The purpose of the Glendora Sister City Association is to
foster enduring partnerships between Glendora and its sister cities, cultivating a vibrant exchange of ideas, cultures, and perspectives that enrich and empower our communities.
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The Glendora Sister City Association strives to promote the growth of international exchange and understanding within Glendora and its surrounding community.
Through citizen diplomacy, educational initiatives, and cultural immersion programs, we strive to:
Enhance mutual understanding and respect between the peoples of Glendora and its sister cities
Promote global citizenship and cultural agility within our communities
Nurture a spirit of collaboration and innovation that addresses shared global challenges
Celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that define our communities
Inspire future generations to embrace global engagement and intercultural understanding
Together, we envision a world where cultural diversity thrives, global connections flourish, and Glendora and its sister cities stand united in fostering a more peaceful and prosperous future.
Vision
Within the next five years, the Glendora Sister City Association envisions growing partnerships with Glendora's Sister Cities, characterized by deep cultural connections, shared knowledge, and collaborative initiatives that transform our communities. Through unwavering commitment and sustained engagement, we aim to:
Objectives Coming Soon!
Sister City Timeline
1966 - Glendora Sister City Association is incoporated
1968 - Mérida and Glendora become sister cities
1977 - Bicentennial Mural by Manuel Lizama donated and placed in the Bidwell Forum
1988 - Moka and Glendora become sister cities
1990 - Goddard Middle School and Moka Higashi Junior High School become sister schools
1998 - Ten rose bushes from Glendora planted in Moka and ten cherry blossom trees from Moka are planted in Glendora
2002 - The Hands of Friendship plaque is placed in front of Glendora City Hall
2006 - Sandburg Middle School and Nakamura Junior High School become sister schools
History
On September 11, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower announced the People-to-People Program, which called for American citizens to engage in citizen diplomacy and create sister city relationships to build a structure that advocates for world peace.
In response to this call to action, a small group of Glendorans began to lay the groundwork for the Glendora Sister City Association (GSCA). The GSCA would meet monthly as a community organization and officially become incorporated as a nonprofit on April 6, 1966. The charter officers of the GSCA include;
Chairman: President of Citrus College, Dr. Glenn Vaniman
Vice-Chairman: Dr. Clarence Kron
Recording Secretary: Mrs. H.P. Waters
Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Herbert Sharp
Treasurer: Mrs. Georgia Meissenburg
After several years of inactivity, the Glendora Sister City Association was revitalized as a community organization in May of 2023 and later become incorporated as a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation in 2025.
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info@glendorasistercities.org
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