Community Booths

2010 US Census Committee for the People of Burma
We would like to hand out flyers in Burmese to raise awareness of the need to unite for the upcoming census.  Celebrate the success of Burmese Americans in the US.  Show translation videos, etc.  Booth will be decorated with pictures of Burmese people and there will be a drawing for Burmese items.
www.usburmesecensus.net

Animals Asia Foundation
Animals Asia will provide materials on their work in wildlife conservation and animal welfare in Asia. Donations will be collected in exchange for their merchandise (T-shirts, hats, plush animal toys, etc.).
http://www.animalsasia.org/

APA Family Support Services
A 501(c)(3) community-based organization providing a comprehensive model of family support services to API families residing in San Francisco.  They will provide information and referrals at the fair.
http://www.apasfgh.org/

APA/APIFRN
Display of community resources (flyers, booklets, etc.) for API families and children to build safe and healthy families.

Asia Society
www.asiasoc.org

Asian Law Caucus
We will be providing information about ALC’s programs and services in the areas of immigration, housing, employment, and public benefits.
www.asianlawcaucus.org

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center will be conducting free onsite HIV Rapid testing the day of the celebration.
www.apiwellness.org

Asian American Donor Program
Register to become a potential marrow/stem cell donor. Information (pamphlets, flyers, etc.) about marrow/stem cell donation.
http://www.aadp.org/pages/page.php?pageid=1

Asian American Recovery Services
Alcohol/drug awareness and education and outreach of services for community. Simulated drug display and pamphlets.
http://aars-inc.org/

Asian Art Museum
The museum will outreach by handing out information (e.g. family programs), presenting a fun art activity, demonstration)

Asian Educators Alliance
We are a grass roots organization that seeks to support API/APA students, educators and families.
no website

Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center
Sound system with music and singing, activities, exhibits.
www.aucocenter.org

CA Writers Club
An educational nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation promoting their mission: “Educating writers of all levels of expertise in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work.”  Their Asian American authors will promote their books.
http://www.calwriters.org/

California Dragon Boat Association
Informational booth about the sport of dragon boating.  May include Chinese drumming and rowing machines.

California Public Utilities Commission
Informational materials/brochures on public purpose programs, Califonia Solar Initiative, Energy Leadership packets.
www.cpuc.ca.gov

California Telephone Access Program
The California Telephone Access Program provides adaptive telephones at no cost to California residents who have difficulty hearing, seeing, speaking, moving and/or interpreting information.
www.ddtp.org

California Transplant Donor Network
The Transplant Network will distribute literature, answer inquiries, play table games and assist sign-ups with the Donate Life California Donor Registry.
http://ctdn.org/

Chinatown YMCA
We will be doing arts & crafts projects, face painting, and handing out information on the Chinatown YMCA.
www.ymcasf.org

Chinese For Affirmative Action
SFILEN and API Equality will be distributing information regarding their projects and answering related questions.
http://www.caasf.org/v2/

City CarShare
Bay Area-based nonprofit car-sharing organization
http://www.citycarshare.org/

City College of San Francisco - Alemany Campus
City College information
http://www.ccsf.edu/Campuses/Alemany/

Department of Elections
Voter registration and distribution of voter education materials
http://www.sfgov.org/site/elections_index.asp

Filipino-American Arts Exposition
Info about Filipino-American Arts Exposition

Intercultural Institute of California
Promotion and advertisement of our ESL programs to foreign students, as well as our Korean language program to the SF community.
www.iic.edu?

Japanese American Citizens League
The JACL, the nation’s largest and oldest Asian American civil rights organization, will be exhibiting information on the national programs and activities that it supports, as well as the local network that it relies on to carry out its mission.
http://www.jacl.org/

Kearny Street Workshop
Merchandise includes postcard poetry packs and CDs.  They are considering having a live art demo by a comics and zines artist.
www.kearnystreet.org

KQED
KQED Early Learning will host an art/literacy activity for children ages 4-8 years of age
www.kqed.org/education

Laotian American National Alliance, Inc.

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP-SF)
NAAAP-SF will have a crafts table in the children’s area, as well as a booth in the community area
www.naaapsf.org?

NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
Problem gambling awareness information. Participants will be asked to play an interactive game, answering questions re: probablities of winning/common gambling myths to win prizes (items promoting responsible gambling).
http://www.nicoschc.org/

North of Market / Tenderloin Community Benefit District

Pierce Promotions / Digital TV
Community service - inform public of nationwide switch to digital TV signal on June 12.  Offer opportunity to receive (2) $40 coupons toward converter box.

Pine United Methodist Church Boy Scouts Troop 12
We will be presenting the Troop 12 Community Crane Challenge.  Participants will be folding origami cranes that we will bring to Nagasaki, Japan and present to the Peace Memorial there.  Donations are accepted to fund the trip.
www.troop12sf.org

Project RIDE
They will be handing out health-related promotional items and postcards and having a game at their booth. They will also be conducting surveys.
http://www.projectride.net/home.html

Que Huong Charity Center
Charity and small fund-raising information
http://www.huynhtieuhuong.org/eng/index.php

Salvation Army Kroc Center
Brochures about after school and summer camp programs, senior nutrition and activities, memberships for swimming pool, gym, game room, dance classes, self-defense classes for women, Monday night basketball, etc. in the heart of the city.

