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May 4 - 10, 2001
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Employment Opportunity The San Francisco Arts Commission is looking for a Cultural Equity Grants Program Director. Under general direction from the director of cultural affairs, the cultural equity grants director manages several grant-making and related programs that provide financial and technical assistance to local artists and art organizations. The CEG director plans, organizes, promotes and schedules each annual grant program; develops and adheres to budgets for each program; develops program policies and writes guidelines for each program; through subordinate(s), supervises the distribution of program guidelines; conducts pre-proposal workshops and provides one-to-one pre-proposal counseling; screens all incoming grant proposals and communicates with applicants; plans, prepares and manages evaluation panels; prepares reports for Commissioners; oversees grant agreement administration. Must be able to use computer databases and enhance electronic access to the grant-making process. Supervises one to two program assistant(s) and performs other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process may be requested by calling 415-252-2558, or by writing to Personnel Officer, Job 3544, San Francisco Arts Commission, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Children’s Services Fund As a collaborative between Wu Yee Children’s Services, Whitney Young Child Development Center and Children’s Council of San Francisco, the San Francisco Vendor Voucher Program assists San Francisco low-to-moderate income families in paying for licensed childcare for children 0-13 years old. It is designed to serve single-parent families who are working or have been offered employment, and two-parent families, of which either parent is working and offered employment and the other parent is working or enrolled in school or job training. Through the program, parents will be free to choose any licensed childcare provider, as well as receive childcare counseling. Registration is ongoing and enrollment is based on availability of open slots. For more information and application forms, call Wu Yee Children’s Services, 415-391-8993.
Computer Classes Free after-school computer classes for low-income children in the Tenderloin, Mission, Chinatown and Western Addition are available through the Career Resources Development Center in San Francisco. For more information, call 415-775-8880.
Paid Research Subjects Needed Project CHAMPS invites you to participate in a research study. All participants will receive up to $30. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco are conducting a study to examine how culture, health and mood may influence smoking habits. The information will help investigators design more effective smoking cessation programs to serve the community. Participation will involve completing questionnaires, an interview, and providing breath and saliva samples. Study procedures can be completed at the time and location that is convenient for you. You must be over 18 years old and have smoked at least 5 cigarettes in the past seven days in order to participate. The questionnaires and interviews are available in both Chinese and English. For further details, please visit the study Web page at www.ucsf.edu/smoke or call our research staff at 415-476-7319.
EVENTS
Filipino Immigrants and Their Churches University of San Francisco experts explain how churches improve immigrants’ lives on May 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at University of San Francisco’s Lone Mountain Conference Center, 2800 Turk Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lorrie Ranck at the Religion and Immigration Project at 415-422-5107, or visit www.usfca.edu/TRIP.
Global Exchange Human Rights Award Dinner On Tuesday, May 8, Global Exchange will recognize two outstanding human rights activists at its first annual Human Rights Awards Dinner. Global Exchange, an international human rights organization based in San Francisco, will give awards to two individuals — one from the U.S. and one from abroad — who have struggled tirelessly to promote human rights and democracy. The awards dinner, emceed by human rights lawyer Jennifer Harbury, will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street in San Francisco from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $100. For more information, call Mariana Bustamante at 415-255-7296 x256.
Network ’01 The Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition (PAAWBAC) invites you to Network ’01, a reception on Thursday, May 17, at Twenty Four Restaurant in San Francisco. Assemblywoman Wilma Chan will be the featured speaker, and the honorable Mabel Teng will emcee. Meet with the diverse Asian Pacific leadership in the Bay Area. Help celebrate the many outstanding APIs who serve the community, and take advantage of the opportunity to make new connections and get reacquainted with old friends. Network ’01 will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 each. Reservations should be made by May 7. For reservations and more information, please call Marianne Wong at 415-563-2809 or Laura Takeuchi at 510-848-3560.
Older Americans Month The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department proudly presents the 22nd Annual Senior Adult’s Senior Prom & Senior Celebration of Older Americans Month on Thursday, May 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way. Come dance to live music of the Maury Wolohan Band. All senior adults invited free. For more information, call 415-666-7079.
