Topic: Press Releases

Mayor Ed Lee Headlines CAA’s Annual Membership Meeting (MEDIA ADVISORY)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by susan

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Release On: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Mayor Ed Lee Headlines CAA’s Annual Membership Meeting
WHAT: Chinese for Affirmative Action Annual Membership Meeting Featuring a Conversation with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
WHEN: Thursday, February 9, 2012 – 6:00-8:30pm PST
WHERE: Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, Auditorium, 950 Clay Street, San Francisco
WHY: Chinese for Affirmative Action hosts a [...]

Community Fundraiser to Equip New Chinatown/North Beach Campus Exceeds Goal

Posted on January 20, 2012 by susan

Friends of Educational Opportunities in Chinatown announced the final number of donations for the fundraising campaign to help City College of San Francisco complete the construction and prepare for the college’s opening at the Chinatown branch this year. The total amount to-date raised is $457,679 and exceeds the original $400,000 goal.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, January 20, [...]

Friends of Educational Opportunities in Chinatown to Announce Results of Community Fundraiser to Equip New City College of SF Chinatown/North Beach Campus (Media Advisory)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by susan

For Release On: Friday, January 20, 2012
Media Contact: Susan Hsieh, 415-274-6760 x303
Friends of Educational Opportunities in Chinatown (華埠教育機會之友會）to Announce Results of Community Fundraiser to Equip New City College of SF Chinatown/North Beach Campus
WHAT: Press conference — Friends of Educational Opportunities in Chinatown will announce the final number of donations for the fundraising campaign to help [...]

“Appreciation and Celebration” Fundraising Dinner for New City College Chinatown/North Beach Campus on December 16 (Press Release)

Posted on December 14, 2011 by susan

Friends of Education Opportunities for Chinatown and its community partners, including Chinese for Affirmative Action, Chinatown Youth Center, Chinese Christian Union, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Asian Coalition, and others, will hold an “Appreciation and Celebration” Dinner for fundraising related to the new City College Chinatown/North Beach permanent campus on Friday, [...]

Community Leaders and Parents Call on SF School District to Help Immigrant Teacher Stay (Media Advisory)

Posted on November 17, 2011 by susan

FOR RELEASE ON: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Contact: Michelle Yeung, 415-274-6750 x301
Susan Hsieh, 415-274-6750 x303
Community Leaders and Parents Call on SF School District to Help Immigrant Teacher Stay
WHAT: Yuen-Ming Sin is a bilingual speech and language pathologist with the San Francisco Unified School District. For the past 8 ½ years, she has helped nearly a [...]

On Eve of SF Elections, CAA and ALC Encourage Minority Voter Participation and Provide Assistance for a Just Election Day (Media Advisory)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by susan

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Release On: Thursday, November 3, 2011
Contact: Susan Hsieh, 415-274-6760 x303
On Eve of SF Elections, CAA and ALC Encourage Minority Voter Participation and Provide Assistance for a Just Election Day
WHAT: With the San Francisco General Election less than one week away, the campaign rhetoric has become more heated and the debate between candidates more [...]

Friend of Educational Opportunities In Chinatown and City College Chancellor Don Griffin to Announce Fundraising Campaign To Raise $400,000 to Furnish Chinatown Campus in Last Leg of Construction (Media Advisory)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by susan

Friends of Educational Opportunities in Chinatown (FEOC), along with City College Chancellor Don Griffin and presidents of Chinese Six Companies will announce a community fundraising campaign to raise $400,000 to furnish the new Chinatown/North Beach Campus that is scheduled to open in Fall 2012.MEDIA ADVISORY
For Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Contact: Susan Hsieh, [...]

SF Mayoral Candidates Forum Tomorrow Night in Chinatown (Media Advisory)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by susan

Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) will host a bilingual English and Cantonese forum for the 2011 San Francisco mayor’s race. With the election less than two months away, this is an opportunity for candidates to speak directly to the community and articulate how they will represent San Francisco as mayor.For Release [...]

5 Bay Area Leaders to be Honored at CAA’s Annual Awards Celebration (Media Advisory)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by susan

Chinese for Affirmative Action will host its 42nd anniversary dinner, the Celebration of Justice, to honor five outstanding community activists who have improved lives for Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area and beyond.MEDIA ADVISORY
For event on Thursday, June 9, 2011
Media Contact: Susan Hsieh, 415-274-6760 x303, shsieh[at]caasf[dot]org
5 Bay Area Leaders to [...]

Meet the San Francisco Mayoral Candidates at CAA’s Membership Meeting (Media Advisory)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by susan

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Meet the San Francisco Mayoral Candidates at CAA’s Membership Meeting
Open Reception Provides Chance to Talk to Candidates One-on-One
DATE: Monday, March 21, 2011
TIME: 6-9pm PST
LOCATION: The Chinatown YMCA, Gym on the Second Floor, 855 Sacramento
Street, San Francisco, CA 94108-2185
AGENDA:
6:00pm – CAA Membership Meeting to highlight 2010 successes and priorities
for 2011
6:30pm – [...]