The NWCC organization was established in 1987 as a foundation and became an incorporated association in 2000. It initially focused on providing services specifically to children in the Korean community through the Next Generation Education and Culture Program. Over time, the program gained success and served an increasing number of students. As a result of its popularity beyond the Korean community and the growing influx of new immigrants from other Southeast Asian countries, NWCC expanded its outreach in 2009 to offer the program to those outside the Korean community. Community leaders have recognized the significance of multi-ethnic cultural education and have requested that programs be broadened to include multi-ethnic cultural education programs for other diverse cultures, such as European and Native American cultures. Recently, initiatives for the well-being of the elderly have been in development.
The NW Community Center is a center for cultural exchange, providing programs and services that promote greater awareness, understanding, equity, and inclusion of diverse multi-family communities, including Native Americans and Europeans. This community encompasses immigrants, refugees, children, youth, seniors, elders, and low-income individuals.
Established in 1987, NWCC was created to address the growing necessity for cross-cultural understanding within their community. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Tacoma, Washington, NWCC proudly serves the Greater Washington area. With a core mission to advocate for and engage with local communities, NWCC offers a diverse range of programs and activities, many of which are either free or available at an affordable rate. NWCC's primary objective is to unite people in an atmosphere of inclusivity and empathy, thereby contributing to the establishment of a more robust, healthier, and dynamic community for both current and future generations.
1987- KOREAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION –PERFORMANCE, KOREAN NIGHT DANCE PERFORMANCE AT SHERATON
1988- MULTY CULTURE FESTIVAL (Spokane) / PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY - INTERNATIONAL EVENT
1989- KOREAN DAY PERFORMANCE (Oregon) / INTERNATIONAL CULTURE EVENTS AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
1990- KOREAN-AMERICAN MARSAL ARTS COMPOSITION
1991- KARGO ANNUAL EVENTS / AN’S ANNUAL DANCE PERFORMANCE
1992- KOREAN CULTURE NIGHT (Tacoma)
1993- NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE / FEDERAL WAY FAMILY FEST
1994- PLU MULT-ETHNIC FEST / ETHNIC HERITAGE COUNCIL- STREET FAIR / HERITAGE FEST
CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY (FEDERAL WAY) / NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FEST/
TENINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARADE / INTERNATIONAL FEST / EVERGREEN STATE FAIRGROUNDS FAIR(MONROE) / CANTERBURY FAIRE (KENT) / INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL (BELLINGHAM)
SPRING FAIR PUYALLUP (PUYALLUP) / STREET PERFORMER’S PARADISE / WORLD TRADE CENTER / NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE / QUILEUTE TRIBAL COUNCIL / WINNING WITH DIVERSITY (FOLKS) / EVENTS FOR KOREAN WAR BRANCH / EASTSIDE COMMUNITY STREET FAIR
1995- FEDERAL WAY FAMILY FESTIVAL (FEDERAL WAY) / FESTIVAL OF THE ASIAN- PACIFIC FESTIVAL (TACOMA)
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY STREET FAIR/SUMMER FEST’95/SHORELINE WEEK ARTS FESTIVAL/NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE / PARKLAND/SPANAWAY FAMILY FUN FEST ‘95
1996- FEDERAL WAY 320TH LIBRARY (NEW YEAR FEST) /SPRING FAIR PUYALLUP
1997- INTERNATIONAL CULTURE PROGRAM W/TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
1998- SEAFAIR -1ST PRIZE DANCE GROUP / NATIONAL CONFERENCE BANQUET / SEED & ARTS PROGRAM / SHORELINE ARTS COUNCIL
1999-SEAFARERS CENTER INTERNATIONAL FAIR (VANCOUVER) / PACIFIC ASIAN AMERICAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
2000- ANNUAL RAINIER VALLEY HERITAGE FESTIVAL (SEATTLE) / ETHNIC FESTIVAL / WORLD TRADE CENTER PERFORM/INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2000 / THE SPIRIT OF 2000
2001- SOUTH-EAST EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT (SEED) W/ NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE / WINTER FEST & CRAFTS FAIR
EAST TACOMA ATRS FEST / PHINNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASOCIATION (SEATTLE) / ASIAN PACIFIC AWARD MONTH PERFORMANCE / TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE/ KING COUNTY FAIR/ASIAN CELEBRATION (OREGON)
2002- ETHNIC CELEBRATION (OLYMPIA) / VASHON ISLAND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL (VASHON ISLAND)2006- MISSIONARY DANCE PERFORMANCE AT NEW LIFE CULTURE CENTER-
2003- FIFE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (FIFE) / MISSIONARY DANCE PERFORMANCE AT TACOMA, FEDERALWAY.