SERVICES
Free Dental Screenings for Seniors In celebration of Older Americans Month, the University of the Pacific (UOP) School of Dentistry is hosting “Senior Smile,” a day of free dental screenings for seniors, on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the dental school in San Francisco. Adults, age 55 and older, will receive a complimentary dental health evaluation, oral cancer exam, denture fit evaluation, blood pressure screening and free dental hygiene kit. The UOP School of Dentistry is located at 2155 Webster at Sacramento Street, San Francisco. For more information, call 415-929-6426.
Tool Lending Center The San Francisco Tool Lending Center is a joint project of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners. Trained tool-lending specialists are on hand during open hours to assist clients in tool selection and use. The center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, call the Tool Lending Center at 415-467-8665.
VOLUNTEERING
Acupuncturist, Haight/Ashbury Free Medical Clinic Are you a licensed acupuncturist? You can help members of diverse communities during all stages of HIV. Provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment on a weekly basis and help maintain the acupuncture clinic. Contact Scott Wallin at 415-487-5638 x123.
Asian Women’s Shelter Opportunities exist to provide emotional and practical support for residents. Volunteers can assist clients with basic needs, accompany residents to appointments and organize activities for children. Bilingual and bi-cultural skills are helpful. For more information, call 415-751-7110.
Asians Over Age 55 Needed Connect with your community and join a team of older adults serving children in San Francisco to help out in classrooms, provide homework assistance, read one-on-one, supervise recreational activities, or run after-school programs. Make a difference by giving children in our neighborhoods caring Asian adult role models. A monthly tax-free stipend of $150 is available for volunteers who serve 15 hours per week. No prior experience is necessary. For more information, call Lori Byer at 415-759-3690.
Child Advocacy The San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (SFCASA) seeks community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Represent a child’s best interests in Juvenile Dependency Court and develop a supportive mentoring relationship. Men and people of color are especially needed. Call now for information at 415-398-8001 x104 (833 Market St., Suite 1004, San Francisco. www.sfcasa.com).
Citizenship Class Teacher San Francisco-based On Lok needs people who can help guide elderly clients to become citizens. Contact the volunteer coordinator at 415-550-2230.
Hospice Volunteer Opportunities Come and help provide emotional support to persons facing life-threatening illness in nursing facilities and private homes. Receive specialized training and on-going support. Please call Home Health Plus at 408-986-1801 x248.
Project Inform Project Inform is seeking volunteers for its National HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline training. The training will take place May 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and May 19 and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hotline operators are required to commit to at least one 3-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months. The shifts occur during business hours Monday through Friday and on Saturdays. Project Inform encourages bilingual Spanish/English volunteers to apply. Information is available at www.projectinform.org. Interested individuals, please pre-register by calling Mark Owens at 415-558-8669 x218, or e-mail volunteer@projectinform.org.
Special Children Need Special Advocates The San Francisco Unified School District is actively recruiting volunteers to make a difference in the education of special needs children. Individuals needed to serve as a child’s surrogate parent for educational rights; to help children when parents cannot be located or when juvenile court has specifically limited the right of a parent or guardian to make educational decisions; to represent exceptional needs children in identification, assessment, instructional placement, reviewing and revising individual education programs; and in other matters relating to a free, appropriate education. Orientation and training will be provided to interested individuals and groups. Call 415-920-5165 and ask about being a surrogate parent volunteer.
St. Anthony Foundation Have you wondered what you could do to make a difference in the lives of people who are poor or homeless? St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers for several of its programs, including people to serve lunch in the free dining room. St. Anthony’s serves 2,000 meals a day, 365 days a year. For more information, please call 415-241-2600, or visit www.stanthonysf.org.
Survivors International The group seeks a volunteer activity guide for two or more hours a week to help refugees master English and become familiar with parks, museums, banks, post offices, public transportation and free cultural activities in the Bay Area. For more information, contact Tracy Deskin at 415-765-6999.
