May 2026 Highlights ~ 五月精彩活动回顾

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Southern Brooklyn Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

🌸 Happy AAPI Heritage Month! We were proud to celebrate AAPI culture and heritage at Southern Brooklyn Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Celebration through cultural performances, awards, fun activities, and valuable community resources. Thank you to all our amazing partners to make this event possible and congratulations to the honorees!

Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), Apex for Youth, AREAA Brooklyn Chapter, Bay Parkway Merchant Association Inc, Brooklyn Chinese Volleyball Association, Inc, Chinese-American Sports and Community Services Association, Cpc Brooklyn Community Services, Chinese American Social Services Center, Inc, Community Legal Aid Center, EAA 美亞共同促進會 Empowerment of American Asians Inc., Homecrest Community Services, Inc., New York Team Up, NY Laundromat Business Association

South Brooklyn Community Coalition, Reflex Creation, Sharing Hearts, United Chinese Association of Brooklyn, Wencun Association Inc.

Western Buddhist Association's A Mindful Walk for Wellness Grateful to have joined the Western Buddhist Association's A Mindful Walk for Wellness. It was a meaningful day of mindfulness and unity, and we were happy to meet so many wonderful community members along the way.

Every completed walk helped support individuals and families affected by autism. Thank you to everyone who joined!

Shalom Dragon Family Fun Festival

We had a wonderful time at the Shalom Dragon Family Fun Festival in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and AAPI Heritage Month. Thank you to CM Susan Zhuang, Marks JCH of Bensonhurst, and the Jewish Community Relations Council for bringing our communities together.

AAF and Rise Network at City Hall

Standing alongside Asian American Federation and the RISE network at City Hall, we raised the voices and needs of our communities. Funding supports access to critical services, strengthens community resources, and promotes equity across New York City, necessary to meet the growing needs of immigrant and underserved residents.

RISE (Rapid Immigrant Support and Empowerment) Network is a coordinated network of Asian-led and Asian-serving CBOs across New York City. RISE delivers critical community benefits by creating the city’s first coordinated immigration legal services network specifically designed for Asian New Yorkers.

Maternal & Child Seminar

👶🍼 Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can be overwhelming, confusing, and full of new questions. Today's workshop gave parents a space to learn, share, and feel supported as they explored maternal health, parent-child bonding, infant developmental milestones, and practical ways to nurture their babies' healthy growth. Thank you to Together Growing Strong for this insightful seminar!

Threads of Resilience: Printmaking

🏡 Thank you to artist @ggllin.canvaz, @caaavnyc, and @aaartsalliance for a powerful workshop exploring oral histories and campaign materials and past struggles to personal experiences. Our youth had the chance to explore storytelling, resistance, and the importance of preserving community memory.

District 38 Parks Tour

Thank you to Councilmember Alexa Avilés (NYC Council District 38) and New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Shimamura for walking through local parks in District 38 to discuss neighborhood priorities, ongoing projects, and the needs of the families who use these spaces every day.

Baby Play Day 🍼 During Baby Play Day, families enjoyed story time and engaging activities that help support language development, social skills, and creativity.

A Day Just for You, Mom

👩❤️ We hosted "A Day Just for You, Mom" in honor of Mother's Day, allowing the hard-working moms in our community a space to relax and feel appreciated. This special gathering was a time to share stories and be reminded of the importance of caring for themselves too. Motherhood comes with love, strength, sacrifice, and many quiet responsibilities. We hope this event gave moms a moment to feel seen, valued, and supported.

WeSpeakNYC ESL Classes

We partnered with NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs's WeSpeakNYC to bring free, community-based English classes to our community members, welcoming a new group of students who are taking meaningful steps toward building their lives here in America.

Rice Noodle Distribution

🍜 Rice noodles are a familiar and practical food item for many families in our community. Thank you to UA3! We were able to distribute rice noodles to our community members.

Orientation Welcome to our new volunteers! After orientation, participants took part in a leadership workshop where they reflected on leadership and the importance of making an impact.

Online Mental Health Group Support

During our virtual mental health discussion, we talked about the importance of mental health and discussed how we can better care for ourselves and our family members in daily life. It was a meaningful space for open conversation, support, and learning together as a community. We appreciate everyone who participated and shared their experiences. Let's continue supporting one another and prioritize mental wellness.

Thank you to Echo Song from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene!

AAPI Heritage Month Guided Tour to the Museum of Chinese in America

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we brought our youth volunteers to the Museum of Chinese in America for a insightful guided tour: "Where Do Stereotypes Come From?"

Through this visit, our volunteers learned about the history of Chinese Americans, the timeline of their experience in the US, and the lasting impact Chinese communities have made.

Youth Dairy Nutrition Class: Smoothie

🥤🥛 Thank you to community educator Mengxue Qu for the Youth Dairy Nutrition Class. Our youth participated in a hands-on workshop exploring dairy nutrition and healthy eating habits and created their own nutritious smoothies.

Community Garden Beautification Day

🌸🌼 Our volunteers came together for a beautiful community gardening event, planting flowers and adding color to Leif Ericson Park. A special thank you to NYC Council District 38, Karley from Partnerships for Parks, and Brooklyn Horticulture!

Family Fun Day

Join us for FREE arts & crafts activities at Leif Ericson Park and Sunset Park—perfect for families to relax, create, and spend quality time together!

🕙 Leif Ericson Park (Saturdays) and Sunset Park (Sundays) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM