African American Organizations
Organization:	African and African American Studies, ASU
Contact:	Mary Margaret Fonow, Director
Address:	P.O. Box 873802
City:	Tempe, 85287-3802
Phone:	(480) 965-4399
Email:	aframstu@asu.edu
Website:	http://www.asu.edu/clas/aframstu/
Background:	The African and African American studies program prepares students of all disciplines and backgrounds to better understand, value and effectively participate in an increasingly diverse society.
Organization:	African Association of Arizona
Contact:
Address:	3454 N. 51st Avenue
City:	Phoenix, 85031-3002
Phone:	(623) 247-4869
Email:	president@afasa.org
Website:	http://www.afasa.org/
Background:	The African Association of Arizona is a non profit organization founded in February of 1992 to promote greater Africa awareness through education and cultural activities. The membership is open to all Africans, Africans in the Diaspora, and friends of Africa in Arizona.
Organization:	Arizona Africa Society
Contact:	C.T. Wright, President .
Address:	P.O. Box 5145
City:	:Glendale, 85312-5145
Phone:	(602) 938-2207
Email:	azafrica@azafrica.org
Website:	http://azafrica.org
Background:	Exists to educate the Arizona public about Africa and about US- Africa relations; broaden and strengthen the network of Africa's supporters in Arizona and the U.S
Organization:	Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators
Contact:	Dr. Sonny Ashegbeyer
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Email:	sonny.ashegbeyeris@rsd.k12.az.us
Website:	http://www.nabse.org/Affiliates.asp
Background:	NABSE is dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.
Organization:	Arizona Black Film Showcase
Contact:	Joanna de'Shay
Address:	P.O. Box 873802
City:	Tempe, 85287-3802
Phone:	(480) 965-4399
Email:	joanna@azblackfilm.com
Website:	http://www.azblackfilm.com
Background:	The Arizona Black Film showcase is a non-profit association. The mission is to become the premier, national media arts event dedicated to supporting Black film professionals through educational and networking opportunities. We believe that "Black Film is American Film" and that Black films have a significant impact on the broader film and television industry.
Organization:	Arizona Black United Fund
Contact:	Carolyn Lowery, Executive Director
Address:	P.O. Box 24457
City:	Phoenix, 85074
Phone:	(602) 268-0666
Email:	CarolynLowery@aol.com
Website:	http://www.geocities.com/az_black_united_fund/
Background:	Arizona Black United Fund is a fund raising organization designed to provide support to projects and programs that address the critical needs of Black communities throughout the state of Arizona. Primary interests of ABUF are: Economic Development, Education, Health, Culture, Social Justice, Youth, Elderly, Housing, and Employment
Organization:	Arizona's Black Pages
Contact:	Denise Matthews, Features Editor
Address:	822 E. Montecito Ave, Ste 4
City:	Phoenix, 85014
Phone:	(602) 231-8161
Email:	editor@AZBP.com
Website:	www.azbp.com
Background:	Arizona’s Black Pages, is more than a directory of African American businesses. We want our publication to be a valuable, resource tool that better connects the dots Valley and statewide. The AZBP Directory and Resource Guide represents us taking ownership and doing our part to cultivate Arizona’s Black community.