YWCA-Chinatown The organization is looking for volunteers to tutor children in its after-school programs Monday through Friday. Volunteers are especially needed to facilitate an English conversational hour for immigrant elementary school-age children. A 3-4 hour per week commitment is required. For more information about volunteering, call Tina or Judy at 415-788-5437.
WORKSHOPS
Bring Art into Your Life Pro Arts Gallery is proud to present three seminars in appreciating and collecting art on Thursdays, from April 26 to May 31. These include: Explore the Basics of Art — Know What You’re Buying, A San Francisco Gallery Tour, and Open Studios 2001 — A Guided Tour & Sneak Preview. For seminar schedules and further information, please call 510-763-9470.
English Classes The Chinatown YMCA offers free morning English classes with bilingual counselors to help Cantonese speakers with limited English skills. Enrollment is open. For more information, call 415-928-4419.
Everything to Do with Parenting Parents Place is offering workshops for families with children of all ages. All groups and workshops are held at Parents Place, 3272 California St., San Francisco. To register, call 415-563-0335 x122 or register online at www.jfcs.org/pplgroup2000d.html. Call 415-563-1041 for general information.
Free Counseling for Seniors Do you or someone you care for need support with a difficult life transition? Get help from one who’s been there. Senior Peer Counseling trains volunteers over 55 to assist fellow seniors through emotional support, problem solving and compassionate listening. All services are voluntary and free of charge. For information or referral, call Family Service Agency at 415-474-7310 and ask for Nancy Alpert.
Free Legal Clinic Legal consultation for seniors is available for general legal rights, immigration and naturalization, housing and eviction, and public benefits. Services provided by Khin Mai Aung, staff attorney from the Asian Law Caucus, at Self-Help for the Elderly. No appointments allowed. For more information, contact Northeast Senior Center at 415-438-4800. (407 Sansome Street, 4th floor, San Francisco)
Free Naturalization Workshop Beginning May 5, the Asian Law Caucus will be conducting free naturalization workshops to assist individuals who want to assess their eligibility for naturalization, and who are eligible and want to submit a citizenship application. Cantonese and Mandarin language assistance will be available. These workshops will be held on the first and third Saturday morning each month from May 5 until the end of 2001. To schedule an appointment, please call 415-445-2597.
free traditional Chinese music lessons The Chinese Culture Center is pleased to offer ongoing workshops and lessons in traditional Chinese music, taught by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang, the artistic director of Melody of China, Inc. Beginning and intermediate classes are held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Advanced classes for music teachers are on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The registration fee is $15, but all classes are free. Please bring your own instruments. For more information, call 415-986-1822. (Chinese Culture Foundation, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco)
Health for All Ages Yu-Ai Kai/Japanese American Community Senior Service’s 5th Annual Health for All Ages Health Fair will feature the following services at no cost to attendees: different types of massages, cholesterol testing, blood sugar testing, osteoporosis screening, analysis and advice from local optometrists, podiatrists, dentists, and chiropractors, advice and information from dozens of health and welfare organizations, children’s fingerprinting, and many great prizes. The Health Fair will be held on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on all three floors of the Yu-Ai Kai Community Center, located at 588 N. Fourth St., San Jose. For more information, please contact 408-299-2386.
Language and Computer Classes at IIC Sign up at the Intercultural Institute of California (IIC) for classes ranging from Web design, Excel and Word to English as a Second Language and Korean language classes. IIC also offers training to be a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA). Increase skills, marketability and income. Enter a high-demand job market with tremendous growth opportunity. IIC also offers a master’s degree in Korean Studies. Some classes taught online. For more information, call the Intercultural Institute of California at 415-441-1881 or e-mail iic@iic.edu. (IIC, 1362 Post St., San Francisco.)
