The WHCC is raising money to open our first cultural center in Brewster, NY.
Why?
Since 20009, the World Heritage Cultural Center has helped the cultures of the world come together and celebrate their ways of life. The WHCC currently works with 800+ cultural groups, and has held 245 multicultural concerts across the United States. We offer diverse programming in the arts and food, while making a positive impact through knowledge-sharing, community, and charitable work.
The time is right to establish a physical location for people to come together. Communities want culture, and cultural groups want a home to nurture and celebrate their heritage. There is a growing unmet need for real, in-person cultural connections in communities across the country. WHCC facilities can provide that home, starting with our proposed location in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley.
Our Mission in the U.S and Globally
One World. One Family. One Human Race. Diversity is Strength.
What we believe at the W.H.C.C:
Empowering the World Through Heritage, Culture and Diversity
The W.H.C.C is a charitable, non-profit cultural organization established in 2005 that aims to create a more harmonious and cooperative society by educating communities about the positive aspects of different cultures through culture-focused activities such as dance, music, arts and food.
Cultural identity and diversity is a powerful force for social harmony. To understand where you come from and where others come from fosters a greater understanding and respect for different cultural values and customs.
It is not uncommon for those who come to a new country from their native land to feel lost in a sea of different cultures and customs. The Arts are an effective and familiar platform which allows people to experience new cultures directly or to maintain a strong self-identity connected to their deep ancestral roots.
The W.H.C.C is not only aiming to sustain itself, but to help make a bigger impact in the world by connecting resources and our network to not re-invent the wheel, but to help other nonprofits and causes in the U.S and internationally.
What will the new center do and how will it be used?
A Shared Facility
A Shared Facility
The WHCC will be a shared facility for many cultural groups to call home and host their community activities and events.
Educate, Share, and Celebrate
Educate, Share, and Celebrate
The WHCC will provide a platform for cultural groups to educate, share, and celebrate their culture with the broader community.
Events
Events
In addition to expanding its own World of Colors events, the WHCC facilities will be available to rent for hosting public, private and community events with full catering capabilities and access to multicultural entertainment.
Classes
Classes
The WHCC will offer classes in world cultural:
Speaker Series
Speaker Series
The WHCC will offer a world cultural educational speaker series to the community and will become the 'go to' place within the community for cultural arts.
State of the Art Facilities
State of the Art Facilities
In order to expand its operations and create a go-to destination for cultural heritage, WHCC is fundraising $5 million for a 30-year lease and renovations of a 12,000 square foot building. This space would include an indoor theater, ballroom, World Library, recording studio, cooking studio, and music, dance, and art studios.
This location will be a pilot to model success for expanding into communities across the country.
We are very honored to say that we have had several meetings with the Mayor’s Office and Economic Development’s office, who embraces the ideals of World Heritage Cultural Center and our ability to make Brewster a Destination!