Vision

We, the Eritrean and Eritrean American residents of the Greater Sacramento Area, recognize the importance of uniting as a community to preserve and promote our culture and traditions in the United States. In this spirit, we have established a nonpolitical, nonreligious, and non-sectarian organization—the Eritrean American Community of Greater Sacramento (EACGS)—to be governed by the following bylaws, which outline our guiding principles and organizational structure.

Mission

We are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where our children can connect, build lasting relationships, and grow together as a strong, united community. Through this platform, we strive to preserve and celebrate our culture and traditions for future generations.

Purpose

EACGS is a nonprofit organization established to:

• Provide a center for social, cultural, and community-building programs.
• Provide EACGS Children & Youth Education and Sports Program
• Support newly arrived Eritreans in adapting to American society through services such as legal and citizenship assistance, ESL classes, employment counseling, and cultural orientation.
• Introduce Eritrean culture to second-generation Eritreans and bridge generational gaps through programs like language lessons for children.
• Offer opportunities for skill development and personal growth.
• Provide access to educational resources and employment opportunities.
• Support families through counseling and guidance services that promote overall well-being.

Membership Benefits

Members can vote, elected Board of Directors members, and participate in meetings. Membership benefits include:

1. Access to EACGS Children & Youth Education and Sports Program.that enhance academic success and university readiness, strengthen cultural identity and artistic expression, foster leadership, respect, and community engagement, promote physical well-being and teamwork through sports.
2. Access to programs sponsored by the community
3. Access to professional advice (i.e., lawyer, realtor, etc.)
4. Gain the opportunity to meet, establish relationships, and network with people in the Eritrean and Eritrean American community
5. In the event of death in the member's family, the Board of Directors announces and coordinates fundraising from individual voluntary funeral cost contributions