Who we are?

The Venezuelan Canadian Association of Calgary (VCAC) was established on May 31, 2000, a volunteer-based organization devoted to serving the community. To fulfill its purposes/objective, the VCAC undertakes the advancement of the public’s education and appreciation of the Art, Culture and History by organizing cultural events to enrich the lives of all the members of the Calgarian community.

Mission

To contribute, build, and develop charitable educational, art, cultural, and social programs to promote the growth, integration without barres, of our communities.

Vision

To become known as the organization that provides the best service to the entire community by connecting the Latin and other Calgarians community to the vibrant community in Calgary.

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.