中国国际交流协会 Chinese International Exchange Association
What a great way to start volunteering in the new year of 2025! On January 18, our members got up early and helped the little runners at check-in, water stations, and the finish line during the Kids Marathon Mile at LEGOLAND. Though the morning air is cold, the unwavering spirit of runners and volunteers kindles a warmth within, reminding us that resilience and kindness can overcome even the freezing temperature.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, several club members volunteered at the North Country Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Run, helping direct runners and clean up.
On December 12th, our club donated a box of toys and two boxes of brand new sweaters to the Solutions For Change Toy Drive. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
On December 22, our club members visited the seniors in the ActiveCare at 4S Ranch. They put together a show including dance, music instruments, and Christmas carols. Their wonderful performance won warm applause and praise from the staff and the residence.
Our club just received the thank you letters from the 6 disadvantaged students we supported last year who are from China’s Sichuan and Jiangxi Province. Each student is from a family facing different adversity, yet they are able to continue with their education with the money we raised and donated to them. Our club has been supporting Chinese students in need since 2015 when it is founded and some of the students already finished high school and entered college.
On June 15, our club was invited to perform at Del Mar Fair. Many of our dancers performed folkloric dances and introduced our Chinese culture to the audience.
On March 31st, ten members participated in the 92130 Cares’ Sunday Farmer’s Market at The Crossings Apartments. We sorted and distributed milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits, bread, and flowers for low income families and seniors, despite the rain.
On February 19, our club had the wonderful opportunity to bring 36 kids on a visit to San Diego Fire Rescue Station 38. We proudly donated $1000 to the , all of which was raised through our performances and fundraising efforts. Additionally, we extended our gratitude to the firefighters by providing them with drinks and snacks. The donation symbolizes our appreciation for the sacrifices our firefighters make and the vital role they play in keeping us safe. In return, the firefighters brought us on an engaging interactive tour of the department and its fire engines. Overall, it was a rewarding experience for us to give back to these selfless members of our community.
On February 11th, members of our club prepared a variety of food and drinks for the Chinese Garden Party. We successfully raised $487 for the Club. All these funds will be used for our club to contribute to the education of children in China and other public welfare activities.
On November 11th, our club collaborated with two local youth clubs to host the San Diego Youth Talent Showcase Fundraiser and raise funds for Casa De Amistad, a nonprofit that offers educational support to children from low-income families. During the event, we presented six dance performances and two piano solos. The collective efforts resulted in a total fundraising amount of $10,000 for Casa De Amistad!
On August 12, many of our club’s tutors traveled to Beijing and met their students in-person! There, they were able to chat and get to know their students face to face, and had dinner together at Tian Fu Hao. By meeting their students in-person, our club tutors can get to know their students’ interests and personalities further than shown on a screen.
In the Food Drive Event, STARS donated 71 pounds of food to San Diego Food Bank! Items included boxed goodies and canned food, dropped off by youth members at the MMstudio.