The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) is one of the oldest community organizations in Chinatown.  The parent organization of the Chinese Community Center, the CCBA was founded in 1883 and has represented and served the needs of Chinese Americans in New York City ever since.  Historically it has performed a quasi-governmental role in the Chinese community.  Throughout its history, business ownership has been a goal of many residents of Chinatown, and has been supported both financially, and through training, by the CCBA.

Currently, the CCBA represents the Chinese-Americans living in the Greater New York Metro area.  Internally, the CCBA is the hinge that keeps the Chinese-American community intact and vigorous.  Specifically, the CCBA: