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Mary Soo Hoo Park Groundbreaking

Published by TCCstaff on July 7, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Mayor Thomas M. Menino & the Boston Redevelopment Authority invite you to attend a groundbreaking for

Mary Soo Hoo Park
Friday, July 15th, 2011
3:00 PM

at the Chinatown Gate in Chinatown Park (adjacent to Mary Soo Hoo Park)

Translation will be provided. More details to follow. Please feel free to pass this along to others! If you have any questions, please contact:

Jill Ochs Zick
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Phone: 617.918.4354
Email: jill.ochs.zick.BRA@cityofboston.gov

Lara Merida-Fernandes
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Phone: 617.918.4423
Email: lara.merida-fernandes.bra@cityofboston.gov

Faces of Chinatown

Published by TCCstaff on July 7, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

A documentation of the encounters of a young photographer and four Boston Chinatown residents in the spring of 2011. Through photography and texts, Alexis Yuen aims to illustrate the diversity within Chinatown and build connection within the community not merely as a commercial center but also as a residential neighborhood.

Opening Reception:
Friday, July 8th, 2011 5-7pm

Exhibition Dates:
July 8th – August 12th 2011

W/Y Gallery at CPA
One Nassau Street, Unit 2
Boston, MA 02111
617.357.4499
wygallery@gmail.com
Hours: Mon Tue Wed 9-5; Sat 10-12; & by appt.

Faces of Chinatown is a collaboration between the Chinese Progressive
Association and Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public
Service at Tufts University. Special thanks to the Asian American Resource
Workshop.

T.A.G. – Teens About Gambling

Published by TCCstaff on June 16, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments
T.A.G., Teens About Gambling, is an organization started by the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and the North Brookfield Youth Center with the intent of informing teens about the risks and consequences of gambling.  It is believed that if teens know the risks and consequences of gambling they will be more likely to make smarter decisions involving gambling in the future.  The T.A.G. group is directed by Jim Wuelfing, Prevention Director with the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, and Marty Toomey, the Executive Director of the North Brookfield Youth Center. One of our first tasks was to create vision and mission statements.

Our Vision Statement is: We envision a Massachusetts where all teens are empowered to make responsible gambling decisions thus reducing the negative consequences to themselves, their family, and their community.

Our Mission Statement is: We seek to accomplish our vision by raising awareness about problem gambling, providing information and skill development that supports responsible decision making, providing resources and information, and empowering other teen groups to do the same.

One of our main methods of informing teens about the risks and consequences of gambling is by creating videos.  We also present at conferences.  Another way we will accomplish our goal is by encouraging the formation of other T.A.G. groups, which will have a similar purpose.We have many hopes for the future of T.A.G.  Our main hope for the future is that more T.A.G. groups will be formed throughout the United States with the same goal as ours.  This would mean that more teens would be informed about the risks and consequences of gambling.

For more information visit www.masscompulsivegambling.org or click here to read their E-News.

Chinatown Main Street Festival

Published by TCCstaff on June 16, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Chinatown Main Street Festival
When: Saturday, June 26, 2011
Where: Chinatown (Beach St., Tyler St., Hudson St., Harrison  Ave.)
Time: TBD (usually between 11am – 4pm)

Join for family friendly cultural festival with martial arts, performances, Asian folk dancing, fashion show, vendors, and restaurants. Event is open the the public. Event is organized by Chinatown Main Street, for more information visit www.chinatownmainstreet.org.

Community Conversation with Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Director and Founder of NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health

Published by TCCstaff on June 16, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Tuesday, June 28
9:30am – 11:30am
Sackler Building 114
145 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111

Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin, a consultant from NYU, will be here on Tuesday, June 28th, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Please join us for lunch and conversation (12:00-2:00 PM) with some of our community partners. The meeting will take place at 145 Harrison Avenue, Sackler 114W.  We ask that those who plan to attend to RSVP to edawson@tuftsmedicalcenter.org.

