WearetheTurkishAmericanAssociationofNorthTexas,dedicatedtopreservingandsharingtherichheritageofTurkishculturewhilebuildingbridgesbetweencommunitiesintheDallas-FortWortharea.
ThestoryofTurkishimmigrationtoAmericabeginsinthelate19thcentury.Theseearlymigrants,settlinginNewEnglandandacrosstheNortheastbetween1890and1924,carriedwiththemcenturiesoftraditionandanunwaveringspirit.Theybuiltnewlivesinunfamiliarlands,facinglanguagebarriersandthelonelinessofdisplacement,yettheyendured.
Early Turkish Migrants, c. 1910
Industrial America, 1920s
Throughouttheearly20thcentury,TurkishAmericansestablishedthemselvesacrossthenation—fromtextilemillstofactoriestotheoilfieldsoftheSouthwest.Theyworkedalongsidefellowimmigrants,contributingtoAmerica'sindustrialgrowthwhilepreservingthecustomsoftheirhomeland.
Bymid-century,TurkishAmericancommunitiestookrootacrosstheUnitedStates,includinghereinTexas.InNorthTexas,avibrantcommunityformed,drawnbyopportunityandthewelcomingspiritoftheregion.Fromthislegacy,TURANTwasborn—tohonorthosewhocamebeforeandensureourheritageenduresinDallas-FortWorth.
Community Gathering, 1950s
The journey continues. Today, Turkish Americans contribute to every facet of American life—in medicine, technology, the arts, and public service.
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Our Community
Building bridges across cultures in North Texas since 1978.
500+
Members
25+
Events
15
Years
1000+
Families
Upcoming
Our Events
Cultural celebrations and community gatherings throughout the year.
Spring Cultural Gala
An evening celebrating Turkish arts, music, and cuisine.
Children's Day Festival
Honoring National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
Youth & Sports Day
Sports activities and programs for young Turkish Americans.
Our Mission
"To preserve and promote Turkish culture, foster community connections, and build bridges between Turkish Americans and the broader North Texas community."
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Get Involved
Your time and talents can make a real difference in our community.
Event Volunteer
Help organize and run our cultural events.
4-8 hrs/eventYouth Mentor
Guide young Turkish Americans in cultural education.
2-4 hrs/weekCommittee Member
Join Cultural, Outreach, or Fundraising committees.
MonthlyLanguage Instructor
Teach Turkish language classes for all levels.
2 hrs/weekBecome a Member
Support
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Your generosity helps preserve Turkish heritage and strengthen our community.
$50
Sponsors a youth program
$100
Funds a cultural workshop
$250
Supports an event
$500
Enables a scholarship
TURANT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
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