"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."
- Mohandas Gandhi
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THE WISCONSIN COALITION OF ASIAN- INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS
WCAIO was formed in 2001 with following charter:
Mission Statement:
"Wisconsin Coalition of Asian Indian Organizations (WCAIO) is a non-profit, non-partisan association established as a unified group of representatives from the Asian Indian community and from Asian Indian Organizations in the greater Milwaukee area and Madison. It's purpose is to facilitate communication, cooperation and collaboration between the Asian Indians and the Wisconsin community at large."
WCAIO has supported and raised money for the following community causes:
- Provided support and raised money for national relief efforts for 9/11 terrorists attacks on our country.
- Raised money for a new disaster relief van for local Milwaukee Red Cross chapter.
- Provided support and raised money for Katrina Disaster Relief Fund for the Red Cross.
- Placement of Mahatma Gandhi statue on the grounds of Milwaukee County Courthouse.
- Naming of India-America Friendship Park at Milwaukee County Courthouse.
- Raised money for vision care for low-income children in Milwaukee Public Schools.
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