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Message from Dorothy Wong CISC
annual report 2012 CISC helps Chinese and other Asian immigrants make the transition to a 2012new life while keeping later generations message from Dorothy Wong in touch with the rich heritage of their EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR homelands. For its client base, it offers As I assume the helm of CISC, words cannot express the admiration I have for the the broadest available set of social, dedication of the board and staff to ensure that CISC continues to provide quality family, employment, education, and services to the clients we serve. This has been especially the case as CISC grappled cultural programs in King County. with the challenges of the economic downturn of the past few years – funding for services being threatened with cuts while there was a growing need for our services Founded in 1972 by student in the community. CISC has been fortunate in being able to retain most of its funding and is in stable financial standing. While I am excited about the prospect volunteers to meet the needs of Chinese of forging a viable future for the agency, let us take the time to reflect on what has immigrants, particularly seniors, CISC transpired in the year just past. has grown to become one of the area’s 2012 was a major milestone for CISC. It marked the 40th year of operations largest and most effective providers of for the agency and CISC celebrated that achievement in a big way. Its annual Friendship Dinner had record attendance and raised the highest level of donations referral and direct services to bilingual/ for this event. -
Chinese Immigrant Transnational Organizations in the United States1
Draft, 05-10-2012 Traversing Ancestral and New Homelands: Chinese Immigrant Transnational Organizations in the United States1 Min Zhou and Rennie Lee University of California, Los Angeles [To be presented at the Transnational Network Meeting, Center for Migration and Development, Princeton University, May 11-12, 2012; to be included in Portes, Alejandro (ed.), Development at a Distance: The Role of Immigrant Organizations in the Development of Sending Nations. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.] Over the past three decades, immigrant transnational organizations in the United States have proliferated with accelerated international migration and the rise of new transportation and communication technologies that facilitate long-distance and cross-border ties. Their impact and influence have grown in tandem with immigrants’ drive to make it in America—their new homeland—as well as with the need for remittances and investments in sending countries—their ancestral homelands. Numerous studies of immigrant groups found that remittances and migrant investments represented one of the major sources of foreign exchange of sending countries and were used as “collateral” for loans from international financial institutions (Basch et al. 1994; Glick-Schiller et al. 1992; Portes et al. 1999). Past studies also found that transnational flows were not merely driven by individual behavior but by collective forces via organizations as well (Goldring 2002; Landolt 2000; Moya 2005; Piper 2009; Popkin 1999; Portes et al. 2007; Portes and Zhou 2012; Schrover and Vermeulen 2005; Waldinger et al. 2008). But the density and strength of the economic, sociocultural, and political ties of immigrant groups across borders vary, and the effects of immigrant transnational organizations on homeland development vary (Portes et al. -
Kin Onannual
ANNUAL KIN ON REPORT 2019 MAKE A DIFFERENCE健安 WHERE年度報告 IT MATTERS. Kin On was built by the Chinese-American community for our Asian elders. For over 30 years, we have stayed true to our Asian roots. Today, we are on a path of continual growth, expanding both the range and types of services throughout the Puget Sound region. All of this is made possible through the generosity of our community. FOR PARTNERING WITH US! Dear Friends of Kin On, Over the past three decades, Kin On has weathered many storms thanks to the strong leadership of our CEOs (Sam Wan, and now Nigel Lo), steadfast dedication of our staff, and unwavering support of the board, donors and volunteers. To all of you, thank you! 2019 continued to be a challenging year for nursing homes across the state. The closure of Keiro served as a wake-up call for many skilled nursing facilities, but particularly hit home with Kin On since we were the only two nursing homes in the Northwest serving the API community. Despite the multitude of challenges, we are committed more than ever to providing the best care for our elders and families, while evolving our services to respond to their changing needs. I am grateful to share some major milestones accomplished in 2019: • Despite diminishing reimbursement rates, minimum wage regulations, and other external financial pressures, Kin On’s overall operations remain strong and financially sound. • After two years of construction, our assisted living and adult family home finally opened last summer. We look forward to meeting the growing supportive housing needs of the Asian community. -
Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation
1 Prosper Portland is honored to collaborate on projects that celebrate the past and support the Old Town/Chinatown community now and into the future. Find out more at prosperportland.us/otct THANK YOU to our 2020 Awesome Advertisers P. 36 Canton Grill P. 36 NW Natural P. 33 Capital Hill Mortgage P. 24 Ocean City Seafood Restaurant P. 22 Chang Fa Supermarket P. 38 Omega Services P. 22 Chen’s Good Taste Restaurant P. 12 OnPoint Community Credit Union P. 23 Chin’s Import & Export Co., Inc P. 29 Oregon Chinese Coalition P. 19 China Delight P. 24 OTA Tofu P. 22 China Wind Restaurant P. 34 Pacific Seafood P. 27 CT Auto Body & Paint P. 18 PCT Print & Design P. 38 Dignity – Sisi Zhang P. 37 Phoenix City Seafood Restaurant P. 24 Farmer’s Ins – Diane L Koelling P. 33 Pinon Insurance Agency - Jody Chan P. 27 Golden Horse Restaurant P. 22 Portland Chinatown Museum P. 32 Grace Insurance Services P. 34 Portland Lee’s Association P. 32 Great World Travel P. 02 Prosper Portland P. 32 Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant P. 32 Red Robe Tea House and Cafe P. 28 HK Café P. 39 River View Cemetery Funeral Home P. 32 Hop Sing Association P. 12 Selfie Pod Photo Booth P. 18 Huber’s P. 30 Smart Foodservice P. 33 Imperial House P. 14 Taipei Economic and Cultural Office P. 27 J & P Accounting and Tax Services in Seattle P. 19 Keller Williams – Felicia C Louie P. 37 United CPAs & Co, LLC P. 24 Kern Park Flower Shoppe P. -
CHSA HP2010.Pdf
The Hawai‘i Chinese: Their Experience and Identity Over Two Centuries 2 0 1 0 CHINESE AMERICA History&Perspectives thej O u r n a l O f T HE C H I n E s E H I s T O r I C a l s OCIET y O f a m E r I C a Chinese America History and PersPectives the Journal of the chinese Historical society of america 2010 Special issUe The hawai‘i Chinese Chinese Historical society of america with UCLA asian american studies center Chinese America: History & Perspectives – The Journal of the Chinese Historical Society of America The Hawai‘i Chinese chinese Historical society of america museum & learning center 965 clay street san francisco, california 94108 chsa.org copyright © 2010 chinese Historical society of america. all rights reserved. copyright of individual articles remains with the author(s). design by side By side studios, san francisco. Permission is granted for reproducing up to fifty copies of any one article for educa- tional Use as defined by thed igital millennium copyright act. to order additional copies or inquire about large-order discounts, see order form at back or email [email protected]. articles appearing in this journal are indexed in Historical Abstracts and America: History and Life. about the cover image: Hawai‘i chinese student alliance. courtesy of douglas d. l. chong. Contents Preface v Franklin Ng introdUction 1 the Hawai‘i chinese: their experience and identity over two centuries David Y. H. Wu and Harry J. Lamley Hawai‘i’s nam long 13 their Background and identity as a Zhongshan subgroup Douglas D. -
Food and Culture Chinese Restaurants in Hawai‘I Franklin Ng
Food and Culture Chinese Restaurants in Hawai‘i Franklin Ng Franklin Ng, “Food and Culture: Chinese Restaurants in Hawai‘i,” first shipload of Chinese laborers aboard theThetis were pro- Chinese America: History & Perspectives – The Journal of vided certain foods. Rice, salted fish, sweet potatoes, yams, the Chinese Historical Society of America (San Francisco: Chi- sugar, cooking oil, lime juice, vinegar, water, coffee, and tea nese Historical Society of America with UCLA Asian American were among the provisions to be supplied on the ship.7 In Studies Center, 2010), pages 113–122. the years that followed, a continuous stream of migrants arrived from Guangdong Province to sustain the growing ood, they say, is the essence of life. Or, as Joseph R. Hawaiian economy in rice and sugar production. While liv- Conlin puts it, “food is third only to air and water as ing on the plantations, the Chinese obtained most of their a basis of life and, much more than the others, is an food from the plantation stores or grocery stores set up to F 1 important element of culture and social relationships.” cater to their needs. Many people delude themselves that they “eat to live,” com- On the plantations the Chinese had a varied diet. They ments Deh-Ta Hsiung, but he believes that the Chinese are were fortunate that the Hawaiian Islands had pigs, chickens, honest enough to admit that they “live to eat.”2 ducks, fish, taro, sweet potatoes, bananas, yams, and coco- Despite these observations about the significance of food, nuts in abundance.8 To these items, the Chinese added their surprisingly little has been written about food and human own, bringing dried, salted, smoked, or preserved shrimp, relationships. -
National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
