awards(scholarship) to encourage academic excellence.
To advance the public's appreciation of the arts:
Providing instructional dance classes of the Venezuelan Folklore through Pasos de Venezuela Dance Group to educate the public about the Venezuelan culture.
Producing: "The Venezuelan Culture Days" consists of educating the public by showing multiple Venezuelan culture expressions.