Our Mission

The Association of Americans for Civic Responsibility (AACR) seeks to educate and encourage individuals, institutions, organizations, and businesses to advance the commonweal (the public good) through acts of civic responsibility. The challenge before us is to engage all peoples and groups from all sectors of life in the United States of America.

AACR is an inclusive association of US citizens, non-citizen American residents, various associations, non-profit organizations, forums, clubs, foundations, ethnic and cultural associations, educational institutions, business corporations and firms, and professional and trade groups, from the smallest to the largest in the United States. Read more...

05/06/2009 Save the date!
The Association of Americans for Civic Responsibility (AACR) will convene its Sixth Annual Roundtable Conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. This educational seminar will focus on: "The Role and Expectations of Individuals and Institutions in a Pandemic Situation". For details on this conference, please contact us at aacri@aacri.org
AACR Conferences
2008 AACR Roundtable Conference proceedings now available!
Why AACR?
By Joy Cherian, Phd,Founder and President, AACR

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  Our Commitment

There is a general perception that many people preach but few practice when it comes to the performance of Civic Responsibility. However, at least a few like-minded people should concentrate efforts to practice and preach in a way that expresses full commitment to their convictions. Furthermore, we should all pledge together that we will try our best to become model citizens and loyal residents of this blessed land, the United States of America. Read more...

 Our Objectives

AACR will organize educational programs, including workshops, seminars and conferences, on personal civic responsibility at local, state, and national levels for youth leaders across the United States. Read more...


A Tax-Exempt Organization Under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code incorporated in Washington, DC on November 5, 2001.