The Sacramento Regional AAPI COVID Response Workgroup has been working on a number of different projects in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in an effort to ensure our communities in Sacramento and surrounding areas are healthy and have access to basic needs.

One of the projects we’ve been involved in is working with the Sacramento County Department of Public Health on identifying a free walk-up COVID testing site that is geographically accessible to our specific community. We are pleased to have partnered with Dr. Tetteh’s medical practice, Tetteh Pediatric Health, to provide this free COVID testing in South Sacramento at 7248 South Land Park Drive, Suite 118, Sacramento 95831. Her testing operation is currently live and taking appointments every Wednesday from 1:45 to 5pm.

In order to ensure we can keep this site operational, it is up to us to make sure our community is aware and getting tested. The site must be testing at a rate of 50-60 tests per week, or we will lose this site.

You can find all of the information on the testing procedures, how to sign up and receive your results, and other pertinent information on Dr. Tetteh’s Webpage.

Online registration

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On January 26, 2020, the California Museum hosted the opening exhibit – Gold Mountain: Chinese California Stories. The VIP breakfast was sponsored and hosted by the following donors and community organizations: Dr. Herbert Yee and Yee family, Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs Association and the US China Railroad Friendship Association. The guest speakers included: State Controller Betty T. Yee, Senator Richard Pan, Journalist Lisa Ling, CC Yin, and Amanda Blake. Lisa Ling about her experiences as a Journalist while Lawrence Tom spoke about his new book titled, The Last Chinatown. At 1 pm, the Lion Dancers showcase the opening of the Gold Mountain exhibit.

In addition, there was a special documentary shown by a former Set-Designer wo worked at Walt Disney studios. The documentary describes a miniature house designed against a San Francisco Chinatown environment. The creator passionately spoke of the fond memories going through each room showing the delicate colors and textures of hand-made furniture – from a kitchen scene to a living room filled with colorful furniture.

The exhibit showcases the Chinese contribution from the Gold Rush Days to the current period. The museum tastefully separated scenes through literature, photos, artifacts, and video-recordings: Gold Rush, Delta reclamation, Angel Island, Chinese medicine.

View Chinese New Year poster and rules for painting and calligraphy contest.

Join Us on a Bus Trip
CACS Foundation is hosting a bus trip to the theatrical production of “the Joy Luck Club” by the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2020
Place; Kohl’s corner parking lot, 1896 Arden Way, Sac. CA
Time: Departure promptly at 11:30am

Returns at 6:30-7pm depending on traffic

Price: $65pp (Includes sack lunch, snacks, ticket to play and bus trip)

RSVP by March 1 , 2020 Limited space 46

Contact: Karun Yee 916 591-8181 or [email protected]
Make Check payable to CACS Foundation
Send check with name and phone number to:
Karun Yee, P.O. Box 60267, Sacramento, CA 95860

By Brenda Fong
On December 31, 2019, the Crocker Museum hosted their high-energy “Noon Year’s Party” for families. The day was filled with live stage performances and musicians featuring the many diverse groups and faces that make-up Sacramento. In addition the Museum featured hands-on forms of arts and crafts located throughout the complex. The Museum featured a ball drop at 12-noon!

CACS Foundation staff (Douglas Hsia, Corliss Lee, Karun Yee, and I) hosted a table to share our Chinese culture through paper arts; Douglas gave demonstrations on an antique abacus that fascinated the visitors. We represented China in the “Global Village Room” along with 3 other cultural groups from the API community.

By Karun Yee

The Foundation proudly presented our 12th annual “Operation Santa Claus” program under the leadership of Chair, Anne Luong. Working with the Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center staffers, we procured applications from their after school program for deserving youngsters.

A big thank you to our faithful volunteer shoppers and our Board members for shopping and gift wrapping gifts; a big thank you to Dave Young for housing and organizing the many bags of gifts and driving them to the assigned school. Thanks to Ray Giles for offering his services as our photographer, and thank you to Service Center staff for providing snacks, beverages, and coordinating activities for the kids.

We provided a craft activity coordinated by Karun Yee, Merlayna Yee-Chin, June Fong and Brenda Fong. The highlight of the day was a visit from “Santa Claus” (aka Franc Martinez) –Santa was a great hit with the kids and their families!

We are grateful to the SCCSC staff, and our many CACS volunteer shoppers, and donors who made this year’s a success. We serviced approximately 100 families from 7 local area schools.

This annual event is a way of giving back to those less fortunate, and sharing with the community the holiday spirit!

Three student scholarships will be awarded:
1st prize $1,000; 2nd prize $500; 3rd prize $500
to help fund post-secondary education.

Seniors at Kennedy High School were invited to submit a 1 minute video. The topic is – My viewpoint of diversity and inclusion in the community. The videos were judged on creativity and impact.

The scholarship winners will be recognized at CACS’ annual Gold Mountain Celebration Oct. 11, 2019.

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Sarah Yang

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Christina Chen

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Rom David Arca

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Peter Saephan

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Kasia Leanne Her

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Michelle Yang

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Kaylyn Yu

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Casandra Lee

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Emily Kui

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Evelyn Wu

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Oziel Carrillo-Rendon

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Jessica Thao

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Billie Dee Scott

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Maia Campos

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Logan Bermudez

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Anna Lau

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Malia Duran

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Arianna Rodriquez

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Jasmin Andrade