About the PACC
A community center built by the Portuguese-American community in Yonkers — and kept alive by every member, family, and friend who walks through our doors.
Our Story
Rooted in Yonkers, Built by Many Hands
The Portuguese American Community Center was founded in 1986 to give the Portuguese-speaking community of Yonkers a place of their own — a place to gather, celebrate, preserve language and tradition, and welcome the next generation. Over the decades, the club has grown from a small group of founders into a multigenerational community center that hosts cultural events, runs a Portuguese school, welcomes families for weekly programs, and opens its doors to neighbors of every background.
Our Mission
What We Stand For
Heritage
Preserve Portuguese language, food, music, and tradition — and pass them forward to the next generation.
Family
Welcome everyone, of every age, into a place that feels like home.
Community
Serve as the gathering place for our neighborhood — Portuguese, American, Hispanic, and beyond.
Service
Support members, host life's milestones, and contribute to Yonkers.
What We Do
How We Serve the Community
Cultural Programs & Festas
Year-round events celebrating Portuguese heritage — saint days, summer festas, holiday gatherings, and more.
See Events →Portuguese School (Escola)
Language and cultural classes for children and adults — passing the language forward to the next generation.
Learn More →Hall Rentals
Our spaces are open to the community for weddings, quinceañeras, anniversaries, and corporate events.
Plan Your Event →Membership
Members are the heart of the club. Join us and become part of something multigenerational.
Become a Member →Leadership
Governed by the Membership
PACC is a registered 501(c)(4) nonprofit governed by a volunteer board of directors elected by the membership. Officers serve in roles including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, with additional directors leading committees for events, the school, rentals, and operations. [Detailed board roster coming soon.]
Come See Us
The best way to understand what PACC is, is to walk through the door.