American Karachay-Kavkaz Benevolent Association
Welcome to AKBA
Our Mission
The American Karachay-Kavkaz Benevolent Association (AKBA) was established on November 27, 1989. AKBA was established to preserve, foster, study and teach the religion, language, customs, history, folk-dances and folk-music of the Karachay culture through various community events and activities for the Karachay people in The United States. AKBA was also established to strengthen the cooperative ties among the Karachay-Kavkaz people. The Karachay culture is the native culture of the indigenous peoples of the Karachay region of the North Caucasus Mountains.
American Karachay-Kavkaz Benevolent Association is a federally recognized 501(c)3 status non-profit organization that serves the Karachay community. Members of the community volunteer together to manage the community center located on 137 Crooks Avenue in the City of Paterson in the State of New Jersey.
Our current facilities house a community center, cafeteria, banquet hall, and Karachay ethnic dance center.
Elbrus USA Dance Ensemble
After a 10-year break, Elbrus USA is returning to the stage in May of 2025 with instructors Mert Cagar and Serra Aygun. Elbrus USA prides itself on being an inclusive group, welcoming individuals from all Caucasus and Turkic backgrounds, who share a passion for dance and tradition.
Hall Rental
Book AKBA Hall today!
We are located at 137 Crooks Ave Paterson, NJ 07503
Store
AKBA has a variety of different apparel to buy. Here is the pre-sale Elbrus merchandise!