NPS Form 10-900 0MB No. 10244018 (Rev. 8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations of eligibility for individual properties or districts. See instructions in Guidelines for Completing National Register Forms (National Register Bulletin 16). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the requested information. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, styles, materials, and areas of significance, enter only the categories and subcategories listed in the instructions. For additional space use continuation sheets (Form 10-900a). Type all entries. 1 . Name of Property historic name Portland New Chinatown/Japantown Historic District other names/site number Chinatown National Register Historic District 2. Location street & number Multiple Properties N ?A not f°r publication city, town Portland N ^A, vicinity state Oregon code OR county Multnomah code 051 zip code Q790Q 3. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property l~x] private I I building(s) Contributing Noncontributing [~xl public-local pxl district 29 16 buildings r~l public-State I [site sites r~| public-Federal d structure structures d object 2 objects 29 18 Total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources previously N/A_______________ listed in the National Register __S______ 4. State/Federal Agency Certification -f- As the designated authority under the National Hi es ervation of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this |X~1 nomination I I request for determination of el. -
Annual Report a Word from the Executive Director
YEAR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT A WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Seeing our team in action throughout 2019 meant seeing their passion and commitment to serving the community. Whether we’re faced with opportunities or challenges, we remain grounded in our efforts to bridge cultures, communities and generations. This philosophy has guided our work over 47 years to develop programs and take on new, ambitious projects to serve the entire family and community. Research shows the critical brain development that occurs between birth and age five. To ensure the families we serve have access to quality early childhood education programs, CISC embraced the Best Starts for Kids initiative approved by voters in 2015. In 2019, we continued to build and expand programs that enable parents, grandparents, and caregivers to develop their children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and bilingual skills. At our graduation events, smiles from family members showed their appreciation for and pride in the progress their children made toward being ready for kindergarten. For the first time, the U.S. census is being conducted primarily online. With critical federal funding at stake that supports health, education, social services, and more for the next decade, CISC launched efforts to promote full participation in the 2020 Census. Our entire staff were mobilized to educate our immigrant communities about the importance of the census. We are focusing especially on our seniors to ensure they have the language and technical support they need to be counted —particularly since programs like Medicare and caregiver support are federally funded. CISC is partnering with HealthierHere to improve health and advance equity in King County. -
Kin Onannual
ANNUAL KIN ON REPORT 2020 MAKE A DIFFERENCE健安 WHERE年度報告 IT MATTERS. Kin On was built by the Chinese-American community for our Asian elders. For over 35 years, we have stayed true to our Asian roots. Today, we are on a path of continual growth, expanding both the range and types of services throughout the Puget Sound region. All of this is made possible through the generosity of our community. FOR PARTNERING WITH US! About this time last year, when we were preparing the 2019 annual report, the coronavirus pandemic was well underway. Kin On was moving into uncharted territory with a great deal of anxiety. After all, one of the first outbreaks of COVID-19 in the country occurred in a local nursing home. Kin On wasted little time and swung into action immediately, developing plans for infection prevention and control while seeking to adapt to the unprecedented situation. Under the leadership of our former CEO Nigel Lo and his management team, Kin On was able to keep the infection minimal among the staff and residents. 2020 was a year of “firsts” for us. The board of directors had to face the unfamiliarity of going virtual, while also making sure Kin On complied with all the safety and health standards during a pandemic. For the first time, the board had to conduct a CEO search entirely online, yet was able to find a remarkable and well-qualified candidate in Min Chang, who we cannot be more pleased to have leading Kin On during this challenging time. At the same time, the board would like to thank Nigel for his leadership and dedicated service to Kin On, and wish him good luck in his retirement. -
Changing Patterns of Chinese Immigration and Diaspora-Homeland Interactions in Singapore and the United States