2004- DINO ROSSI FOR GOVERNOR EVENTS / SEAFIAR (SEATTLE)
2005- ETHNIC FESTIVAL (PIERCE COUNTY METRO PARK) / MISSIONARY DANCE PERFORMANCE AT TACOMA, FEDERALWAY.
2007- LEEAERA DANCE GROUP FROM SEOUL, KOREA / –SHINPURI SAMUL GROUP FROM PYOUNGTAC CITY IN KYUNGKIDO, KOREA / ETHNIC FESTIVAL (WRIGHT PARK) / OREGON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE –KOREAN DAY CELEBRATION-
The Friendship Festival is the first multi-ethnic cultural festival in Washington, hosted by NWCC. Its purpose is not only to present various genres of multiculturalism to mainstream American society but also to foster next-generation cultural talent. Contributing to community unity and development through cultural events
It is a relay-type cultural event that promotes harmony and friendship in the local community by participating in multi-ethnic cultural events from each country. The event includes folk dances of each country, a performance of folk instruments, an introduction of folk crafts, special products and food, a fashion show of traditional costumes of each country, and an art exhibition. It is a community event that includes plays, theater, etc., and sports camps (golf, baseball, soccer).
Events
U.S. & Canada “Friendship “Annual Tour Performance Present by NWCC
Washington, Oregon, Canada
New Year Celebration Performance Present by NWCC Lakewood, WA
Community Night Present by NWCC Annual community service (Volunteer)
Meal Service and Multi Culture Performance for Veterans, Homeless, Disable
1987. Started as the Korean Culture Academy, contributing to mainstream American society through Korean culture
1991. Talent Development Program Partnership with government-affiliated organizations
2001. The organization's name was changed to the NWCC, approved as a non-profit foundation by the Washington State Government, and educational programs were adopted.
2011. Overseas Employment Training Program Recruitment
2013. Sports Program, Partnership Agreement with Pierce County Public Institutions
2014, an affiliated organization of the NWCC was opened. Open branch offices in Washington, Oregon and Spokane
2015. Sisterhood relationships with Korean partners Seoul, Ulsan, Wonju
Signed MOU with Tacoma school district , Washington
2017. NWCC Signed MOU in cooperation with Washington State Puyallup school district and korea Jeju school district . Partnership signed with teacher internship and J-1 exchange student organization .
2018, partnerships were concluded with internship specialized organizations and universities.
2019. Partnership signed with IT and medical institutions and overseas employment agencies .
2022. partnership signed with hunan culture center in china for exchange student program .
2023. NWCC has partnership Korean language school with Washington State Multiethnic and Multicultural Education Program Recruitment .
2014 - Senior Culture / Education Program open - Senior night
2018 - Nutrition service
2021- Social Service and Health - Korean community volunteer program
2024 - Wellness / Caregiver program
1991. Talent Development Program Partnership with government-affiliated organizations
2001. J-1 program / U.S. Department of State Program
2011. Overseas Employment Training Program Recruitment
2013. Sports Program, Partnership Agreement with Pierce County Public Institutions
2015. Sisterhood relationships with Korean partners Seoul, Ulsan, Won ju
2018, partnerships were concluded with internship-specialized organizations and universities.
2019. Partnership signed with IT and medical institutions and overseas employment agencies.
2022. Partnership signed with hunan culture center in China for exchange program.
2023. Internship & Trainee, Apperentiship, Visitor scholar program open
Downtown Tacoma
1201 Pacific Avenue
Suite# 631
Tacoma, WA. 98402
P.O. Box 39021
Lakewood, WA 98496
Education, Culture, and Senior Programs
9702 E B St
Tacoma, WA 98445
Cafe Arts Gallery K
2150 S 314th St,
Federal Way, WA 98003
Federal Way Culture Center
33110 Pacific Hwy #7.
Federal Way, WA 98003
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