2011 TCC Coalition Overview and Accomplishments, and 2011 Chinatown Developments Overview

Published by TCCstaff on January 6, 2012 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

This was a presentation given at the Chinatown Coalition (TCC) meeting on December 8th, 2011.  A copy of the presentation can be downloaded here: TCC overview and chinatown developments 2011.

2011 TCC Accomplishments and Coalition Overview
TCC was founded in 1991 as a member of the Healthy Boston coalition. Its mission is to serve as an information network and to improve the quality of life in Chinatown and Boston’s Asian community. The coalition is led by an 8-member executive committee with two co-chairs, secretary, treasurer, and at-large members. In 2011, TCC sponsored three projects, raised $126,050 through donations, grants and memberships dues, and increased its capacity by hiring 2 full-time staff and 1 consultant and expanded the executive committee by 60%.

2011 Chinatown Development Overview
• Chinatown Projects: 11
• Cost: $987,000,000
• Square Feet: 2,409,650 sq/ft
• Residential Units: 1,739
• Affordable Housing Units: 307
• Commercial,Office, Retail space: 38,700 sq/ft
• Hotel Rooms and Hostel Beds: 893
• Construction Jobs: 2,825
• Permanent Jobs: 377
• Open Space: 15,600 sq/ft
• Linkage funds: $33,550,000

New Face of Parent Engagement

Published by TCCstaff on November 2, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Thursday, November 3, 4pm
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 885 Washington Street, Boston

How can low-income, non-English speaking parents become advocates, leaders and role models in their children’s schools and communities? BCNC invites you to a learning forum where Soo Hong, assistant professor of education at Wellesley College and Joanna Brown, community organizer and a parent from the Logan Square Neighborhood Association in Chicago will present a nationally recognized innovative approach to parent engagement that has transformed families and communities. BCNC Family Services director Yoyo Yau and BCNC parent leader will also be sharing their experiences with training parents. Contact Joann Yung joann.yung@bcnc.net 617-635-5129 ext.1054.

Download flyer for event: New Face Parent_Engagement_Forum – 2011 11 03

Boston Housing Authority Volunteer Interpreters Program

Published by TCCstaff on November 2, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Boston Housing Authority Volunteer Interpreters Program

The Boston Housing Authority (BHA), the largest public housing authority in New England and whose mission is to provide affordable housing, is looking for student volunteers to interpret for the BHA residents and housing applicants. Ideal candidates are individuals who are energetic, patient and proficient in English and one of the following languages: Albanian, Arabic, Cape Verdean, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Khmer, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Vietnamese. It is a volunteer (no pay) position, but it will be a great opportunity to work on your language and interpretation skills, and to learn about housing policies that impact low and moder-ate income, elderly, and disabled persons. Volunteer interpreters will receive training and serve on an on-call basis (about 10 hours a month). If you are interested in becoming a volunteer interpreter, please contact:

Ms. Sheyla Carew at sheyla.carew@bostonhousing.org
Ms. Johane Alexis-Phanor at johane.alexis-phanor@bostonhousing.org or call 617-988-4032

TCC Meeting: October 13, 2011 notes

Published by TCCstaff on November 2, 2011 in Meeting Notes. 0 Comments

Notes from the TCC October 13 meeting:

1. Elliot Laffer, Executive Director of the Boston Groundwater Trust gave an overview and history of groundwater in Boston and how this affects communities in Chinatown, South End, Bay Village, and Beacon Hill. Many of these communities are land-fill and buildings are supported by wooden pilings. Overtime, groundwater levels drop and exposes the pilings. The exposed pilings combine with oxygen and bacteria may cause damage to the pilings. The Boston Groundwater Trust works with the City to ensure that groundwater levels are adequate and checks on the well system in the area. Presentation available here for download: Groundwater issues in Chinatown.

2. Jon Lenicheck, District Director, Office of Congressman Michael E. Capuano, talks about redistricting and how this impacts local communities. Redistricting occurs every decade to balance population representation at U.S. House of Representatives. While Massachusetts population grew the last decade, the state did not grow fast enough compared to other states. District lines will need to be redrawn. Hearings have been held throughout the year and the goal is complete the process by January 2012.

3. Holly St. Clair, Director of Data Services, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, presents Census 2010 data and the growth of the Asian population in Massachusetts and Chinatown. A copy of the presentation is available here: Census 2010 Asian Trends – MAPC

Announcements:
- Kensington groundbreaking Oct 14 2pm
- Parcel 24 Funding Announcement Oct 17 9am
- Beach Street closed due to falling debris from building facade. National Development will be at Chinatown Neighborhood Council Oct 17th 6pm to update community.
- Alice Leung introduced herself as new staff for Cultural Center. Ms. Leung is working on opening a reading room at Oak Terrace 888 Washington Street.

Chinatown Park Ribbon-Cutting Event

Published by TCCstaff on September 23, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Sept 30 12pm-1pm @ Chinatown Park/Gate Join the Greenway Conservancy as they unveil new furniture for the park. For more information, contact Laura Jasinski ljasinski@greenwayconservancy.org or 617-603-7722.

Tufts Medical Center Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) Free Screening

Published by TCCstaff on August 5, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC) Free screening will take place Thursday, 8/18/11, 2:30-4:30pm. If you are interested in helping out at the screening, bilingual volunteers (primarily Chinese) are needed. 

