Organization of Chinese American - Central Virginia Chapter (OCA-CVC) was founded in Richmond,
Virginia in August 1978. OCA-CVC is a chapter organization to its parent national organization.
The national OCA has 80 affiliated chapters in the United States and its primary focus is to
promote civic involvement and the advocacy of rights of Chinese and other Asian Americans.
Through the past 25 years, OCA-CVC has been representing concerned Chinese Americans living in
the Central Virginia area. It is a non-profit, 501(c)3, non-partisan advocacy organization
that actively involves in community services and community programs. OCA-CVC's missions are:
being a non-profit, non-partisan national advocacy Organization of Chinese American. upholding the constitution of the United States. securing justice and equal opportunity and equal treatment. implementing action programs to overcome prejudices and facilitate understanding. promoting the continuation of the Chinese culture heritage and values. enhancing the image of Chinese Americans. encouraging active participation in civic and national activities. developing local leadership and community involvement.