Pacifica Institute was founded as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization by a group of dedicated volunteers in San Fernando Valley in 2003. Idea was to do good for the community they live in.Pacifica receives donations and is supported by business people and professionals, and efficiently achieves a high level of output due to the support of committed volunteers. Pacifica Institute incorporated as the Global Cultural Connections and has its inspiration embedded in its name. First, “Pacifica” in Latin is the female agent of peace making, which is an important aspect of our vision. Female agent also evoke the caring and compassionate nature of women. And secondly, Pacifica serving the West Coast states fortunate enough to be bordering the beautiful Pacific Ocean or their neighbors.