History of Chinese Civic Center
Houston Chinese Civic Center (US-China Service Center) is a non-profit organization established in 1995 by volunteers from the Houston Chinese community. It was registered as a 501(c)(3) organization effective December 11, 1995 .
For the last few years, Houston Chinese Civic Center has been operating in a rented facility with money, time and other resources donated by community builders and other volunteers. The center has operated a public Chinese library with over 35,000 Chinese language titles and 1,000 patrons. The center has also provided spaces for many community groups for their regular activities and group meetings.
Houston Chinese Civic Center is run by a publicly elected board of directors, all unpaid volunteers. A volunteer Public Certified Accountant and a volunteer attorney ensure that the center’s financial and other aspects comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Year of 2006 The Honorable Mayor Bill White, City of Houston
Year of 2005 The Honorable ConocoPhillips
Year of 2004 - The Honorable Dr. Jay Gogue
Year of 2003 - The Houston Rockets
Year of 2002 - The Honorable Lee P. Brown 50th Mayor of the City of Houston
Year of 2001 - The Honorable Mr. Chase Untermeyer
Year of 2001 - The Honorable Mr. Mark Leonard
Year of 2000 - The Honorable Mr. Charles C. Foster