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Embracing the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans
In This Issue (English)
ACA Summer Camps
Taiwan Outing
Upcoming Events
Recap of Recent Events
Membership News
Holiday Closing
Upcoming Events

CAPA Splendor

of the East

 
The Council of Asian Pacific Americans
(CAPA) is holding its Splendor of the East
on Saturday,
May 13, 2017
at the
Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, MI.

Click here to find out more information.

  

Our Sponsors
for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

DTE Energy

Comerica Bank

Comcast

Angelina Chin

ACCESS

Program Sponsors
for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1A

Area Agency on Aging 1B

Macomb County Office of Senior Services

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

Comcast

Health Asian Americans Project

AARP

DTE Energy

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission

Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation

Michigan Consumers for Healthcare

 


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March/April 2017
ACA Participates in Comcast Cares Day
For a sixth year, volunteers from ACA participated in Comcast's annual Comcast Cares Day. This year, ACA's volunteers helped out on two projects: Motor City Blight Busters in Detroit and Kids Coalition Against Hunger in Plymouth.

The volunteers working with Motor City Blight Busters helped gather garbage and debris and helped prepare a community garden.


Volunteers clearing debris


Volunteers preparing the community garden

The volunteers helping with Kids Coalition Against Hunger helped prepare food packages for local and worldwide distribution.


Volunteers measuring out food portions


Volunteers preparing food packages

Click to read a full recap of this event in English or in Chinese. WeChat recap of this event.

Click to see photos from:
or visit ACA's Photo Gallery webpage.

ACA Summer Camps
The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is holding Summer Camps in Canton and Madison Heights. Registration has started and is open for both camps.

Youth Cultural Summer Camp in Canton
This camp runs Monday-Friday from July 17 - August 4.
The camp is open to campers ages 5 - 14 years old.

This is the 18th year for this popular camp. Counselors will lead campers in interactive activities as they learn the Chinese language and Chinese culture. Campers are encourage to develop an appreciation of diverse cultures.


STREAMS Summer Camp in Madison Heights
This camp runs Monday - Friday from July 10-August 4.
The camp is designed for 4th grade - 8th grade campers.

STREAMS stands for Science Technology Reading Engineering Arts Math and Soft Skills. Participants get soft skills training in habits, focus, achievement, planning, communication skills, networking, personal development, motivation, and so much more.


For more information on either camp, please visit our Summer Camp webpage.


Taiwan Outing
ACA organized a 10 day, 8 night trip to visit six major cities in Taiwan from April 24th to May 3rd. A unique itinerary has been planned.

Here is a photo of the travelers on their adventure. A recap and more photos will appear in the next newsletter.



Upcoming Events

Fridays, April 28 - June 2
MSU-Extension presents a 6-week long Healthy Food, Healthy Living workshop will educate participants on living a better and healthier life by learning about healthy eating.

Thursdays, May 4 - June 29
MSU-Extension presents a  6-week long Healthy Food, Healthy Living workshop will educate participants on living a better and healthier life by learning about healthy eating.

Citizenship, Family and Marriage Visa Clinic 
Sun., May 14
This clinic includes a presentation on the requirements and eligibility for citizenship, family and marriage visa. A question and answer session is also scheduled.

Thursdays, May 25 - July 20
Tai Chi is an enjoyable way to improve mobility, balance and health, and is especially beneficial for arthritis and fall prevention.

Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Sat., May 28
Volunteers from ACA will march in this annual parade held by the City of Madison Heights.

Donors and supporters of ACA are recognized and thanked at this special event.

ACA and American Citizens for Justice (ACJ) are hosting this event to discuss the historic case and its relevance today.

You can call 248-585-9343 or 313-831-1790 for more information or check our website calendar for updated information on these and other activities and events. Dates, details, and pricing are subject to change.


Recap of Recent Events 
Fraud and Scam Workshop
On April 25th, a fraud and scam prevention workshop was held at ACA' Detroit Service Center. Information on the latest scam cases was shared with seniors and there was a discussion on fraud and scam prevention techniques.

Medicare and Medicaid Workshop Outreach
On April 24th Eleana Loy represented ACA and brought a Medicare and Medicaid workshop to Hope Community Baptist Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Eleana introduced several Medicare and Medicaid benefits to new immigrants and also helped to screen their qualifications.

APIA-U Leadership Training
On April 1st, OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates brought APIA-U leadership training to Wayne State University (WSU). ACA hosted the workshop where about 40 students gathered at WSU's Student Center.

Click to read a full recap in English or Chinese and to see photos. WeChat recap of this event.


APIA-U Leadership Workshop

On March 25th, ACA hosted its first Career Bridge. Over 10 companies participated and provided internships, full-time and part-time opportunities. Keynote speaker Dr. Su Xiuling spoke on soft skills in the workplace.


Dr. Su Xiuling speaking at Career Bridge

ACA's Lantern Festival was held on February 11th at the Chinese Community Center. The well attended event was free and open to the public. This event is held annually to celebrate Chinese New Year with the community.


Crowd at ACA's Lantern Festival

ACA's Chinese New Year Dinner was held on February 4th at the Golden Harvest Restaurant in Warren, Michigan. Guests enjoyed a 10-course gourmet Chinese dinner. Lucky red envelopes and raffle prizes were given out. 


The Rooster (emcee Bob Rothman) giving
New Year greetings at the Banquet

ACA's Detroit Service Center held its Chinese New Year Open House on February 1st at its offices at the Hannan House. A special lunch of Chinese dishes was served.

ACA Staff and participants at Chinese New Year Open House

The first Chinese New Year Celebration at the Canton Center was held on January 27th. More than 30 people attended and each received a small gift bag.


Canton Center celebration of Chinese New Year
 
To read recaps on our events, please go to the 

Membership News

We'd like to welcome the following new members:
Brian Hartwell, Tim Wei, Tom Wilkinson,
Jennifer Zhang

We'd like to thank the following members for their
membership renewals and extensions:
Barry Berk, Chue Hom, Anthony Lee, Gracia Lee, Karen Lim, Stephen Peng, C.P. Tsai, Parker Woo

If you've been considering joining ACA, we encourage you to do so. Not only is it a good way to support ACA, but you can also benefit. Members can receive discounts on designated programs, services, events, and some classes.


Click here for information and a membership form.

If you have news on a member that you'd like considered for inclusion in our e-newsletter, please email the information to syee@acaccc.org.
 
Holiday Closings 

In observance of Memorial Day, the Detroit Service Center and the Chinese Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017.

Both Centers will re-open on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at their regular hours.

Our Mission Statement
ACA is dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.

Chinese Community Center address:
32585 Concord Drive
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: 248-585-9343
Fax: 1-888-708-2739

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-4:30PM, Friday 10AM-4PM
                  Saturday-Sunday Closed

Detroit Service Center address:
4750 Woodward Ave., Suite 211
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-831-1790
Fax: 313-831-3613

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-4:30PM, Friday 10AM-4PM 
                  Saturday-Sunday Closed

Macomb County Center address:
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 9
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Phone: 586-307-8984

Office hours: Monday 9AM-4PM,Tuesday 9AM-4PM, Wednesday 9AM-4PM 
                  Thursday 9AM-1PM
                  Friday-Sunday Closed


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