Asian Community & Cultural Center

What Asian Community & Cultural Center does

The Asian Community & Cultural Center (ACCC) is a Nebraska-based nonprofit founded in 1992 that delivers a multi-service portfolio to refugees and immigrants in Lincoln, Nebraska. Core programs include Essential Resources support, English Language Learning (ELL) and citizenship preparation classes, Health Education and Advocacy, Elders' Programs, Women's Empowerment, Youth Programs, Translation and Interpretation services, and Cultural Programs (Camp Culture, Mahjong Club, Harvest Moon Festival, Curry Clash, AAPI Heritage Celebration, and the new Cultural Tapestry podcast). Services are delivered in at least seven languages — Vietnamese, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, Karen, Dari/Farsi, and Pashto — by first-generation immigrant staff who serve as bilingual cultural brokers and trained Community Health Workers, Peer Support Specialists, WRAP facilitators, and case managers. The beneficiary base spans more than 30 nationalities including Afghan, Chinese, Karen, Sudanese, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and Yazidi populations.

The organization operates from 144 N 44th Street, Suite A, Lincoln, and is constructing a new shared facility through the Cultural Centers of Lincoln collaborative, with groundbreaking in fall 2024 and expected opening in summer 2027 — the first permanent dedicated home in its 34-year history. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no digital product surface, no AI/ML capability, and no app or API; service delivery is fundamentally people-intensive and in-person.

The revenue model is donation- and grant-driven. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring donations (Kind Neighbor Society membership program), community fundraising events (Harvest Moon Festival, Curry Clash), the Give to Lincoln Day campaign (approximately $69,000 raised from 134 donors in one cycle after match funds), institutional grants such as the ProLiteracy Literacy Opportunity Fund award, and targeted donor support for the ACCC Scholarship (e.g., Nemat Azizi and the Allstate Foundation). Services are provided free of charge to clients. Governance is by a Board of Directors under Executive Director Sheila, with no parent company, no venture backing, and no subsidiaries. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth within immigrant networks, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky), newsletters, signature events, and referral partnerships with other immigrant-serving organizations.

Name

Asian Community & Cultural Center

Legal name

Asian Community and Cultural Center

Website

https://lincolnasiancenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asian Community & Cultural Center is a Lincoln, Nebraska nonprofit founded in 1992 that delivers multilingual social services, education, health advocacy, and cultural programs to refugees and immigrants from more than 30 nationalities, funded primarily through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigrant and Refugee Community Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection) (EDALANAD), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI), Cultural Orientation & Community Integration (Local Norms, Services) (EDAAADAD), Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

Keywords

• Immigrant integration services
• Refugee resettlement support
• Community cultural center
• English language classes
• Translation interpretation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln, Nebraska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The nonprofit generates revenue through donations including Give to Lincoln Day campaigns (raised close to $69,000 from 134 donors), the Kind Neighbor Society membership program, and general donations. The organization also receives grants such as the ProLiteracy Literacy Opportunity Fund award.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asian Community & Cultural Center is a nonprofit community center that delivers free, multilingual social and cultural services to refugees and immigrants in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its portfolio spans People Programs (Essential Resources, English Language Learning and Citizenship Classes, Health Education and Advocacy, Elders, Women's Empowerment, Youth), Cultural Programs (Camp Culture, Community Events, Mahjong Club), and Translation and Interpretation services delivered in languages such as Vietnamese, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, Karen, Dari, and Pashto.

