The Massachusetts Albanian American Society "BESA" is an independent and not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and progress of the Albanian-American community of Massachusetts. Its focus will be as a cultural and social organization for the community with a long-term vision to create a permanent and sustainable community center.

Its activities will include:

• promoting and organizing local social and cultural events that serve the community;

• promoting education and awareness of Albanian language and culture amonglocal Albanian youths and students;

• creating and developing a network to assist people in professionaldevelopment;

• assisting community members in need of any help and/or orientation in various aspects of daily life in the area;

• developing and maintaining a database of local community members.