Cattleya Buranasombati
Tel: 617-636-1664
CBuranasombati@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Tufts Medical Center
Department of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
860 Washington Street, #850
Boston, MA 02111 

NPC English flyer Chinese NPC

Chinese Historical Society of New England – Nineteenth Annual Meeting and Dinner

Published by TCCstaff on August 5, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Friday, September 9, 2011, 6:00 pm 二零一一年九月九日(週五)
China Pearl Restaurant, 9 Tyler Street, Boston, MA 龍鳳酒樓 (華埠泰勒街九號)

CHSNE-Waterman Scholarships 柯德文獎學金
Sojourner Award 遊子獎
Davis Woo 胡國新
Boston Knights Chinese Athletic Club 劍虹體育會
CHSNE Highlights of the Year 協會活動報告

Annual meeting 2011 invitation CHSNE RSVP by August 19 請於八月十九日前寄返

Chinese Historical Society of New England
2 Boylston St., Suite G-3, Boston, MA 02116
Tel: 617-338-4339 info@chsne.org

26th Annual Oak Street Fair

Published by TCCstaff on August 5, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Dear Community Member,

BCNC would like to invite community organizations to participate in the upcoming 26th Annual Oak Street Fair.  We are providing a free outreach table to community organizations that want to partner with us for this family-centered event.  This year’s theme is:  “Fun. Family. Memories.  玩笑. 家. 记忆.”

When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 / 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Josiah Quincy Elementary School Playground Plaza (885 Washington Street, Boston Chinatown)
Attendance: approximately 500 people

Please reply back by Friday, August 12th with the following:
• Proposed Activity (ie. general resource table, game, crafts)
• Proposed Materials passed out (ie. Health awareness flyer, membership application, free promo item, & etc.)

Feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

Regards,

Norman Eng
Operations Manager
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc.
Office: 617-635-5129 x1007 • 38 Ash St. Boston, MA  02111 • www.bcnc.net

Chinatown Library Start-Up Manager

Published by TCCstaff on July 11, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Friends of the Chinatown Library seeks to hire a Start-Up Manager for a Chinatown Cultural Center.  Our vision is to develop a community-based cultural center and multi-purpose space with library, cultural, and community programming.  The Start-Up Manager will be responsible for all facets of project start-up, including developing partnerships, fundraising, working with The Chinatown Coalition’s Project Coordinator to oversee the build-out of the facility, program development and implementation, and volunteer recruitment and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Create and implement project budget and fundraising plan for first three years
* Establish programming partnerships and manage the execution and oversight of pilot and permanent programs
* Develop volunteer recruitment, development and management program
* Develop and manage a staffing plan
* Design and implement data tracking systems for community constituent-driven service delivery
* Work in partnership with The Chinatown Coalition’s Project Coordinator to develop a physical cultural center facility
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Business and/or project start-up and project management experience
* Fundraising experience
* Program design and scaling experience
* Strong organizational, management, and communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Enthusiasm for the vision of a Chinatown Cultural Center
* Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse groups and individuals
* A strong self-starter who also works well in a team environment

$35,000 to $40,000 for one year, commensurate with experience.  Full-time position with benefits.
Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter by July 20, 2011 to cynthia.wong@bcnc.net.  Please indicate position interested.
Friends of the Chinatown Library is a project of The Chinatown Coalition.  Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) is the fiscal agent.  BCNC is an equal opportunity employer

Project Proposals for 2011-2012 Tisch Scholars for Citizenship and Public Service

Published by TCCstaff on July 11, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

(Deadline has been extended.)

Dear Community Partner,

This letter is an invitation to submit a project proposal for the

2011-2012 Tisch Scholars for Citizenship and Public Service

(Tisch Scholars) Program. Submitting a proposal will allow your project to be considered for the assignment of a Tisch Scholar to work with your organization for 6-8 hours per week during the academic year.  The Tisch Scholars Program is a highly selective leadership development program in active citizenship for undergraduate students at Tufts University. Tisch Scholars work in the community on projects at nonprofits, schools and government agencies.  We are looking forward to another year with engaged Scholars, outstanding community partners and strong projects. As you develop your agency’s Tisch Scholars project proposal, consider ways that Tisch Scholars can partner with you on particular initiatives within your organization and/or broader community.

An ideal Tisch Scholar project addresses a community identified need, has clearly identified goals and desired outcomes, and is a learning and leadership opportunity for the student.  We will review all project proposals received by the deadline of June 27. Projects that match the Tisch Scholars program criteria (see attached program description and detailed criteria) will be placed on a “projects menu” that will be sent to first year Scholars.  The Scholars will rank their project options, and based on what we know about each partner and student, Tisch staff will facilitate a match in late summer. Once projects are matched with Scholars, you will be informed regarding if your project was selected. If it was, you will be given the student contact information and more detailed program information, and the student will be given the project supervisor’s contact information and instructions to be in touch at the start of the fall semester. If your project was not selected by a Tisch Scholar, Tisch staff will work with you to facilitate an alternative means for Tufts student involvement.

All first year Tisch Scholars are sophomores who were selected for the program in the fall of the freshman year from a large pool of applicants.  Criteria included previous civic engagement in high school; leadership skills and potential; and dedication to social change.  In the spring, each student completed the program’s foundation course, “Education for Active Citizenship”.  I, along with other Tisch College staff will work with you to insure the success of the project for both you and the Scholar.

I have included a template for you to submit your Tisch Scholars project proposal for inclusion on the project menu. I have also attached a listing of the first year Scholars who will be selecting projects from the menu and their interests. This list may serve as an inspiration for you as you develop a potential project, or you may choose not to utilize it at all.

 

Timeline for 2011-2012 Tisch Scholars Request for Project Proposals:

June 27 Project Proposals due to tischcollegesubmissions@tufts.edu

July 15 – Aug. 12 Scholars review project menu and rank preferences

Aug. 24 Scholars and Community partners matched

If you have any questions about this project proposal process, feel free to contact me at sara.allred@tufts.edu or 617-627-5666. Thank you for your partnership in this process.

 

Sincerely,
Sara Allred
Scholars Program Coordinator
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
Tufts University

 

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