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ORGANIZATIONS

Indian Cultural

Society of

Jacksonville

12148 Calumet Farm Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

904-351-6655 | president@jaxics.org | jaxics.org

FOUNDING YEAR VOLUNTEER STRENGTH NUMBER OF CHAPTERS

1972 60 1

FOUNDING MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTS
Jacksonville residents ICS has organized several events. We celebrated
India’s Republic Day & Independence Day,

VISION organized volunteer days, talent shows, sports
To cater to people of Indian origin and to people events, and celebrated Holi and Diwali festivals.
who are interested in learning about the rich and
diverse Indian culture COVID-19 RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS
• Organize blood drives with One-Blood
• Donate for good cause
MISSION
To preserve Indian culture among the second • Spread awareness about Covid-19 among
generation Indian-American population and to Jacksonville society
spread awareness about our culture • Jacksonville youth volunteers are working with
the Humane Society for collecting donations
GUIDING PRINCIPLES and assisting animals in need
ICS provides a platform to unite all Indian regional
organizations for celebrating India’s national INSPIRING STORY
events and to share our traditional values and ICS youth volunteers are going out and helping
cultures without barriers of language and religion. community. They are helping younger generations
We include “service” as a key element to our list and volunteering to spread awareness about
of events, to cater the needs of our community Covid-19.
and server as platform for our youth.

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