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Great Neck Chinese Association Great Neck Chinese Association GNCA Introduction Our Mission Founded in 1995 the Great Neck Chinese Association GNCA is a Section 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves the Great Neck Chinese community. HAPPYis our mission Hhelp newChinese residentsto integrate intothe Great Neckcommunity Aadvocate for the common good of our members Ppromote understandingof our culture and our people Ppromote community services andsocialinvolvement Yyield aharmonious and happy living environment for all in Great Neck What We Do GNCA serves its mission by engaging in the following activities works with Great Neck schoolsand community leaders to promote better understanding and acceptance of Chinese culture and Chinese residents hosts socialand funactivities to bring Chinese community members together organizes entertainments and educational events to promote culture exchange with othercommunities promotes community services andprovides resourcesto encourage social involvement by our members providesa venue for our members to network and exchange ideas and a platform for our members to interact with otherorganizations local leaders and the Great Neck public on issues relating to the interest of our organization. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of GNCA. During the past 25 years GNCA assisted by hundreds of its members and volunteershasleft many wellrecognizable footprints in the progress of the Great Neck society.