Syrian American Council of North America (SAC)

Founded and organized under the leadership of Dr. Zakaria Khalaf in the year 1988, the Syrian American Council is an umbrella organization comprising group of organizations across the nation. All Arab Americans are eligible for membership in the Syrian American council. The Advisory Board groups consist of prominent Arab American business and community leaders and is the top decision-making body in the council. The Syrian American Council's primary goal is strengthening the links between East West and helping Arab Americans maintain their cultural bonds with their homeland. The Council fosters social, economic, educational and media interaction between the United States and the Arab world in order to promote harmonious cross-cultural relationships.