“The Art of Being French”
Founded in 1924, the Committee operates as an umbrella organization for over 50 French-speaking cultural, regional, philanthropic, and professional societies, some of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. A complete list is available at www.cafusa.org. Our mission is to serve as a coordinating body among francophone organizations, and to facilitate the pooling of resources, ideas, and events within the Franco-American community. We also strive to build a bridge between the Franco-American community and the citizens of our spectacular host city, New York.
The Committee of French-Speaking Societies (CAF) is committed to a number of charitable causes promoting French language and culture in our city, and aiding French-Americans in need.
The Committee’s 86th annual event, Bastille Day Ball 2010 will take place on Friday July 9th at The Harmonie Club in New York City. In conjunction with this event, we are pleased to announce that a portion of our auction’s proceeds will benefit the Entraide Française, Inc. as well as the NY French American Charter School in Harlem, NY. Event info & tickets available at www.bastilledayball.org.
L’Entraide Française, Inc.
L’Entraide Française is a not- for profit organization founded in 1961 whose mission is to provide financial and emotional support to French-American families who are suddenly facing serious economic or domestic problems. L’Entraide assists the elderly, children and families in extreme distress. For more information on this worthwhile organization, please visit http://www.entraidefrancaisenyc.org/english/
The New York French-American Charter School
The mission of the bilingual/biliterate New York French-American Charter School is to develop global citizens who are well-prepared to assume leadership in a multicultural society. Preparing students for the International Baccalaureate (IB) as well as the Regents High School Diploma, the school blends the rigorous standards of learning that are characteristic of the French educational system with American approaches that value individuality and critical thinking. For more information on this unique school, please visit: http://www.nyfacschool.org/index.html
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