2026 C.A.C.A. Houston Board Installation
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) helps Chinese Americans across the United States advocate for their civil rights, preserve their cultural heritage, and make a difference in their communities through education, leadership, and community service.
About Us
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Houston Lodge is part of the National Chinese American Citizens Alliance, a non-partisan Chinese American fraternal, benevolent non-profit organization founded in 1895.
Our Purpose
For every Chinese American to be a fulfilled American citizen with an equal opportunity to discover and enjoy the American way of life.
Our Vision
To empower Chinese Americans, we promote American citizenship, practice responsible patriotism, pursue the highest ethics, morals, and values of community, preserve historical and cultural traditions, and provide youth education.
Our mission
To empower Chinese Americans by promoting the highest ethiccs and morals, by practicing and defending American citizenship in its fullest rights and responsibilities by observing respectfully American Patriotism, by preserving historical and cultural traditions, and by providing youth leadership and community learning through education.
Our Principles
- To fully enjoy and defend the rights and privileges of American citizenship,
- To support and obey the laws and constitution of the United States,
- To cultivate the mind through exchange of knowledge,
- To effect a higher character among the members,
- To observe and practice the fundamentals of brotherly love and mutual help.
Our History
Established in 1954, the Houston Lodge is a part of the National Chinese American Citizens Alliance, a non-partisan Chinese American fraternal, benevolent non-profit organization founded in 1895. Our national organization began in San Francisco, California. It was formed as a result of unfair immigration laws passed solely against the Chinese called the "1882 Exclusion Act ". (See www.cacanational.org)
C.A.C.A. has been spearheading efforts against unfair immigration laws, working to promote naturalization and citizenship, participating in the census count, having equal educational economic opportunities, and advocating voter registration.
C.A.C.A. has been spearheading efforts against unfair immigration laws, working to promote naturalization and citizenship, participating in the census count, having equal educational economic opportunities, and advocating voter registration.
Membership
Why should I join the Chinese American Citizens Alliance?
Bcoming a member of CACA Houston Lodge, you will:
Bcoming a member of CACA Houston Lodge, you will:
- Network with other Chinese Americans living in Houston.
- Learn about cultures, traditions, customs, religion and all sorts of everyday things.
- Experience the popular sports from China and Taiwan, such as ping pong 乒乓, badminton 羽毛球 and pickleball 匹克球.
- Experience the games like mahjong 麻將 etc.
- Learn how to cook popular Chinese food, such as dumplings etc.
- Network with other Chinese Americans in Houston or around the country from all walks of life.
- CACA Houston welcomes you to join us in accomplishing our mission.
- Membership fees are $25 for an individual and $40 for a family.
- To join us, please click for the CACA Membership Form .
Events
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CACA Houston Lodge Meeting
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Belford Chong & Jim Gor | 2025 Honorees
| Houston Astros Game -$1.00 Hot Dog Night
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Astros Night
September 15, 2026
Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
Veterans Gilbert Eng & Gene Woo will be honored
September 15, 2026
Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals
Veterans Gilbert Eng & Gene Woo will be honored
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CACA 72nd Annual Dinner 
"Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary"
Save the Date October 24, 2024 Location: Lam Bo Ballroom More information to be posted soon. |
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Chinese Community Center Legacy of Light Gala 2026
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C.A.C.A. Houston Lodge founded November 7, 1954
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Miss Chinatown Houston 2026 |
On July 25, 2026, Ailsa Cheng was crowned Miss Chinatown Houston 2026 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, Houston, Texas.
For more information > Miss Chinatown Houston
For more information > Miss Chinatown Houston
Miss Chinatown Houston |
Ailsa Cheng
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2026 Miss Chinatown Houston Court
Left to Right: Second Princess- Sophia To First Runner-up Miss Chinese New Year and Miss Talent- Jiayi Fu Miss Chinatown 2026- Ailsa Cheng Third Princess- Lauren Wu |
C.A.C.A. Houston Lodge | Monthly Meeting
CACA Monthly Meeting
August 20, 2026 |
Houston Astros NightAstros Night
September 15, 2026 Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals 2026 Veterans Gilbert Eng & Gene Woo will be honored 
Veterans Belford Chong & Jim Gor were recognized during Houston Astros 2025
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2026 National Essay Contest
On July 16, 2026, Trey Dulaney is presented the Merit Award for his participation in the National Essay Contest from CACA Houston Lodge from Vice-President Mary Ann Yeung
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In The News
Spring Seed & Plant Swap
On April 18, 2026 C.A.C.A. Houston Lodge hosted the Spring Plant and Seed Swap at the Chinese Community Center.
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