Associations can be a vital link for Chinese migrants in their host countries. They institutionalise their lives, connect them with the embassy and homeland state apparatus, and fight anti-Chinese sentiment in local politics.
The China Association was a mercantile body, representing the commercial interests of British mercantile companies trading to China and Hong Kong. It was also a political organisation, with personal representations to the Foreign Office.
Membership
Become a member to enjoy a wide range of benefits and support the organization. Membership is open to anyone who supports the SCA’s mission, upholds the bylaws and believes in its values.
Founded in 1972, the Association of Chinese Americans is a thriving community of individuals and organizations that promotes cultural heritage and enriches a diverse regional community. From advocacy and community service to education, ACA uplifts lives and leaves behind a legacy of unity and resilience.
CCS members can join to receive direct access to the latest news and events impacting the global Chinese chemistry community, in both Chinese (Domestic Regular Members) or English (International Members). Membership also provides discounts on registration for CCS-hosted conferences that feature symposia in either language. For more information, click here. In addition, CCS Fellows are internationally recognized chemistry professionals who have made significant contributions to chemistry and the society. Fellows are nominated by their peers and approved by the CCS Board of Directors.
Events
Founded in 1972, the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) emerged from a collective vision to unite and support Chinese American families during a time of social and political turmoil. It has become a community cornerstone, spearheading initiatives from cultural celebrations to advocating for justice and equality.
The CCBA works with mainstream organizations to provide services and benefits for its members, such as a partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York City and the American Red Cross to prepare Chinatown residents for disaster preparedness and response. The CCBA also provides donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline workers and under-resourced communities with a focus on equity.
The CCBA has offices in the various Chinatowns in the United States and abroad, including its headquarters in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Stockton Street. These offices serve as meeting space for a diverse group of individuals and organizations from across New York City’s Chinese community. They include civic, religious and cultural groups, as well as business, labor, and women’s associations.
Fundraising
In the first few weeks of the pandemic, Morgantown’s Chinese community raised more than $10,000 to buy personal protective equipment for WVU Medicine frontline workers. The donations allowed the community to provide information and resources for people with questions about COVID-19, debunked myths, and helped families purchase supplies.
District associations provided social support that was not available from government agencies or charities. They found jobs for new arrivals, cared for the sick and poor, and arranged for bones of the dead to be sent back to China. Their leaders often served as representatives to non-Chinese.
If a Chinese nonprofit organization seeks foundation funding, it should start by identifying U.S. foundations whose funding priorities match the activities it seeks to finance. The Foundation Center provides detailed information on foundation funding priorities. This information can help a Chinese nonprofit develop effective fundraising strategies and proposals.
Education
A non-profit educational and cultural organization that promotes Chinese language and culture learning, and provides a forum for school activities. The program also aims at developing and supporting Chinese as a second language teaching, promoting and strengthening integration of Chinese schools with academic mainstream in the United States.
The CSAUS also participates in national affairs that have major impacts on its members, adhering to established guidelines and Association objectives. Additionally, it helps facilitate the development of a national network for Chinese schools to share teaching resources and conduct professional development activities.
CSAUS works closely with its community activists to combat xenophobia and racism. We organize large rallies and vigils to protest the brutal hate crime murder of Vincent Chin, lead a coalition against racial profiling and incarceration of Dr. Wen Ho Lee, and successfully lobby for local and state immigrant rights legislation. CSAUS also leads a successful campaign to ensure a permanent Chinatown campus for City College of San Francisco.