Draft, November 2012 Comments welcome; please do not cite without authors’ permission Changing Patterns of Chinese Immigration and Diaspora-Homeland Interactions in Singapore and the United States Min Zhou University of California, Los Angeles, USA Hong Liu Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Abstract: After several decades’ hiatus, there has been a sustained surge of Chinese emigration and resurgent opportunities for transnational activity since 1978. In this paper, we engage with the burgeoning literature on transnationalism, focusing on the roles of immigrant agency, disaporic communities, and nation states to examine the means and consequences of diaspora- homeland interactions in different host societies. Specifically, we address the following questions: (1) How do emigration histories and receiving contexts matter in shaping diasporic formation? (2) Who is involved in diaspora-homeland interactions and what roles do different actors play? (3) What bearing do immigrants’ transnational engagements have on their hostland integration? Through a comparative analysis of contemporary Chinese immigration to Singapore and the United States, we examine the interrelations among different actors and the roles each plays in cross-border activities. We find that differences in emigration histories and receiving contexts affect diasporic formation. We also find that immigrants maintain ties to their homeland, or sending state governments reach out to expatriates, through diasporic communities despite differences in diasporic formation. Moreover, varied levels of diaspora integration into the receiving countries affect how receiving states respond to immigrant transnationalism. Finally, we discuss the implications of homeland-diaspora interactions, showing that transnationalism is utilized by new Chinese immigrants as an alternative means to socioeconomic status attainment and that it facilitates, rather than hinders, immigrant integration into host societies. -
Gang Awareness Version 2.1
CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING Basic Course Workbook Series Student Materials Learning Domain 38 Gang Awareness Version 2.1 THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING IS TO CONTINUALLY ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONALISM OF CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT IN SERVING ITS COMMUNITIES Basic Course Workbook Series Student Materials Learning Domain 38 Gang Awareness Version 2.1 © Copyright 2006 California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) All rights reserved. Published June 2000 Revised January 2006 Workbook Correction January 27, 2009 This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical or by any information storage and retrieval system now known or hereafter invented, without prior written permission of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, with the following exception: California law enforcement or dispatch agencies in the POST program, POST-certified training presenters, and presenters and students of the California basic course instructional system are allowed to copy this publication for non-commercial use. All other individuals, private businesses and corporations, public and private agencies and colleges, professional associations, and non-POST law enforcement agencies in-state or out-of- state may purchase copies of this publication, at cost, from POST as listed below: From POST’s Web Site: www.post.ca.gov Go to Ordering Student Workbooks POST COMMISSIONERS Deborah Linden - Chairman Chief San Luis Obispo Police Department Michael Sobek, Vice Chairman Sergeant San Leandro Police Department Anthony W. Batts Chief Long Beach Police Department Lai Lai Bui Sergeant Sacramento Police Department Collene Campbell Public Member Robert T. -
Sojourners and Settlers, Chinese Migrants in Hawaii
Sojourners and Settlers CHINESE MIGRANTS IN HAWAII Sojourners and Settlers CHINESE MIGRANTS IN HAWAII Clarence E. Glick HAWAII CHINESE HISTORY CENTER AND THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF HAWAII Honolulu COPYRIGHT © 1980 BY THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF HAWAII All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Glick, Clarence Elmer, 1906– Sojourners and settlers: Chinese migrants in Hawaii. Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Chinese Americans—Hawaii—History. 2. Hawaii—Foreign population. 1. Title. DU624.7.C5C46 996.9 004951 80-13799 ISBN 0–8248–0707–3 The jacket photo of a Honolulu Chinese family, circa 1912, is reproduced courtesy of Helen Kam Fong and the Hawaii Multi-Cultural Center. Contents Title Page iii Copyright 4 Tables vi Maps vii Preface viii Acknowledgments xii 1. The Cycle of Migration 1 2. On the Sugar Plantations 20 3. On the Rural Frontier 40 4. On the Urban Frontier 60 5. Settlement, Investment, Entrenchment 92 6. Urbanization 118 7. The Migrants’ Chinatown 127 8. Migrant Families 149 9. Group Identity and Early Migrant Organizations 170 10. Migrant Organizations and Community Crises 191 11. Differentiation and Integration 215 12. From Familism to Nationalism 242 13. Personal Prestige 278 14. Group Status 294 Appendix: Population of the Hawaiian Islands by Racial and Ethnic Groups: 1853–1970 319 Glossary 367 Index 378 Authors Cited in Notes 392 Plates 395 v Tables 1. Arrivals of Chinese in Hawaii: 1852–1899 2. Chinese Men Engaged in Rural Occupations in Hawaii: 1884–1930 3. Percentage Distribution of Chinese Men Employed in Hawaii by Occupational Class: 1890–1970 4.