Arab Cultural and Community Center

The Arab Cultural and Community Center (ACCC) in San Francisco, CA provides comprehensive community services designed to preserve, promote, and strengthen Arab culture through art, education, and culturally relevant programming. As a non-profit, non-sectarian charitable organization, the ACCC offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the needs of the Arabic-speaking community and those interested in learning about Arab cultural heritage.

The center operates an Arabic Language School serving both children and adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Kids and youth classes are held in-person on Saturday mornings, featuring Modern Standard Arabic instruction across nine different class levels beginning August 30th, 2025. For adult learners, the ACCC provides evening classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, accommodating working professionals seeking to develop or enhance their Arabic language skills.

Beyond language instruction, the ACCC delivers professional translation and interpretation services, assisting community members with document translation between Arabic and English. The center also provides access to Arabic-speaking notary public services, ensuring residents have reliable support for official documentation needs. Staff members fluent in various Arabic dialects, including North African dialect, are available to serve the diverse linguistic needs of the San Francisco community.

Headquartered at 2 Plaza Street in San Francisco, the ACCC functions as part of the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), a consortium of 32 independent Arab American organizations across 12 states. This affiliation strengthens the center's capacity to amplify community voices and improve the lives of Arab Americans while ensuring inclusive, welcoming services for all community members regardless of background.