Our Mission
Andhra People of Central Ohio (APCO) is a non-profit organization founded by dedicated volunteers. It’s a non-religious and non-political organization,not affiliated to any local or national organizations in the United States or abroad. As defined in the objectives, it provides the platform to preserve Andhra Pradesh cultural identity, contribute educational, social and developmental activities primarily in Central Ohio and in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. We have an ambition to showcase our rich cultural heritage of our telugu community.
Vision:
Engage in development, empower the people of central Ohio in excelling the traditions of the State of Andhra Pradesh in India. Cultivate an understanding and appreciation of Andhra’s cultural heritage amongst residents of Central Ohio, USA. The objective is to inculcate the future generations to carry forward and assimilate our cultural heritage by preserving the values. We build bridges between Andhra Pradesh and USA to reinforce the cultural roots. Cultural exchanges are the way to make our younger generation understand the greatness of our deep values and various native art forms. Andhra culture plays a huge integral part in Telugu language, literature, arts, traditions and historical events. They are the breath, pulse and life to the richness and greatness of Andhra heritage. This is a legacy to take forward and a continuum between the past, present and future generations. APCO strives to achieve core objectives by our actions, programs and events based on our strong organizational foundation principles.
Mission:
Engage and promote Andhra Pradesh development, arts, language, education, tradition, social, philanthropy and service activities that benefit people of Andhra Pradesh origin residing in Central Ohio and abroad.
Objectives:
- To represent, protect, and promote the interests of people of Andhra Pradesh origin in Central Ohio.
- Promote language, culture and literature of Andhra Pradesh in the community by way of organizing and celebrating socio-cultural, historical events and festivals.
- Organize and participate in events promoting cultural, culinary, recreational, Telugu language, literary and classical music.
- Provide the platform to preserve Andhra Pradesh cultural identity, contribute educational, social and developmental activities primarily in Central Ohio and in Andhra Pradesh.
- Organize and participate in the regional and national events which promote Andhra Pradesh culture.
- Solicit, raise, and disburse funds for charitable, social, cultural, economic, educational development activities and humanitarian causes in the United States and Andhra Pradesh.
- Organize and promote art, handloom & craft exhibitions relating to Andhra tradition.
- Provide a platform for networking with Business People, State and Local governing dignitaries for the Andhra community.
Core Values
ATo act with integrity and transparency, maintain a family like environment, engage and collaborate with the community at all times
By Laws and Constitution Committe
Our Heritage & Culture
Drawing strength from our rich cultural heritage and diversity, resources and decades of experience, we promote innovative programs and are advocates service with responsibility.
Advisory Board