Chau Trinh-Shevrin, DrPH is the Director and one of the original founders of the NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health.  Dr. Trinh-Shevrin is also the Director of the NYU-Health and Hospitals Corporation Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Office of Community Engagement, a co-PI of the NYU Health Promotion and Prevention Research Center, and Assistant Professor of Research at the NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Trinh-Shevrin is a co-investigator on several NIH, city-funded, and foundation grants that aims to understand and reduce health disparities in Asian American and other underserved communities. Currently, she develops community-based participatory research and research training initiatives focusing on Asian American and other underserved communities, mentors junior faculty and medical students and residents on community-based research, and provides research support in data analysis and evaluation. She also chairs the Patient Care and Community Outreach Group on the Dean’s Council for Institutional Diversity at the NYU School of Medicine and previously served two terms on the Board of Directors for the Public Health Association of New York City. Dr. Trinh-Shevrin is a social epidemiologist with a Doctorate in Public Health from Columbia University and a Masters in Health Policy and Management at the State University of New York at Albany.  Dr. Trinh-Shevrin is co-editor of two textbooks Asian American Communities and Health (Jossey Bass Publishers, 2009) and Empowerment and Recovery: Confronting Addiction during Pregnancy with Peer Counseling (Praeger Press, 1998).  For more information on Dr. Trinh-Shevrin and her work:

  1. NYU Center Dedicated to Asian-American Health Disparities, by Lydia Lum , November 15, 2010, http://diverseeducation.com/article/14390/
  2. NYU Langone Medical Center Health Experts Release Groundbreaking Book on Asian American Health, http://asian-health.med.nyu.edu/node/423

 

Emily H. Dawson
Research Assistant
Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies
Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
617.636.6275
edawson@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Utilities Work in Chinatown: 4/27-5/31

Published by admin on April 21, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

This information below is provided by Veolia Energy:

Attention Chinatown Neighbors

Veolia Energy will be working on Tyler Street between Tai Tung Street and Harvard Street from 4/27/2011 until 5/31/2011, between Harvard Street and Kneeland Street from 4/27/2011 until 5/23/2011 and on the corner of Tyler and Harvard Streets from 5/6/2011 until 5/26/2011.
We will be working from 7:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday during that time. Also, we may work selected days until 10:00pm. This plan was reviewed at the Chinatown Safety Meeting.
It is expected that parking on both sides of the street will be affected but the street will not be closed.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Veolia Energy’s Project Director, Tom Herlihy through Veolia’s 24 hours phone number, 617-482-8232.

Thank You For Cooperating with Veolia Energy’s Mission to Provide Safe, Reliable and Green Energy to Boston.

TCC Announcements

Published by admin on April 11, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

1. UMass Boston Focus Group – The UMass Boston Institute for Asian American Studies is currently conducting a research project to examine the housing and care needs of elderly Chinese Americans in the Greater Boston area. If you meet the criteria, you are eligible to participate in a 90 minute group interview. For your participation, we will provide you with a $30 cash gift as a token of appreciation. Your participation and comments will remain anonymous and confidential. If you would like to volunteer for the focus group, please contact me at oiyan.poon@umb.edu or at 617.287.5657. See attached flyer for more information and criteria.

2. Farewell Reception for Cheri Leung – Come celebrate Cheri Leung’s dedication and 22-years of service to the Chinatown community, Quincy School Community Council, and Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Reception on Tuesday, April 19 6pm-8pm at BCNC, 38 Ash Street, Boston. RSVP with this link or see attached flyer.

Job Posting: Bilingual Case Manager

Published by admin on December 2, 2010 in Announcements. 0 Comments

POSITION: Case Manager
SUPERVISOR: RN Supervisor
DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt, Union

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Nursing or related field.

2. Minimum of three years experience in human services field, preferably working with elders. Must have a basic knowledge of gerontological issues. Previous experience with case management preferred.

SKILLS
1. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to do timely, legible case file documentation.