Organization:	Black Board of Directors Project
Contact:	Marvin Perry
Address:	P.O. Box 45107
City:	Phoenix, 85064-5107
Phone:	(602) 234-1255
Email:	bbodproject@ampersands.net
Website:	http://www.bbodproject.com
Background:	The Black Board of Directors Project (BBODP), an advanced leadership program, was started in Phoenix in 1984 to fill the void of Blacks and others on various on corporate, charitable and public policy-making boards and commissions at the local, state and national levels and other leadership positions. In the organization's 22-year history, BBODP has placed over 700 Blacks and others on various boards and commissions
Organization:	Black MBA Association
Contact:	Kathryn Andrews
Address:	P.O. Box 27601
City:	Tempe, 85285
Phone:
Email:	president@phoenixchapter.org
Website:	http://www.phoenixchapter.org/
Background:	Established in the early 1990's, the Phoenix Chapter of the Black MBA Association is comprised of over a hundred business professionals of various fields of endeavor. We pride ourselves on establishing relationships within the business community and promoting the intellectual and economic resources in the community
Organization:	Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce
Contact:	Cody Williams
Address:	201 E. Washington, Ste 350
City:	Phoenix, 85004
Phone:	(602) 307-5200
Email:	info@phoenixblackchamber.com
Website:	http://www.phoenixblackchamber.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/gpbcc
Background:	The mission of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economic development of our business entrepreneurs and the communities for which we serve
Organization:	Greater Phoenix Urban League
Contact:	George Dean, President/CEO
Address:	1402 S. 7th Avenue
City:	Phoenix, 85007-3902
Phone:	(602) 254-5611
Email:	gdean@gphxul.org
Website:	http://www.gphxul.org
Background:	For more then 60 years, the Greater Phoenix Urban League has strengthened membership, advanced racial equality and enhanced the lives of minorities and the disadvantaged. The Greater Phoenix Urban League dedicates itself to ensuring multiple resources and opportunities for its constituents
Organization:	N.A.A.C.P. Maricopa County Chapter
Contact:	Rev. Oscar Tillman, President
Address:	P.O. Box 20883
City:	Phoenix, 85036
Phone:	(602) 252-4064
Email:	oscartillman@maricopanaacp.com
Website:	http://www.maricopanaacp.com/contact.html
Background:	The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination

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Asian-American Organizations
Organization:	Arizona Academy of Korean Heritage
Contact:	Mark Kim, Principal
Address:	3627 East Indian School Rd., Ste 103
City:	Phoenix, 85018
Phone:	(602) 264-6646
Email:	kccaz@msn.com
Website:
Background:	Mission is to educate children from 4 years to 10th grade in Korean heritage including language, culture and traditional etiquette. There will be an extra curriculum for children to learn Korean dance, musical instruments, song, taekwondo, and arts and crafts
Organization:	Arizona Asian-American Association
Contact:	Arif Kazmi, President
Address:	P.O. Box 62224
City:	Phoenix, 85082-2224
Phone:	(602) 712-8889
Email:	kazmiarif@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.aaaa-az.org/
Background:	The Arizona Asian American Association shall enhance the unity, bring awareness to public of cultural diversity, and address relevant issues, thereby strengthen the relationship between Asian Americans and the community at large
Organization:	Arizona Asian-American Bar Association
Contact:	Bernard Wu, President
Address:	3030 N. Central Avenue, Ste., 702
City:	Phoenix, 85012
Phone:	(602) 235-9009
Email:	WuBernard@aol.com
Website:
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Organization:	Arizona Gakuen School
Contact:
Address:	4635 S. Lakeshore Drive
City:	Tempe, 85282
Phone:	(480) 345-5422
Email:	AZGakuen@aol.com
Website:	arizonagakuen.org
Background:	The only school in Arizona that teaches its curriculum in Japanese. Since its inception in 1991, the AGS has provided a Japanese language setting for both native speakers, and children who are learning Japanese as a second language. The AGS has approximately 225 students, 17 teachers and 13 teaching assistants.
Organization:	Arizona Korean Community Resource Center
Contact:	Mark Kim, President
Address:	3627 E. Indian School Rd., Ste 103
City:	Phoenix, 85018
Phone:	(602) 954-2033
Email:	azkcrc@msn.com
Website:
Background:	Family and youth services including healthcare, senior services, domestic violence, citizenship, leadership and job training.
Organization:	Arizona Malayalees Arimala
Contact:	Simon Kottor, President
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Website:	http://azmalayalees.org
Background:	We aim to provide a forum for friendly social activities among the community. This site also serves as an informal source of information on upcoming events and to communicate, learn and share our heritage, culture and traditions
Organization:	Arizona Telegu Association
Contact:	Padmaja Narla, President
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City:
Phone:	(480) 812-3934
Email:	narla0923@cox.net
Website:	www.aztelugu.org
Background:	A nonprofit organization bringing Telugu speaking people of Arizona together.
Organization:	Asian Business Leaders Association
Contact:	Yoko Kamatsuka, President
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City:
Phone:	(602) 334-7887
Email:	yoko.kamatsuka@asu.edu
Website:	http://www.asu.edu/clubs/abla
Background:	ABLA is a student organization that serves the needs of career-oriented students. ABLA promotes career development through academic support, numerous leadership opportunities, and many chances to interact with campus and community leaders. ABLA also recognizes the need for personal development by sponsoring cultural awareness events, community service involvement, and rewarding networking activities
Organization:	Asian Chamber of Commerce
Contact:	Madeline Ong-Sakata, Executive Director
Address:	1219 E. Glendale Ave., #25
City:	Phoenix, 85020
Phone:	(602) 222-2009
Email:
Website:	http://www.asianchamber.org/
Background:	To support, promote and foster business, cultural and educational relationships between chamber members and the general public; serve as a vehicle and resource center for our members to network, and market their products and services.