Product overview

Asian Community & Cultural Center (ACCC) provides a comprehensive suite of social services and cultural programs for refugees and immigrants in Lincoln, Nebraska. The organization operates as a multi-service community center serving clients from over 30 nationalities including Afghan, Chinese, Karen, Sudanese, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and Yazidi populations. The core offerings include People Programs (Essential Resources, ELL/Citizenship Classes, Health Education, Elders' Program, Women's Program, Youth Program) integrated with Cultural Programs (Camp Culture, Mahjong Club, community events) and essential Services (Translation/Interpretation, Citizenship/English Classes, Cultural Education). All services are delivered by first-generation immigrant community advocates who are bilingual cultural brokers serving their respective communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Essential Resources Program Provides essential resources and emergency support services to refugees and immigrants, including a Ukrainian Programs track offering targeted assistance to newly arrived populations.
• ELL and Citizenship Classes English Language Learning (ELL) and USCIS Citizenship preparation classes offered in multiple formats and schedules to help immigrant clients achieve language proficiency and U.S. citizenship.
• Health Education and Advocacy Program Health education, screening, and advocacy services delivered by trained Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists, with multilingual case management for refugee and immigrant clients.
• Elders' Program Services for elderly community members including the Refugee Senior Program and the Aging Partner Vietnamese Senior Program, providing group activities and culturally tailored aging support.
• Women's Program Women's empowerment and support services including the Karen Women's Program and broader Women's Empowerment Program serving immigrant and refugee women.
• Youth Program Youth development services including the Sudanese Youth Leadership Club and cultural education programs, serving 379 immigrant students with more than 6,700 hours of mentoring and community building.
• Translation and Interpretation Services Professional translation and interpretation services provided in Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Karen, Ukrainian, Dari/Farsi, and Pashto for refugees, immigrants, and partner agencies.
• Cultural Programs Cultural heritage offerings including Camp Culture, Cultural Community Events, Mahjong Club, Lunar New Year celebrations, Harvest Moon Festival, and Untold Migrant Stories showcases.
• ACCC Scholarship Annual scholarship program for refugee and immigrant youth, funded in part by donors such as Nemat Azizi and the Allstate Foundation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cultural Centers of Lincoln CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Asian Center partnered with several Cultural Centers of Lincoln partners to build a new facility. Groundbreaking occurred in fall 2024, with the new building expected to open in summer 2027. After 34 years, the organization will finally have a permanent home.
• Aging PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Vietnamese Senior Program providing aging services to Vietnamese elderly community members
• Humanities NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing English language classes (Humanities Nebraska English Class) to the community

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HIAS: Jewish-American nonprofit focused on refugee resettlement, legal services, and integration support for refugees and immigrants in the US. Closely comparable mission to ACCC, with overlapping service lines including ESL, employment, and case management for newcomers.
• Ethnic Community Development Organization (ECDO) / Multicultural Center of Omaha: Omaha-based refugee and immigrant services nonprofit providing case management, youth programs, interpretation, and cultural integration for resettled populations. Closely comparable as a Nebraska-based direct service provider serving newly arrived refugees with multilingual staff.
• Karen Society of Nebraska: Community-based organization serving the Karen refugee population in Nebraska with cultural preservation, integration, and youth programming. Directly comparable in serving one of the same specific refugee communities (Karen) ACCC supports in Lincoln.
• Jewish Family Service of Lincoln: Lincoln, Nebraska-based social services nonprofit serving immigrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations with case management and integration support. Directly comparable as a Lincoln-based nonprofit addressing similar immigrant community needs.

Others

• National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA): National coalition of immigrant and refugee-serving organizations advocating for integration policy and capacity building. Comparable as a peer-network actor but functions as an umbrella/coordinator rather than a direct service provider.
• Welcome.US: National initiative mobilizing private-sector and nonprofit support for refugee resettlement in the US. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for organizations like ACCC that serve resettled refugees, connecting them to donors, volunteers, and corporate partners.

Broad incumbents

• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS): Faith-based national nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and foster care for unaccompanied minors. Comparable mission and service model for refugee integration, but operates at national scope rather than a single community.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major international humanitarian organization operating refugee resettlement, employment, and integration programs across the US. Comparable in serving newly arrived refugees with comprehensive wraparound services including ESL, employment, and health navigation.
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice: National Asian American civil rights and advocacy organization providing immigration legal services, civic engagement, and community education. Comparable in serving Asian American and immigrant communities, though focused on advocacy and legal aid rather than direct social services.
• Catholic Charities USA: Largest US nonprofit network providing refugee resettlement, immigration services, and social support across many cities. Directly comparable in serving immigrant/refugee populations with case management and integration services, but operates at national scale rather than a single community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIMS-AHX_fBDdV6dbYVxgXA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/LincolnAsianCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asian-community-and-cultural-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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