2. Excellent skills in observation, assessment and problem-solving.

3. Strong organizational, time management and priority settings skills. Ability to handle diverse responsibilities and work independently.

4. Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on an interdisciplinary team. Customer relations skills for working with referral sources, clients, families and vendors.

5. Effective advocacy skills, including basic knowledge of community resources and programs and the ability to empower elders in improving their quality of life.

6. Ability to work with clients and coworkers in urban, multi-ethnic and multi-racial neighborhoods.

7. Flexibility to accept changing priorities.

8. Computer knowledge and basic word processing skills.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct comprehensive needs assessment for elders to determine eligibility for CBES services. Conduct initial and periodic re-assessments within required time frames of elders’ physical, social, emotional and environmental status to determine needs.

2. Complete all home visits and paperwork within Program Guidelines, State Regulations and Agency Policy.

3. Maintain a caseload of clients including Home Care, Respite, MCIH, CCIES, HHI and ECOP.

4. In interdisciplinary consultation with Team Leader, Registered Nurse, and (where appropriate) Case Management Team, develop a comprehensive service plan utilizing resources from the Home Care program, existing community services, and other formal and informal supports.

5. Implement service plan through contact and coordination with support persons, resources, and home care provider agencies.

6. Provide Information and Referral Services when needed. Refer elders to other appropriate programs, including Medicaid Waiver, Respite, Managed Care in Housing, GAFC or other available and appropriate resources.

7. Complete and maintain accurate, legible, up-to-date case records, including comprehensive computerized case record and database, according to established procedures and time frames.

Contact:
Oscar Wong
Employment Specialist
Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler Street, 5th floor
Boston, MA 02111
tel. (617) 426 9492, ext. 209
fax. (617) 482-2316

www.aaca-boston.org

TCC Project Coordinator

Published by secretary on August 17, 2010 in Announcements. 0 Comments

TCC Project Coordinator

The Chinatown Coalition (TCC) is a community coalition whose goal is to integrate public and private resources to strengthen families and neighborhoods by coordinating the delivery of services, and convening community stakeholders to address the issues that impact the health and quality of life in the Chinatown and Boston Asian community.

TCC is seeking an experienced community builder with strong communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Asian American and/or Chinatown community, demonstrate strong problem solving skills, a self-starter and team player with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and facilitate relationships with multiple stakeholders. A B.A. degree in a related field is required with a minimum of 3 years experience in community-based work. This position is part-time with the potential to become full-time if funding allows. The full job description is posted here.

Please send cover letters and resumes by September 24 to:
The Chinatown Coalition
C/O Boston Chinese Evangelical Church
249 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02111
jobs@tccboston.org

Free Screenings for Hepatitis B (HBV) for Asian American Community

Published by admin on July 27, 2010 in Announcements. 0 Comments

Free HBV Screenings for Asian-American Community

Team HBV at Harvard recently launched The Liver Health Project (TLHP) and is teaming up with the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, Harvard Medical School Students, and physicians from three leading Boston hospitals to coordinate a joint effort to screen Asian patients for hepatitis B (HBV). Quest Diagnostics is also supporting The Liver Health Project by providing the diagnostic testing services needed to screen for the disease free of charge.

WHO: Team HBV at Harvard

Quest Diagnostics

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA)

Physicians from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital

Harvard Medical School Students

WHEN: Saturday, August 7, 2010

10:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA)

90 Tyler Street

Boston, MA 02111

WHY: Hepatitis B (HBV), one of the leading causes of liver cancer, is known to disproportionally affect Asian-Americans. In fact, as many as 1 in 10 Asian Americans is infected with hepatitis B.  This disparity is clear in the Boston Public Health Commission’s recent statistics indicating Asian-Americans represent 50% of new chronic hepatitis B cases, but only 10% of the total population in Boston. Hepatitis B is also a global health concern, with approximately 350 million people worldwide living with a chronic infection of the disease.

For more information on the screening program, please visit here or contact harvard@teamhbv.org.

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