Organization:	Asian/Pacific American Assocation for Advancement (4A) of AT&T
Contact:	Ronnie Sebastian, President
Address:	1355 W. University Drive
City:	Mesa, 85201
Phone:	(480) 649-4698
Email:	vsebastian@att.com
Website:	http://www.4a-att.org/chapter/arizona.html
Background:	4A was founded to ensure equal opportunity for Asian Americans in employment, work assignment, salary and promotion. The organization has since evolved beyond equal opportunity and affirmative action. It also provides professional, leadership development opportunities and cultural awareness. 4A, officially renamed as the "Asian/Pacific American Association for Advancement," is now incorporated as a 501(c)(3), non-profit
Organization:	AZ India
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Website:	http://azindia.com/
Background:	AZIndia.com started in April 1999 to provided services to the Indo-American community of Arizona.
Organization:	Bengali Cultural Association of Arizona
Contact:	Anirban Das, President
Address:
City: zip:
Phone:
Email:	president@azbengal.org
Website:	http://www.azbengal.org/
Background:	The Association provides a focal point for Bengalis and helps to promote the rich Bengali culture in Arizona. Our annual activities include cultural functions, Saraswati Puja, Durga Puja, Lakhsmi Puja and social get-togethers. We also publish an annual magazine
Organization:	Chinese American Citizens Alliance
Contact:	Leung Eng
Address:	734 W. Elm St
City:	Phoenix, 85013
Phone:
Email:	leng@juno.com
Website:
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Organization:	Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Contact:	Rosalind Ong Ondera, President
Address:	P.O. Box 32865
City:	Phoenix, 85064
Phone:	(602) 955-6665
Email:
Website:	http://www.cccarizona.org
Background:	The Chamber today continues to seek ways to benefit its members and is dedicated to serving the business community as it has since its inception. The Chamber is an ongoing and consistent partner between the Chinese business community and federal, state, county, and city governments, and is a link between the Chinese community and corporate, minority, and other congruous business entities.
Organization:	Chinese Senior Center
Contact:	Maggie Eng, Senior Programs Supervisor
Address:	734 W. Elm Street
City:	Phoenix, 85013
Phone:	(602) 262-6411
Email:	maggie.eng@phoenix.gov
Website:	http://phoenix.gov/srcntrs/cntrchin.html
Background:	Activities at the center include: Clubs and classes - Arts & crafts, conversational English, Mandarin language, Chinese painting, citizenship study, "humming yo-yo;" Social activities and entertainment - Special events Games - Ping pong, bowling, Mah Jong, ballroom dancing, line dancing, Chinese chess, poker; Fitness - Tai chi chuan, chair exercise, treadmill, recumbent cycle, weightlifting Health and education
Organization:	Chinese United Association of Greater Phoenix
Contact:	Tony Kao, President
Address:	P.O. Box 33423
City:	Phoenix, 85067
Phone:	(602) 258-8881
Email:	thewos@juno.com
Website:
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Organization:	Gujarati Cultural Association
Contact:	Neeta Patel, President
Address:	P.O. Box 37425
City:	Phoenix, 85069
Phone:	(602) 992-0325
Email:	info@azindia.com
Website:	http://www.azindia.com/gca/gca.html
Background:	AZINDIA.COM's vision is to provide a one stop resource for finding businesses, events, community information. The association pages are hosted for free and businesses are listed for free.
Organization:	India Association of Phoenix
Contact:	Kalpana Batnir
Address:	P.O. Box 60121
City:	Phoenix, 85082
Phone:
Email:	info@azindiaassociation.com
Website:	www.azindiaassociation.com
Background:	To facilitate integration of the community of Indian heritage into our new homeland the United Sates of America, while upholding the highest democratic ideals and traditions embodied in the body politic of India and the United States.
Organization:	Indo-American Cultural & Religious Foundation of Arizona
Contact:	Vasu Atluri
Address:	P.O. Box 61043
City:	Phoenix, 85082
Phone:	(480) 563-0891
Email:	jain_phoenix@hotmail.com
Website:	http://www.iacrf.org/content.asp?deptid=1
Background:	To preserve Indian culture and enhance the life style of the Indian American community in Arizona by facilitating and providing appropriate program and suitable campus for children, youth, adults and senior citizens”. Essentially, the Foundation provides a forum and a place for the Indian community in Arizona to come together, to share our common interests and to rejoice our diversities
Organization:	Jain Center of Greater Phoenix
Contact:	Usha Shah, President
Address:	P.O. Box 64221
City:	Phoenix, 85082
Phone:	(480) 813-1200
Email:	ushashah@qwest.net
Website:	http://jcgp.org/
Background:	Jain Center of Greater Phoenix (JCGP) has been established for 20 years. It represents about 150+ families in the Phoenix metro area. The Jain center has been very active for past several years hosting a variety of events related to Jainism. JCGP has been conducting Sunday pathshala to teach Jainism to kids and adults for 20+ years in the valley.
