Mission Statement
The Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston (ICF-H) is a non-profit, non-political organization with no religious affiliation that fosters the educational, social, and charitable interests of the Iranian-American community. It promotes the appreciation of Persian culture and nurtures a deeper understanding between the Iranian and American communities.
Why ICF?
Why is it necessary for our Iranian-American community to have a cultural foundation in a city like Houston? After all, there are other organizations in this town that happen to be very successful in their pursuits. Aren’t those enough?
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Special Report About ICF Houston
Vision
Our goal is to create an Iranian-American center in Houston that is open to everyone who shares its mission regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, or religion. Our vision is to create a forum where we can:
- Educate the youth about our language and culture
- Provide social and charitable services to our community
- Host forums & conferences
- Hold lecture series, concerts, and plays
- Celebrate Iranian holidays
- Showcase our culture and history
- Provide office space for other Iranian-American organizations
In short, our goal is to create a home for our community where various educational, cultural, and social programs are offered under one roof.
Services
Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston has been actively providing variety of services to Houston’s Iranian-American community in the following areas:
- Annual Iranian New Year Festival (Nowruz Festival)
- Cultural/Historical Movie Screenings
- Rumi/Ferdowsi Lectures
- Persian Calligraphy Classes
- Rumi/Hafez/Ferdowsi Classes
- Persian Language Classes for Children
- Persian Language Classes for Adults
- Painting/Dance/Acting Classes for Children
- Monthly Senior Citizen Gatherings