The two week long Lunar New Year celebration in Lakeforest Mall, Gaithersburg, Maryland that had been staged every year for the past ten years or so is supper. It contains stage performences of music and dance as well as exhibitions of Chinese paintings, calligraphy, photography, Bonsai, other handicrafts and a theme exhibition that changes every year. It includes activities that invite everyone to participate. It really brought arts and entertainments to the community and let people learn more about Chinese culture.
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- EIN 52-1307918
- (301) 820-7200
- 9366 Gaither Rd Gaithersburg MD 20877 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Adult Education, Arts & Culture, Community Health Systems, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Education, Health
Mission: Provide cultural, social, sports, and educational services and serve functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults with a variety of health, social and other related services.
Results:
In 2019, CCACC served over 2000 community members across its various services.
* Provided preventive care services to over 1500 people
* Assist over 100 seniors daily
* Hosted 8 art exhibitions featuring artists from 6 different countries
* Presented 6 seminars in retirement homes
* Feature 29 clubs
Target demographics: the community and all its members
Geographic areas served: the Greater Washington area
Programs:
Adult Day Healthcare Center - providing seniors with the assistance they need to maintain an independent lifestyle, while offering them the opportunity to enrich themselves and connect with others
Pan Asian Volunteer Health Clinic - helping the low-income, uninsured, and non-English speaking population access healthcare services
Education Division - teaching kids and adults the Chinese language and culture and help develop an appreciation, helping non-native English speakers better understand the American language and culture
Clubs - enhancing the community through various clubs that help build an appreciation for diversity and culture
Evergreen Club - assist seniors by providing assistance, activities, a senior nutrition program, and a place to interact with each other
Art Gallery - displays artwork from around the world to build an appreciation for cultural diversity while providing an outlet for artists to tell their story
Home Care - sending professional caregivers to homes to help seniors enjoy life from the comfort of their homes