NEW YORK/COPENHAGEN, 4 September 2020 – UNICEF is leading efforts to procure and supply COVID-19 vaccines in what could possibly be the world’s largest and fastest ever procurement and supply of vaccines, as part of the global vaccine plan of the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX Facility) led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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Golden Age Center Unveils Giving Tree
Boston, March 22, 2019 — Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center’s president Peter Chan, and executive director Ruth Moy took great pride in announcing the dedication of the Giving Tree today by by hosting a luncheon. The Giving Tree is located in the main lobby of Hong Lok House, at 25 Essex Street in Chinatown.
Boston Nonprofit CAHF to Sponsor 2019 Rose Parade Float “Harmony Through Union”
Boston, Oct. 28, 2018, — The Chinese American Heritage Foundation (CAHF), a community-driven organization in Boston Chinatown that promotes the recognition and appreciation of the historical contributions made by Chinese-Americans to the United States, is fielding a “Harmony Through Union” float for the 2019 Rose Parade in Pasadena. Wilson Lee and Esther Lee are also […]
BCNC Receives Top Ratings by Charity Navigator and GuideStar
Boston, Jan. 10, 2018, — Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, as well as a Gold Seal on GuideStar’s nonprofit profile. MA State Rep. Donald Wong (left) presents a citation to Giles Li, Executive Director of BCNC.
Chinese-American Biomedical Association Launches Texas Chapter
Cambridge, Mass., January 2, 2017 – Chinese-American Biomedical Association (CABA), a 501(C)(3) non-profit professional organization based in Massachusetts since 2007, today announced the launch of its first chapter outside Massachusetts. The first chapter, named CABA-Texas (or CABA-TX), will be based in Houston, Texas. (from left)Susan Qu, Shiwen Lin and Eric Shi at 2016 CABA annual […]
BCNC’s Lai Chan Honored by Blue Hills Bank as 2017 Hometown Hero
Boston, Dec. 31, 2016, — Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) employee Lai Chan is recognized by Blue Hills Bank as one of the 2017 Hometown Heroes. Lai Chan (pictured below) will be featured in the Bank’s fifth annual Hometown Hero Calendar, which honors 12 groups or individuals who go above and beyond to make our community […]
AARP Releases Fraud Prevention Handbook in both English and Chinese
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 14, 2016 – Approximately 15 million people are victims of identity theft every year. AARP’s new free Fraud Prevention Handbook outlines how to protect yourself from common types of fraud. It uncovers the strategies that scammers use and provides resources to help you defend yourself against their tricks. Audrey Moy is a […]
Comparing Jewish Americans and Asian Americans
By S. B. Woo, President, 80-20 Educational Foundation Introduction: 80-20 Initiative, the Asian American political action committee, isdevoted to advance civil rights of Asian Americans http://www.80-20initiative.net/andhttp://blog.sciencenet.cn/home.php?mod=space&uid=1565&do=blog&id=471528(see the second half of the article) CA Assemblyman Ted Liew, speaking at our 2008 Endorsement Convention
CPA Director of Programs Mark Liu Joins Neighborhood Housing Trust
Boston, August 14, 2015, — Mark Liu, Director of Programs and Operations at the Chinese Progressive Association, was selected by Mayor Walsh to join the Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund and sworn in today at Boston City Hall. Liu was born in the South End and now lives in Brighton.
Treasurer Goldberg Visits BCNC, Part of Her Economic Empowerment Tour
By Menglei Han, bostonese.com Boston-Wednesday, April 17 2015 – Treasurer Deborah B Goldberg recently visited Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood on her statewide economic empowerment tour. The aim of the tour is on raising awareness about the Commonwealth’s new office of Economic Empowerment (OEE). BCNC Executive Director Giles Li receives Ms. Goldberg and gives her a tour. […]