HISTORY
The need for a common center for Filipinos in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex was expressed in 1989 was expressed in 1989. This expression translated into the formation and incorporation of the Philippine Community Center, Inc. in 1990. The Mrs. Philippines of North Texas was then initiated. In 1991, the officers and lead fundraisers had a special audience with the late Philippine President Corazon Aquino, who then encouraged the continuation of the charitable works of the organization.
In 1991, the United States Internal Revenue Service awarded to PCCI its 501(c)(3) non-profit status. This designation allowed the organization to expand its fund-raising capabilities and at the same time, undertake more expansive programs and services.
True to its core intent of providing a physical center for the Filipinos, PCCI leased an office with a common meeting hall for its community activities. In 1998, PCCI purchased a 5,300 sq. ft building along a main thoroughfare. This center was vibrant with community activities—from the Philippine-flag raising ceremony during the Philippine Independence Centennial celebration in North Texas, to medical outreach, to various social events like dinner and a movie, banquets, meetings and much more. However, a transport-oriented-development project required PCCI to move its center location. PCCI then bought another building on 1718 Bayside St. in Dallas., which had to be sold for better accessibility to its served community.
It is notable that in 2015, PCCI will be completing twenty-six years as a corporation and twenty-four years as a 501(c)(3) organization, fueled solely by the volunteerism of its members and officers and the generous support of the Filipino international community.
The need for a common center for Filipinos in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex was expressed in 1989 was expressed in 1989. This expression translated into the formation and incorporation of the Philippine Community Center, Inc. in 1990. The Mrs. Philippines of North Texas was then initiated. In 1991, the officers and lead fundraisers had a special audience with the late Philippine President Corazon Aquino, who then encouraged the continuation of the charitable works of the organization.
In 1991, the United States Internal Revenue Service awarded to PCCI its 501(c)(3) non-profit status. This designation allowed the organization to expand its fund-raising capabilities and at the same time, undertake more expansive programs and services.
True to its core intent of providing a physical center for the Filipinos, PCCI leased an office with a common meeting hall for its community activities. In 1998, PCCI purchased a 5,300 sq. ft building along a main thoroughfare. This center was vibrant with community activities—from the Philippine-flag raising ceremony during the Philippine Independence Centennial celebration in North Texas, to medical outreach, to various social events like dinner and a movie, banquets, meetings and much more. However, a transport-oriented-development project required PCCI to move its center location. PCCI then bought another building on 1718 Bayside St. in Dallas., which had to be sold for better accessibility to its served community.
It is notable that in 2015, PCCI will be completing twenty-six years as a corporation and twenty-four years as a 501(c)(3) organization, fueled solely by the volunteerism of its members and officers and the generous support of the Filipino international community.