Chinatown Community Development Center

Check out How We Fight: The Power of Asian American Activism tomorrow, Thursday Oct 10th! The KQED event explores the Bay Area's rich and deep history of Asian Americans organizing and it traces back decades, bringing the historical context into the current day political discussion. ▪ Live storytelling performance by NPR podcast host Emily Kwong (of Inheriting and Shortwave podcasts) and Nicole Salaver (Balay Kreative) who share the legacy of Nicole's uncle, Filipino civil rights activist Patrick Salaver, who helped establish ethnic studies at SFSU and other campuses across the country. ▪ Discussion with Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Russell Jeung and San Francisco Examiner reporter Greg Wong about how recent Asian American activism has impacted local politics and narratives about the community. Moderated by Bay Area journalist Cecilia Lei. ▪ Chat with Asian American community leaders Gia Vang (Very Asian Foundation), Janie Chen (Asian Health Services) and Pyxie Castillo (GABRIELA USA) about how they're organizing their respective communities, their commitment to solidarity and the challenges that lie ahead. Moderated by Bay Area journalist Cecilia Lei. Event Details > ▫ Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:00 PM ▫ In-person at KQED HQ, 2601 Mariposa Street San Francisco or Live Stream. RSVP > Kqed.org/events/4627 Discounted tickets available. DM for the discount code! #KQED #AsianAmericanActivism #SFChinatown #Activism #CommunityPower

Reverend Arnold Townsend, may he rest in peace. Like so many San Francisco pioneers - he shaped our landscape towards racial equity, which was his life’s work.

"Offering no excuses for missteps, intentional or not, I encourage the Bay Area community to stand firmly behind the Dream Keeper Initiative’s work, and the often heroic efforts of Black- and people of color-led organizations. Their on-the-ground impact is essential for the wellbeing of our entire region."

🎉 Thank you for making Chinatown CDC's 47th Annual Gala, "Our Village, Our Heartbeat," a tremendous success on September 6th! Over 700 supporters and guests filled the Fairmont San Francisco to join us in this meaningful celebration. Together, we celebrated the heart and soul of Chinatown — the residential village of seniors, families, and immigrants who make our Chinatown a living and breathing vibrant community. Since its founding in 1977, Chinatown CDC has championed affordable housing, safety, and economic development, culminating in the landmark 1986 Chinatown Master Plan. These values continue to make our village a shining model for Chinatowns nationwide, and your support has played a significant role in this achievement. Congratulations to our honorees, each of whom has made a unique and invaluable contribution to our community. The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr. (Lifetime Achievement Award), the 2024 Iftar Planning Committee (Allan E. Low Super Partner Award), and Hanmin Liu and Jennifer Mei of Wildflowers Institute (Community Angel Award). Another highlight was the Fund-A-Need, raising over $68,000 to restore the Green and Community Spaces, directly benefiting residents across three Chinatown CDC affordable housing properties. Thank you, every one of you, for being part of this incredible evening! Your presence and support made the 47th Annual Gala a resounding success. Watch our Welcome video, view event photos and download the E-program book > https://lnkd.in/gaWWX6cz #CCDC47Years #OurVillageOurHeartbeat #ChinatownCDC #SFChinatown #ChinatownSF #SanFranciscoChinatown #SanFrancisco #Chinatown #AlaskaCares Photos by Frank Jang and Ed Jay.

Join us on Sept. 24th at 12 PM PST for an engaging IG LIVE #TuesdayTalk session with Malcolm Yeung, Executive Director of Chinatown Community Development Center! 🗓 Date: September 24th ⏰ Time: 12 PM PST 📍 Where: Live on Instagram Tune In > https://lnkd.in/gckSmjWH About Malcolm:  Malcolm Yeung is the Executive Director of Chinatown Community Development Center (Chinatown CDC). Chinatown CDC is a comprehensive community development organization with a mission to build community. Chinatown CDC builds community through bricks and mortar strategies (developing, acquiring and operating over 3,500 units of affordable housing) and people strategies (tenant organizing, community planning and advocacy, youth leadership development, and residents services). Malcolm graduated from Duke University in 1994 (B.S. Chemistry), University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997 (M.A. History), and Berkeley Law (J.D.) in 2001. Malcolm first practiced in venture finance and in I.P. litigation at Perkins Coie LLP and then O'Melveny and Meyers LLP before joining the Asian Law Caucus in 2003. In 2009, Malcolm joined Chinatown CDC where he has been ever since, except for a brief sabbatical serving as Senior Housing Advisor to San Francisco's First Asian American Mayor, the Honorable Edwin M. Lee. In 2019, Mayor London Breed appointed Malcolm to the San Francisco Airport Commission. Malcolm has previously served as Co-Chair of the California Coalition on Civil Rights and President of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area. He currently serves on the Boards of National CAPACD, and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about CCDC: https://lnkd.in/gk7QAWJ2

The 2nd Annual Hungry Ghost Festival presented by the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco is just days away on Saturday 8/17 in SF Chinatown. Did you know that San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)'s Central Subway takes you right to the festivities? Take public transit to the Chinatown-Rose Pak Station, and see the station's permanent artwork and the Hungry Ghost Festival's cultural activities. Thank you Greg Wong, San Francisco Examiner for your news story! Read More > https://lnkd.in/g2uMvRqz #HungryGhost #HungryGhostFestival #ChinatownSF

This Saturday 8/17 is the 2nd Annual Hungry Ghost Festival in San Francisco Chinatown. The festival presented by Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco will be filled with vibrant energy, interactive art, live music, and mouthwatering food from your favorite Chinatown spots! Bring your friends and family and support the local restaurants and businesses while celebrating heritage and tradition. View Event Details > https://lnkd.in/ghcuC3XK #HungryGhost #HungryGhostFestival #ChinatownSF #Chinatown

When people and places don't control their own narratives, the "world" can tell that narrative for you and often in ways that don't reflect reality. For instance, I've always been skeptical of how developers and planners use the notion of "blighted" but occupied neighborhoods to justify "redevelopment." So in Chinatown, we want and are creating our own narrative. When the world heard reports of Chinatown "die-ing," that story came from us. Now, the world needs to know that Chinatown is being revived - but from inside out. As usual - our artists tell these stories in ways that touch the heart and soul - not just the head. If you want to know where SF Chinatown is heading - come join the Chinatown Media Arts Collaborative at Edge on the Square for this event on September 7!!!!