| Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut |
The Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut (HCSC) was established in 1988
as the successor of the original “Hungarian Reading Circle” of Wallingford,
CT. HCSC’s mission at the beginning was essentially local and focused on
providing first and second generation Hungarian Americans monthly
opportunities to experience their rich ancestral heritage, through music,
literature, drama and poetry. In the 90’s, however, as evidence of their more
comfortable economic status, HCSC members expressed an interest to
support selected Hungarian cultural and educational institutions servicing
some of the 2 million strong ethnic Hungarian minority populations
established for centuries in the Transylvania region of Rumania and Trans-
Carpathian Ukraine.
Fall annual gala dinners organized by HCSC are this organization’s sole fund-
raising vehicles. Below are two particular examples of programs sponsored by
HCSC.
as the successor of the original “Hungarian Reading Circle” of Wallingford,
CT. HCSC’s mission at the beginning was essentially local and focused on
providing first and second generation Hungarian Americans monthly
opportunities to experience their rich ancestral heritage, through music,
literature, drama and poetry. In the 90’s, however, as evidence of their more
comfortable economic status, HCSC members expressed an interest to
support selected Hungarian cultural and educational institutions servicing
some of the 2 million strong ethnic Hungarian minority populations
established for centuries in the Transylvania region of Rumania and Trans-
Carpathian Ukraine.
Fall annual gala dinners organized by HCSC are this organization’s sole fund-
raising vehicles. Below are two particular examples of programs sponsored by
HCSC.
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| In the last few years, HCSC has provided regular grants to contribute to the upkeep of the Teleki-Bolyai Library in Tirgu-Mures (Marosvásárhely- RO) housing many historical collections including that of its founder, Count Samuel Teleki (1739-1822) Chancellor of Transylvania, still in its original eighteen century edifice. Among its treasures, one can find several works dating back to the Italian Renaissance. Similarly, numerous first editions from fine print shops in Basel, Amsterdam, Buda or Cluj (Kolozsvar) are housed in the library as well as rich Hungarian family archives covering many centuries. These treasures are also made available for historical research. |
administrators and teachers, HCSC is now forwarding scholarships to deserving children on
behalf of HCSC sponsors. Thus, a very personal relationship can be established with teenage
children, through correspondence and the occasional exchange of photographs. Most
importantly, sponsors receive a direct feedback from their sponsored children that their
contributions are not only appreciated but thoroughly put to good use.
behalf of HCSC sponsors. Thus, a very personal relationship can be established with teenage
children, through correspondence and the occasional exchange of photographs. Most
importantly, sponsors receive a direct feedback from their sponsored children that their
contributions are not only appreciated but thoroughly put to good use.
HCSC members dedicate a substantial
portion of their annual fund raising profits
to direct scholarships to deserving
children in Rumanian/Hungarian or
Ukrainian/Hungarian secondary education
establishments at a cost of $380 per year
including room and board. Indeed,
whether living in smaller cities or remote
villages, most Hungarian families cannot
afford such expenses.
Based on the direct advise of school
portion of their annual fund raising profits
to direct scholarships to deserving
children in Rumanian/Hungarian or
Ukrainian/Hungarian secondary education
establishments at a cost of $380 per year
including room and board. Indeed,
whether living in smaller cities or remote
villages, most Hungarian families cannot
afford such expenses.
Based on the direct advise of school
