The Chinese Association of Hercules was established in 1979. Currently, the Association has over 200 family members from Hercules, Pinole, and other nearby cities in the East Bay. The purpose of the Association is to bring together people living in Hercules and the surrounding area for the purpose of promoting the Chinese culture, sharing common interests and providing a voice for the Chinese within the community. The Association has joined in various civic events, and has organized Holiday parties, Chinese New Year banquets and other activities. Membership of the Association is open to everyone without regard to ethnicity, or place of residence.