Charity Cultural Services Center

09/10/2026

Please join us for the 43rd annual Charity Cultural Services Center gala on September 18th! Reserve tables/seats on Eventbrite or email us at [email protected] to avoid the Eventbrite fees. Hope to see you there! https://ccscgala.eventbrite.com

09/08/2026

Charity Cultural Services Center is spreading the word about the Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative's free, family-friendly Empress Re-Imagined Community Open House, featuring performances, archival photo and film projections, hands-on art and wellness activities and more.

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕚 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
🎭 Community ceremony at 1:00 p.m.
📍 Empress of China Building, 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.chcp.org/event-6821293

09/06/2026

Charity Cultural Services Center's latest newsletter is out! In case you missed it, you can see it here:

August was a wonderful month at CCSC, with plenty to celebrate and even more to look forward to! We’re especially excited for our Annual Gala on September 18. There are still seats and tables available, and we’d love to have you join us as we celebrate the people, programs and supporters who mak...

08/31/2026

Charity Cultural Services Center's Chinatown mural tour and street cleaning event was a huge success! We had about 100 people join us over the weekend for a day of community, culture and service.
Participants explored local murals, learned more about the stories behind them, helped clean neighborhood streets and enjoyed local food and live entertainment. We’re grateful to Avenue Greenlight for supporting the event and to Refuse Refuse for helping with the street cleaning and spreading the word. It was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate Chinatown, support the neighborhood and connect with one another. Stay tuned for info on our next one in November!

08/27/2026

📚 Registration is open for Charity Cultural Services Center's online PK–5 English tutoring classes!

Students receive small-group instruction with one tutor for every 2–4 students. Classes use reading, writing, games and songs to strengthen English reading, listening and speaking skills.

🗓 Mondays and Wednesdays
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 Classes held on Zoom
💵 $100 for the entire 2026–2027 school year

Space is limited. Students with the greatest need for English tutoring will receive priority.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or contact CCSC:

📞 (415) 291-1880
📧 [email protected]
📍 747 Commercial St., San Francisco

08/26/2026

Charity Cultural Services Center's gala is next month, September 18 at Far East Cafe in SF Chinatown! Hope you can make it. Reserve your seats on Eventbrite or contact us at [email protected] to avoid some fees. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccscs-43rd-annual-fundraising-gala-tickets-1990041801599

08/20/2026

📣 High school students: Join Charity Cultural Services Center's Family in Transition (FIT) program this fall!

FIT brings students together to explore culture and identity through hands-on workshops, cultural activities and volunteer opportunities. While the program is designed with AAPI students in mind, everyone is welcome!

💰 The 14 most active students will receive a $150 award for participating in Fall 2026 activities!

To qualify, students must participate in at least:
⭐ 2 workshops
🤝 1 volunteer event
📚 1 final project

📅 Sign up by September 22!

Questions? Contact [email protected] or (415) 291-1880.

Follow on Instagram for program updates!

08/19/2026

Charity Cultural Services Center had a successful “Starting Your Small Business in San Francisco” workshop this week, presented in partnership with COLSA (Chinese Outreach Law Student Association) and EMRAN LAW! 🎉

Participants learned about choosing the right business structure, registering a business in San Francisco, labor law basics, payroll taxes and workers’ compensation requirements. The English presentation with Chinese interpreting helped make this important information accessible to our community.

Thank you to COLSA and EMRAN LAW for providing this valuable workshop and to everyone who joined us! 🤝

08/19/2026

🌱 Calling San Francisco youth ages 15–24!

Have an idea for making your community greener, healthier or more resilient? The Youth Climate Action Innovation Challenge is offering $1,000–$5,000 microgrants to help young people turn climate action ideas into real projects.

Projects can include community cleanups, waste reduction, environmental education, art and storytelling, urban greening and more.

✅ Projects must be led by at least two youth ages 15–24
✅ Youth must live, work or attend school in San Francisco
✅ No fiscal sponsor yet? You can still apply
📅 Application deadline: September 30, 2026

This is a great opportunity for young people to create something meaningful for their neighborhood and make a difference in San Francisco.

Learn more and apply: https://digital.forms.sf.gov/ycaf_application

SF Environment

08/18/2026

Charity Cultural Services Center had a great time at the 11th Annual All My Usos Family Day BBQ on Saturday at Gilman Park! 🎉

It was a wonderful day bringing families and neighbors together with great food, entertainment, activities and community resources. Thank you to everyone who helped make this free community event such a great celebration of family and community! ❤️