Organization:	Japanese American Citizens League
Contact:	Leroy Sakata
Address:	5414 W. Glenn Drive
City:	Glendale, 85031
Phone:	(623) 931-1985
Email:
Website:	http://janet.org/jacl/
Background:	JACL's mission is to advocate for the civil and human rights of Japanese Americans and others, and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans
Organization:	Kannada Sangha of Arizona
Contact:	Krishna Shetty, Treasurer
Address:	P.O. Box 24852
City:	Tempe, 85285-4852
Phone:	(480) 961-3904
Email:	azkannada@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.azindia.com/ksaz/index.html
Background:	a cultural organization representing Kannada speaking people who have settled in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The purpose of this organization is to propagate Kannada language, culture, music, dance, and drama among the Kannada speaking people
Organization:	Korean Cultural Center in AZ
Contact:	Michelle Kim, Executive Director
Address:	3627 E. Indian School Rd, Ste 103
City:	Phoenix, 85018
Phone:	(602) 264-6646
Email:	kccaz@msn.com
Website:	http://www.kccaz.net/
Background:	The Korean Cultural Center in Arizona's mission is to increase public awareness and educate the public of the richness of Korean culture that has spanned more than 5000 years
Organization:	Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Arizona
Contact:
Address:	P.O. Box 43338
City:	Phoenix, 85080-3338
Phone:	(602) 549-1011
Email:	info@paccaz.com
Website:	http://www.paccaz.com/
Background:	To promote and safequard the interests of Filipino businesses and American companies doing business with Filipinos in Arizona and in the Philippines
Organization:	Phoenix Chinese Week
Contact:	Lin Ling Lee, President
Address:	15001 N. 15th Drive
City:	Phoenix, 85023
Phone:	(602) 548-8398
Email:	linlinglee@qwest.net
Website:
Background:	To promote cultural exchange the organization presents a series of cultural, social, and educational events to celebrate the richness and diversity of our cultural heritage and history
Organization:	Phoenix Metro Maharashtra Mandal
Contact:	Sona Bhide
Address:
City:
Phone:	(480) 812-9511
Email:	pmmm07@gmail.com
Website:	http://phxmm.com/
Background:	Every year PMMM committee organizes cultural, social, traditional programs and fun-filled gatherings. It provides a forum to preserve, promote, and cherish the great history and socio-cultural values of Maharashtra. These programs encourage community member participation, interaction and sharing of cultural values
Organization:	Sangeetshri School of Music
Contact:	Dr. Vijayshree Sharma
Address:	6633 E. Green Way Pkwy 2101
City:	Scottsdale, 85254-2038
Phone:	(480) 361-5595
Email:	admin@sangeetshri.com
Website:	http://www.sangeetshri.com/index.html
Background:	Sangeetshri School of Music is an institution dedicated to the learning of Indian Classical Music and Culture
Organization:	Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth
Contact:	Mrinalini Muralidharan
Address:	1721 E. Ladonna Lane
City:	Tempe, 85283
Phone:
Email:	info@spicmacay.com
Website:	http://www.spicmacay.org/
Background:	Dedicated to educating the youth and the community about India’s rich and classical cultural heritage. The movement appeals to the youthful energy and enthusiasm of students, recognizing the value of the formative years in school and college
Organization:	The Filipino
Contact:	Paul Alcordo, President
Address:	PO Box 56575
City:	Phoenix, 85079
Phone:	(602) 380-7295
Email:	paul@thefilipino.com
Website:	http://www.thefilipino.com/arizona.html
Background:	TheFilipino.com offers Philippine news links, live Philippine radio broadcasts, and local community events. With a vision of being the primary source of information for Filipino American communities in each state, we continually searching for services that can provide valuable assistance to the community

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Gay/Lesbian Organizations
Organization:	Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
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Website:	www.visitgayarizona.com
Background:	GPGLCC represents a wide range of professions. GPGLCC members work in such diverse fields as medicine, finance, sports, journalism, education, advertising, public relations and marketing, fund-raising, public administration, government and the arts
Organization:	Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgendered United Employees (League) at AT&T
Contact:	Rudy Armijo, President
Address:	1355 W. University Drive
City:	Mesa, 85201
Phone:	(480) 649-4701
Email:
Website:	http://www.league-att.org/
