Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago
(P.C.S.) is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization promoting education, good citizenship, community development, civic commitment and involvement, and preserving Punjabi Culture, language, sports and performing arts of the North-Indian state of Punjab among its community members and also mainstream Americans in the Midwest and beyond. PCS caters to this need both by directly organizing events that bring community members together from all over the Midwest region and by facilitating participation of its community members in mainstream activities. PCS has a holistic approach to community building and it’s comprehensive programming encompasses a variety of aspects of community life and it’s needs.
One of the biggest challenges facing any immigrant population and its subsequent generations is to preserve and promote their heritage to strengthen common bonds. Punjabi community of Chicago area numbering about 10,000 is no different. As the community gradually grew in size in the early seventies, the volunteer efforts in these areas also increased. The likeminded ad-hoc groups working together since the early eighties were formally organized under Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago (PCS), which was registered under its present name in Illinois State in 1993. It was later approved as a 501 c (3) non-profit corporation. All the board members and officials are dedicated volunteers without any compensation.
PUNJABI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO
P. O. BOX 1244, PALATINE, IL. 60078
(847) 359-5PCS Fax: (847) 359-1107
info@PCSChicago.org www.PCSChicago.org
