The exhibition is comprised of photographs, a short documentary and a model of Chinatown made entirely out of Legos. It focuses on four notable arenas of youth engagement in Chinatown: Adopt an Alley (AAA), which holds monthly and annual events to clean the streets; Chinatown Alleyway Tours, a social enterprise that educates visitors about the neighborhood’s history; The Campaign Academy, a youth lobbying group that advocates for causes like school lunches and free Muni passes for youth; and Youth for Single Room Occupancy Hotels, which aims to improve living conditions and cultural opportunities at SROs. Tackling many different aspects in the Chinatown communities.
The exhibit is completely organized by youth leaders, and is intended to examine how youth have contributed to Chinatown and have helped envision its future. “[It] documents the youth leaders’ efforts to clean up and beautify the alleyways, provide services for families in SROs, and educate seniors on issues like pedestrian safety and water conservation,” said a rep from the CCDC.
District 6 Supervisor and State Senate candidate Jane Kim, a former youth organizer with CCDC, said that she owes much of her development as a leader and a public servant to the organization. “I learned the power of mentorship and organizing. I learned to fight for what is right, even when faced with insurmountable odds. I learned that one of the most powerful tools for change is love. I can honestly say much of who I am today was ‘Made in Chinatown.”
// 41 Ross, 41 Ross Alley, Thursday-Tuesday from 11-4pm. 41ross.org
Written by Anthony Rogers, photograph courtesy of the CCDC — Get more community daily, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
title: “Made In Chinatown Celebrates 25 Years Of Community Service” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “Barbara Mcgee”
The exhibition is comprised of photographs, a short documentary and a model of Chinatown made entirely out of Legos. It focuses on four notable arenas of youth engagement in Chinatown: Adopt an Alley (AAA), which holds monthly and annual events to clean the streets; Chinatown Alleyway Tours, a social enterprise that educates visitors about the neighborhood’s history; The Campaign Academy, a youth lobbying group that advocates for causes like school lunches and free Muni passes for youth; and Youth for Single Room Occupancy Hotels, which aims to improve living conditions and cultural opportunities at SROs. Tackling many different aspects in the Chinatown communities.
The exhibit is completely organized by youth leaders, and is intended to examine how youth have contributed to Chinatown and have helped envision its future. “[It] documents the youth leaders’ efforts to clean up and beautify the alleyways, provide services for families in SROs, and educate seniors on issues like pedestrian safety and water conservation,” said a rep from the CCDC.
District 6 Supervisor and State Senate candidate Jane Kim, a former youth organizer with CCDC, said that she owes much of her development as a leader and a public servant to the organization. “I learned the power of mentorship and organizing. I learned to fight for what is right, even when faced with insurmountable odds. I learned that one of the most powerful tools for change is love. I can honestly say much of who I am today was ‘Made in Chinatown.”
// 41 Ross, 41 Ross Alley, Thursday-Tuesday from 11-4pm. 41ross.org
Written by Anthony Rogers, photograph courtesy of the CCDC — Get more community daily, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
