ABOUT US
The Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter (FFNCC) is a non-profit organization that brings together area Finnish-Americans, Finns and friends of Finland, to help:
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Maintain Finnish, and Finnish-American traditions;
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Promote Finnish culture;
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Organize cultural and social activities;
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Advance knowledge about Finland and its developments; and
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Provide grants and scholarships to individuals and not-for-profit entities of the Washington DC metropolitan area for presentations, projects, and performances that promote Finnish and Finnish-American culture.
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The FFNCC is a chapter of the Finlandia Foundation National (FFN), which, with its wide network, is the most important non-governmental source of support of Finnish culture and for Finnish-American activities in the United States.
All Washington DC metropolitan area Finnish-Americans, Finns, and friends of Finland are invited to join the Chapter and to participate in its activities.
President: Andrea Rasmussen
1st Vice-President/FFN Liason: George Elliott
2nd Vice-President/Recording Officer: Zach Risseeuw
Treasurer: Kirsti Frenzen Noring
Corresponding Secretary: Kim Whittle
Newsletter Editor: Alexa Risseeuw
Website Admin.: Ian Lambeth
Instagram Admin.: Gillie Cuda
Facebook Admin.: Jen Pihlaja
Member at Large: Robin Hatanpaa
FFNCC Board
July 2023 - June 2024