Chinatown Community Development Center

Calling all USA-based artists and artist teams to submit qualifications to the Chinatown Artist Registry! The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) invites you to submit qualifications to the Chinatown Artist Registry to be considered for upcoming public art opportunities in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco. Artists with a meaningful connection to Chinatown––whether they currently reside, have resided in Chinatown, have a relationship with the neighborhood, share culture and values with Chinatown, or have another significant connection to Chinatown––are encouraged to apply. The Chinatown Artist Registry will be used to select artists to be commissioned for a range of public art projects associated with current and upcoming construction in Chinatown, including improvements to Portsmouth Square and renovations to the Chinatown Public Health Center and Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library. The Registry will be used for these and other upcoming projects through 2027. The Arts Commission seeks visual artists working in a variety of media and artistic approaches to include in the Chinatown Artist Registry. Artists whose practice includes direct engagement of the community in the design or making of the artwork are also encouraged to apply. Past public art experience is not required. Link to learn more is here: https://lnkd.in/g6NXczmt 

Jenny and company at Chinese Culture Center are leading the way in ensuring that Chinatown can tell OUR OWN STORY, OUR OWN WAY. Thanks to our elected officials, especially Mayor London Breed, President Peskin, and Sup Mandelman for your support along the way!!!

Thank you Madame Mayor and Sup Mandelman for visiting Chinatown CDC’s old and new world headquarters at 615 Grant Avenue. Sorry you had to run Pres Peskin but you are always welcome!! Couldn’t have done it without the support of the City. And so much upcoming investment in Chinatown!! Chinese Culture Centers new home, Edge on the Square, Chinatown Library, Chinatown Health Center, Nee Asia Senior Housing and Banquet Hall, and the new Portsmouth Square. That’s on top of Chinatown Rose Pak Station which opened in 2023!!!!

We are excited to announce that 1005 Powell is now accepting applications through DAHLIA. All household members must be 62 years of age or older. Monthly Rent - SRO: $295 - $983 (1-2 Occupants Per Unit) Minimum Monthly Income - Two Times the Monthly Rent Apply on DAHLIA: https://lnkd.in/gErSt2U3 Link to Marketing Flyer: https://lnkd.in/g3_m8swR Applications will be accepted online via the City’s DAHLIA website until July 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Applications received by the deadline will be placed in a lottery held on August 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Applicants will be placed on the property's waitlist to fill current vacancies. For more information, contact 1005 Powell leasing at 415-658-7602 or [email protected]. Official lottery results will be posted on DAHLIA.

"It’s the heart and soul of Chinese cooking to make something by hand, fresh every day. Nowadays, that’s what’s so precious about going to Chinatown — you can still experience artisanal food.” - Grace Young "The cultural importance of such restaurants can’t be overstated, especially as Chinatown populations shrink across the country. Establishments that specialize in traditional Chinese cuisine could help save what she described as a Chinatown culture at risk of fading away." Chinatown CDC Executive Director Malcolm Yeung "said he hopes Rice Roll Express can add to the authenticity he and his fellow advocates hope to preserve." “For Chinatown residents, this is another affordable and sustainable option just like our bakeries, noodle shops and take-out delis. For visitors, this can be an additional pathway to learn about our community, especially when you are in line rubbing elbows with a Chinatown grandma.” Read Now > https://lnkd.in/gJjxGbHP #RiceRollExpress #SFChinatown #Chinatown

"Huiquing Kuang immigrated to the U.S. two years ago and lives in a Chinatown SRO with her husband and two young children. To her, Stockton Street feels like home." "It has everything we need," said Kuang. "With a neighborhood like Chinatown, we have a corridor that is purely focused on residents. It really helps to ensure that we also make residents feel like this is the neighborhood they want to live in because they feel like they’re part of that neighborhood, they’re cared for and people understand that they are the main target for the usage.” - Rosa Chen, Chinatown CDC Read Now > https://lnkd.in/gS55ETJh #SFChinatown

Save the date for a film screening in Chicago, IL! Chinatown Community Development Center, The Rose Pak Community Fund, and Chinese American Service League are co-hosting RALLY, a film that documents the rise of San Francisco Chinatown’s political prominence and power – fueled by the fiery, fearless activist and kingmaker Rose Pak. You don’t want to miss this riveting political drama! Date/Time: Sunday, June 9th at 6pm-8pm CDT. Following the film screening is a Q A with film director Rooth Tang, Chinatown CDC Executive Director Malcolm Yeung, and Alderwoman Nicole Lee. RSVP > https://lnkd.in/ggea5gVh The event is in partnership with National CAPACD's 2024 Building CAPACD convention.

🎉 Congratulations to Gordon Chin, our founder, who was honored by the API Council and introduced by two other … BOSSES.

Cultural stigmas and intergenerational traumas make navigating mental health in the Asian American community complex, but modern day practitioners and healers offer expansive frameworks for a holistic approach. The event will feature comedy by Kristee Ono; a discussion between licensed therapist Soo Jin Lee of the Yellow Chair Collective, healing practitioner Angela Basbas Angel and community activist, author and filmmaker Satsuki Ina; and a tasting of bites by Chef Yana Gilbuena. Produced and hosted by Cecilia Lei. Join KQED and CAAMFest on 5/16 at 7pm. RSVP > https://lnkd.in/gZgNZJDU In-person at KQED HQ, 2601 Mariposa Street San Francisco and Livestream available. #AAPI