San Francisco Public Library
Materials to display/distribute at SFPL booth include: the newsletter, relocation map, program flyers, citizenship resources, door prizes, books, library posters, computer classes offered, etc.
http://sfpl.org/

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Provide public with info of our water, wastewater & power services
www.sfwater.org?

San Francisco Superior Court’s ACCESS Center
The ACCESS Center is a multilingual self-help center. It is a court-based program that provides free legal information to individuals who are representing themselves in a civil case.
http://www.sfgov.org/site/courts_page.asp?id=19649

San Francisco Vegetarian Society
Information booth providing free printed materials for a healthy plant-based diet.
sfvs.org

SFPD - Recruitment Unit
Information about recruitment will be available.
http://www.sfpdcareers.com/

Social Security Administration
Info on services

The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association
Will provide literature and promotional items related to the vegan diet as a way to stop global warming. They may also have some literature on meditation.
http://www.godsdirectcontact.org/

Tree Frog Treks, LLC
We will be roaming through the crowd with a few of our reptiles & amphibians.
www.treefrogtreks.com

U.S. Census

UCSF - Viet Hep B Free Project and Southeast Asian Community Center
Display and provide Vietnamese health education materials - hepatitis B, breast and cervical cancer pamphlets and other community services
www.viethepbfree.org

US Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy
Wing Chun demonstration for kids, women, adults.  Explanation of the Wing Chun martial arts system.  History of the art form.  Introduction of our grandmaster Yip Man, also featured in Hong Kong blockbuster movie Ip Man.
www.uswingchun.com

Vietnamese Elderly Mutual Assistance Associaion of San Francisco
Arts & pictures
www.vemaa.org

Vietnamese Veterans of San Francisco
In the spirit of diverse cultural expression and community service, this year’s 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration is proud to present its fifth Community Booth Program. Sponsored by the AsianWeek Foundation, the program offers non-profit and community organizations the opportunity to participate in the celebration by providing for the full cost of

Dear Community friends,

Thank you for your interest in the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) Community Booth Program. Many of you have supported the AHSC since its start in 2005 and we want to thank you for your continued participation and collaboration as a Community Partner.

We are once again happy to bring you our Community Booth Program. Community based organizations that may not have the funds to participate are encouraged to apply. Donated booth spaces will be set-up free of charge for eligible organizations and groups. Pease see the attached application. Space is limited.

For more information, please contact Christine Padilla at AHSC.Artists@gmail.com.

We look forward to working with you to make this celebration successful!

Respectfully,

Christine

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Christine Padilla

5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC)

Saturday, May 16, 2009, 11am - 6pm

Civic Center, San Francisco

http://asianfairsf.com/

Presented by the AsianWeek Foundation

Proceeds donated back to the community

Community Booth Program

In the spirit of diverse cultural expression and community service, this year’s 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration is proud to present its fifth Community Booth Program. Sponsored by the AsianWeek Foundation, the program offers non-profit and community organizations the opportunity to participate in the celebration by providing for the full cost of a booth space and booth materials. By allowing groups that are underserved to have a booth at the event, the program hopes to attract a greater diversity of Asian cultures to the festival, and helps bring their messages to the public.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Community Booth Program, organizations must be able to provide proof of non-profit status (501(c)(3) or other documentation. Groups will be selected based on need, interest represented, and proposed use of booth space. Groups with interactive and creative proposals for booth activities will be more likely to receive a booth space.

To Apply

· Each applicant must fill out a 2009 AHSC Booth Application. Under Total Cost, write Community Booth Program entry.
AHSC 2009 Community Booth App.pdf

· Include a brief outline for how booth space will be used (activities, services, give-aways, etc.). A list of ideas for a successful booth is included.

· Include nonprofit 501(c)(3) status or other documentation of community involvement.

· Signed applications must be mailed to:

AHSC – Community Booth Program, 809 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

· The deadline for applications is April 30, 2009.

· If accepted, a signed copy of the application will be mailed back one week after receipt.

· For questions or more information, contact Christine Padilla at ahsc.artists@gmail.com, or visit: www.asianfairsf.com.

· The 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the Civic Center/Little Saigon District in San Francisco.

Ideas for Community Booth Activities

· Displays/Exhibits - pictures, letters, articles, artifacts, costumes/traditional clothing, instructive/educational posters, video footage, etc.

· Decorations – will attract people to booth; balloons, banners, cultural artwork/crafts, music, etc.

· Games/Contests

· Demonstrations – self-defense, healing, massage, art, acting, calligraphy, science, dancing, machines/products, food preparation (no cooking) such as fruit carving, fortune-telling, etc.

· Language Lessons – teach festival attendees basics of Asian languages—spoken and/or written) such as Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean and etc.; through personal instruction, hourly demonstrations, written materials, posters, slideshows, making available audio lessons, etc.

· Kids’ Activities – painting/drawing/coloring, making silly-putty, origami, paper airplanes, planting seeds in paper cups/bags, etc.

· Crafts – making braided/beaded bracelets and trinkets, origami (can focus on a specific shape relevant to organization such as a heart, balloon, etc.), cultural crafts

· Selling – food, publications, cds/dvds, crafts