杭州同乡会的宗旨就是联络在美国的主要是在波士顿、马萨诸塞州和全美促进和保护中国古都杭州的文化遗产；促进教育和文化交流服务及帮助对和杭州有关的项目感兴趣的个人和机构；为会员和公众提供探索，学习，工作、合作和文化交流的机会；为国际合作和文化交流提供平台。

To promote and preserve the cultural heritage and legacy of Hangzhou, an ancient capital city of China, in Boston, Massachusetts and nationwide; to facilitate educational and culture exchange services and assistance for individuals and entities who are interested in projects related to Hangzhou; to provide members and the general public opportunities in exploring study, work,collaborations and culture exchanges; and to provide a platform for international collaborations and culture exchanges nationwide.