Syrian American Club of Houston

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    • COVID-19 Response
  • About Us
  • Members
    • Membership >
      • Membership Renewal
      • New Member Application
    • Rental
  • Events
    • Scholarship Endowment Gala >
      • Purchase Gala Tickets
  • Scholarship
    • Scholarship Fund
  • Arabic School
    • Registration - School Year
    • Nahla wa Nahil - Arabic Reading Online Program
  • Donate
    • General Fund
    • Pledge Fund
    • General Refugee Support
    • AmazonSmile
    • Scholarship Fund
  • News
  • Contact
    • Submit Idea
  • Pay with Zelle

About Us

About the Syrian American Club

The Syrian American Club was founded in 1991 by a group of individuals who believed in the strength and quality of the Syrian community in Houston. 

In the early sixties, the Syrian community consisted mostly of college students and young professionals, but over the years, the number of Syrians living in Houston has grown substantially, and our now diverse community has matured in many ways. 

​Today, Syrian Americans in Houston number in the thousands and are an integral part of the social-economic fabric of the city. Our men and women are active, law-abiding members of society. They are store owners and students. They are doctors, lawyers and engineers, and they are seasoned businessmen and aspiring entrepreneurs. Some are struggling while others are successful. But diverse as our backgrounds may be, we all have one thing in common; we value our heritage and the family and friends we left behind.

The Syrian American Club provides a sense of community to its members, and its many activities are aimed at both social and philanthropic purposes. The Club hosts several picnics and gatherings a year, it offers Arabic Language Classes, it raises money for scholarships, and it joins with other organizations to support educational and cultural programs.

PAST PRESIDENTS
Dr. Riad Chehlaoui
Mr. Bassam Barazi
Mrs. Lina Salek

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Mr. Bassam Barazi

President
Mr. Amer Al-Nahhas

Vice President
Mrs. Jala Barazi

Secretary
Mrs. Judy Sultan

Treasurer
Mrs. Maysa Wafai

​Members
Mrs. Mouna Azhari
Mr. Mazen Bishara
Mr. Malek Husseini
Mrs. Rula Jabri
Mr. Omar Shishakly
Mr. Hani Yafi
Ms. Racha Zerekli

Location

5729 Winsome Lane
​Houston, Texas 77057

What Our Members Are Saying

"The Syrian American Club is a great place to learn about Syrian culture and connect with others in the community!"

"My kids love seeing their friends at Arabic school and I feel like they are connecting with the Syrian culture."

"I love the Falafel nights and events at the Al-Sham Center. It's nice to see so many familiar and new faces."

Contact Us

(713) 266-5577

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