Liberian Community Association of Dallas-Fort Worth (LCA-DFW)
Founded over 30 years ago by Mathias Davies, along with Henry Harmon, James Bass, and a handful of other dedicated Liberians, the Liberian Community Association of Dallas-Fort Worth (LCA-DFW) has a rich history. Their vision was to establish a support system for Liberian students studying in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Our Mission
LCA-DFW’s mission is to provide residents and resettled Liberians with access to cross-cultural activities, educational opportunities, and socioeconomic development programs within the DFW area. Additionally, we aim to promote unity, peaceful coexistence, volunteerism, and charitable efforts.
What We Do
Since its founding, LCA-DFW has:
• Provided newly arrived Liberians with essential information on jobs, education, healthcare, immigration, and legal services.
• Assisted individuals in transitioning into the DFW lifestyle while maintaining ties to Liberian cultural values.
• Offered a strong network for community engagement and support, especially during challenging times like bereavement.
Membership
Membership in LCA shall be extended to all Liberians, 18 years and older, living in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and adjacent parts. LCA members who are also transient shall continue to enjoy all rights and privileges of this Organization, provided they continue to pay dues, attend virtual meetings, and remain active by participating in LCA events as much as possible. Spouses of Liberians and friends of Liberia, irrespective of ethnic origin or race, may become voting members of LCA, hold elected office, and enjoy all rights and privileges in the organization, except hold offices of President or Vice President. Membership shall be renewed annually, provided the member is in good standing. Don't just stand on the sidelines—get engaged in your community!
LCA-DFW in the Greater Community
LCA-DFW is a member of the Conference of Liberian Organizations in the Southwestern United States (COLOSUS). Other chapters include: LCA-OKC (Oklahoma City), LCA-Tulsa, LCA-Houston, LCA-Austin, LCA-Denver, LCA-Louisiana.
LCA-DFW also hosts events to honor individuals making a difference in our community, inaugurate newly elected leadership, and showcase groups and individuals contributing to community development.
LCA-DFW Secures Dedicated Community Center Space at Concordia Lutheran Church Annex
On January 19, 2024, through divine benevolence, the Liberian Community Association of Dallas-Fort Worth (LCA-DFW) formally secured permission to utilize the annex of Concordia Lutheran Church, located at 2503 Bedford Rd, Bedford, Texas, as its exclusive office space and community center, gratis.
We extend our sincerest gratitude to Pastor Mark Lasch, the leadership, and congregation of Concordia Lutheran Church for their extraordinary generosity and unwavering support of our community. Their kind gesture has provided LCA-DFW with a vital space to host meetings, engage with the community, and execute key organizational functions.
Beyond serving as a meeting space, this facility will be utilized as a resource hub to promote educational, cultural, and recreational programs for our seniors, youth, and the broader community. These efforts align with our mission and our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
While we remain deeply grateful for the use of this facility, we are also hopeful and prayerful that in the near future, LCA-DFW will acquire a permanent facility of its own—a place that will further amplify our mission and serve as a beacon for the growth and advancement of our community.
Together, with faith and unity, we continue to build a stronger future for Liberians in the DFW Metroplex
“I am grateful for the sense of belonging and support I've found within the Liberian Community Association. It truly feels like a second family.”
Amos Kollie
About us
LCA-DFW was founded over 30 years ago by Mathias Davies, David Peters, Henry Harmon, James Bass, and a handful of other dedicated Liberians, the Liberian Community Association of Dallas-Fort Worth (LCA-DFW) has a rich history. Their vision was to establish a support system for Liberian students studying in the Dallas/Fort Worth area