About the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council
Who We Are
The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council (APRCC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Puerto Rican heritage in Aurora, Illinois and surrounding community.
For more than 50 years, APRCC has brought families, youth, and community leaders together through cultural festivals, scholarship initiatives, pageantry, and year-round programming that promotes pride, leadership, and civic engagement.
Rooted in tradition and driven by community, APRCC continues to serve as a cultural anchor for Puerto Rican heritage in the Auroraland region.
Our Mission
To encourage and promote Puerto Rican heritage through cultural and civic activities.
What We Do
• Host the annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival
• Organize the Aurora Puerto Rican Pageant
• Provide scholarship opportunities to support local students
• Offer cultural and community events throughout the year
• Encourage youth leadership and community involvement
Our Impact
Serving the Aurora community for over five decades, APRCC continues to create meaningful opportunities for cultural celebration, educational support, and community connection.
Through scholarship initiatives and cultural programming, we strengthen intergenerational pride and leadership within the community.
Organizational Status
The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Aurora community.
EIN: 36-4199288
APRCC is committed to transparency, cultural preservation, and community impact through responsible stewardship and programming.
Get Involved
APRCC thrives because of volunteers, sponsors, families, and community members who believe in preserving and celebrating Puerto Rican heritage.
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