Life After Stroke Stroke survivors, their families and professional care providers are invited to a workshop, Starting here, Starting Now: Life After Stroke, scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus Auditorium on Castro and Duboce Streets. Light and heart-healthy refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. For more information or directions, please contact Family Caregiver Alliance at 1-800-445-8106.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SERVICES
Power Wheelchairs Available Miracle on Wheels of Santa Barbara makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 years old & up) usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit required. The electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home or independent living quarters, and who meet the additional qualifications of the program. This service may also be available to the permanently disabled of any age. Please call 1-800-749-8778 or visit the Web site at www.durablemedical.com for more information on the details of this program.
WORKSHOPS
Learn Chinese in China Santa Monica College invites you to join Dr. Joe Wu, Professor of Chinese (Dept. of Modern Languages) to study Chinese language and culture for three weeks at Guangxi Normal University. After completing this three-week program students will have the opportunity to travel to Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hanzhou, and Shenzhen at an addition cost. There will be an information meeting a slide presentation, May 5, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Room 222 of the Technology Building. Please call Professor Wu at 310-434-4579 for more information.
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EAST COAST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Opening for Office Manager at Nonprofit Organization A small, international human rights organization seeks an administrative professional to serve as office manager in their NYC office. The office manager will oversee the administrative operations of a fast-paced environment including bookkeeping and finances; human resource functions; equipment / supply issues; database management; and computer troubleshooting. At least five years of office administrative experience, basic bookkeeping skills, and network computing ability are required to compete for the position. Candidates with Chinese language skills and a working knowledge of MS Office are encouraged to apply. $15 hourly dependent upon experience and $35K annually with full benefits in the permanent capacity. Please submit a resume and letter, stating career goals and salary requirements, to Matthew D. at Professionals for Non-Profits. Fax: 212- 546-9094. E-mail: resumes@pnp-inc.com. Visit www.pnp-inc. for more positions.
EVENTS
CAPA Heritage Festival The Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans proudly presents the 22nd Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 6, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Union Square Park North, Broadway & 17th Street. The largest outdoor Pan-Asian cultural event in the East Coast, the Heritage Festival is a day-long celebration of culture and pride, commemorating the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Featuring live music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, children’s activities, arts & crafts, a film festival, food & refreshments, historical exhibits and information booths from over a hundred different organizations, vendors and businesses. Admission is free. For more information, please call 212-989-3610 or visit the Web site at www.capaonline.org.
Different Footsteps, Common Path Please register now for the 2001 Annual Convention of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, Different Footsteps, Common Path: The Many Faces of Community Development, May 7-9 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. The convention will be the largest nationwide gathering of housing and community development practitioners working with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country. It will bring together practitioners into a highly interactive exchange of ideas on issues, policies, and practices by which we can create a national community development agenda for AAPI communities. The convention will provide an opportunity to: exchange information, resources and experiences between “established” and “emerging” community development organizations working with a growing and diverse AAPI population; build and strengthen new (and existing) partnerships between elected officials, funders, educational and research institutions, national intermediaries, government agencies, and other community based organizations; further develop skills and organizational capacity in community development workshops led by neighborhood practitioners, community organizers, funders, researchers and technical assistance providers; and meet Congressional leaders and federal officials to discuss key federal and state policies affecting AAPI communities. For more information, please go to the Web site at www.nationalcapacd.org, or contact Aleyamma Mathew at 212-979-1108 x103.
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NATIONAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Exchange Program The American International Youth Student Exchange Program is a non-profit high school foreign exchange program in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. At present, AIYSEP seeks host families for 25 students from high schools in Europe and other countries for the coming school year. Students will arrive in the United States in late August, attend local schools and return home in late June next year. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school counselors and will receive medical insurance and spending money. AIYSEP is also seeking American high school students, ages 15-19, who would like to spend a high school semester or year with a European family, or to participate in a 4- or 6- week family stay abroad in the summer. Interested students and families are asked to please contact the AIYSEP International Headquarters: Office of the Director, 200 Round Hill Road, Tiburon, CA 94920; 1-800-347-7575; www.aiysep.com; aiysep@aol.com.
SERVICES
Psychiatric Abuse If you have ever been harmed or abused by psychiatric or other mental health treatments, please call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at 1-888-738-2247.
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