Background:	LEAGUE at AT&T will lead, shape and change the workplace, our communities, and the world in which we live
Organization:	Phoenix Pride
Contact:	Linda Hoffman, President
Address:	P.O. Box 16847
City:	Phoenix, 85011-6847
Phone:	(602) 277-7433
Email:	linda@phoenixpride.org
Website:	http://phoenixpride.org/
Background:	Pride Committees commemorate the birth of the gay and lesbian rights movement each year across the country. They host rallies, parades, marches and festivals in mid April each year. These activities keep the spirit alive and allow us to renew our energies toward educating the general public about our Pride in ourselves and our right to exist

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Hispanic/Latino-American Organizations
Organization:	Arizona Association of Chicanos for Higher Education
Contact:	Antonio Arroyo, Treasurer
Address:	Pima Community College
City:	Tucson, 85709
Phone:	(520) 206-5068
Email:	Edward.Castaneda@asu.edu
Website:	http://www.aache.org/
Background:	AACHE was established to promote equitable educational and employment opportunities within Arizona colleges and universities. This is actualized through faculty recruitment and retention efforts, scholarship programs, MEChA leadership workshops, community involvement, and the annual AACHE conference. AACHE provides a forum for discussion of Chicana and Chicano higher education issues
Organization:	Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Contact:	Harry Garewal, President
Address:	255 E. Osborn Road, Ste., 201
City:	Phoenix, 85012
Phone:	(602) 279-1800
Email:	harryg@azhcc.com
Website:	http://www.azhcc.com/
Background:	The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's strong efforts to keep member businesses competitive and progressive stems from the many programs it provides, including seminars, marketing consultations, leadership development, and networking opportunities
Organization:	Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
Contact:	Eduardo A. Gonzalez, President
Address:	1850 N. Central Ave., Ste., 700
City:	Phoenix, 85004-4563
Phone:	(602) 379-5639
Email:	azpc@azpcofaises.org
Website:	http://alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageID=90
Background:	the chapter membership base will be made up of students from Arizona State University, The University of Arizona and other private and community colleges. With this foundation the goal is to recruit enough participating members to generate corporate sponsors and professional members.
Organization:	Chicanos por la Causa
Contact:	Edmundo Hidalgo, CEO
Address:	1112 E. Buckeye Road
City:	Phoenix, 85034
Phone:	(602) 257-0700
Email:	edmundo.hidalgo@cplc.org
Website:	http://www.cplc.org/
Background:	(CPLC) is a statewide community development corporation (CDC), committed to building stronger, healthier communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change and self-sufficiency to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of those we serve
Organization:	HISPA of AT&T
Contact:	Jim Salas, President
Address:	1355 W. University Drive
City:	Mesa, 85201-5419
Phone:	(480) 824-0234
Email:	jimsalas@att.com
Website:	http://www.hispa.org/
Background:	HISPA's mission is: To maintain a common interest global Hispanic organization committed to promoting the development, growth, advancement, and general well-being of Hispanics and other Business Resource Groups (BRGs) in order to create a productive, diverse workforce, in preparation for corporate and community leadership. HISPA is involved in many community organizations and charitable causes
Organization:	Hispanic Women's Corporation
Contact:	Linda Gutierrez, President
Address:	4545 N. 36th St., Ste., 207
City:	Phoenix, 85018
Phone:	(602) 954-7995
Email:	hwc@hispanicwomen.org
Website:	http://www.hispanicwomen.org/
Background:	HWC empowers Latina women through its commitment to the culture by promoting education, community involvement, professional advancement and leadership development for the improvement of our cultural quality of life
Organization:	Los Abogados - Hispanic Lawyers Association
Contact:	Lori Higuera, President
Address:	323 W. Roosevelt Ste 100
City:	Phoenix, 85003
Phone:	(602) 257-0000
Email:	lhiguera@fclaw.com
Website:	http://www.losabogados.org/
Background:	The primary purposes of Los Abogados are: to enhance the quality of legal services provided to the Community; to educate the Hispanic community regarding its rights and remedies and the availability of legal services; to receive and administer funds for the promotion and advancement of the Hispanic