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Over the course of 8 weeks, children are learning all about what they can do to make a difference. At the BuddhisT Tzu Chi Education Foundation’s 2024 Summer Camp in Walnut, CA, children aged K to 5th grade are getting interactive and engaging lessons that connect them with the natural world, educate them about the importance of protecting our planet, and teach them about being respectful of others. Camp Director Vicky Shao explains that “the themes of our summer camp this year are vegetarianism, filial piety, compassion, and environmental protection.” About its impact? Parents are taking notice. Pauline Shih, whose daughter is enrolled this summer, says that her daughter “brings home all this composting material and she teaches us how to do it… She's very influenced by conserving and recycling and saving the environment.” Another, Tammy Chang, told us that her daughter’s become just as eco-conscious: “for example, when I want to use disposable utensils my child tells me, ‘The Tzu Chi teacher said that isn’t environmentally friendly… so we shouldn’t use them!’” See more in our latest video and donate to keep important seasonal programming going at https://lnkd.in/edU2uAk6 #TzuChiEducationFoundation #SummerCamp #CharacterEducation #EnvironmentalProtection #Sustainability 

Being disaster prepared is not complete without first aid. We are introducing our Mega Med Kit giveaway to help you stay ready with medical supplies in the case of an emergency. Find first aid like bandages, gauze, disinfectant wipes, tweezers, and much more to come in handy for any scrape, cut, bruise, or burn. Keep yourself and your family disaster prepared with Tzu Chi USA and Listos California! Find our original FB post on how to enter: https://lnkd.in/dziZEmhH #TzuChiUSA #ListosCalifornia #Safety #DisasterPreparedness #MegaMedKitGiveaway #Family California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

The older we get, the more important it is to have community by our side. Join #TzuChiNorthwest for the #HappySeniorsLearning Program this fall season. Gathering twice a week at our offices in San Jose, CA, we provide a welcoming and friendly setting for older adults to make new friends and bond with one another over new activities, which range from gentle exercise, music, games, arts & crafts, and so much more. Registration is just $20; sign up today at https://lnkd.in/edn5YtWr 📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday from Sept 5. - Nov. 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm 🍱 Vegetarian lunch is included 📍 Tzu Chi USA Northwest Regional Office, 2355 Oakland Road. Room 333, San Jose, CA 95131 #CommunitySupport #AsianAmericanSeniors #SocializingSeniors

Kids are heading back to school—and you can help them do well year-round. Become a monthly donor today and support Tzu Chi USA programs that provide students in need with the material items 📚 that prepare them for a successful school year, but also educational support year-round 🍎. Our Happy Campus and after school programs provide students in underserved school districts with invaluable lessons on character education and much more 🎒. Getting started is so simple. 1️⃣ visit http://donate.tzuchi.us 2️⃣ in the form, switch the tab from “Give Once” to “Monthly” 3️⃣ enter your details and select the amount that’s right for you Start your monthly giving journey today! #SustainableGiving #SupportKidsEducation #GenerosityMatters #DonateMonthly #EducationForAll

“The Chinese character for ‘learning’ contains the character for ‘child.’ [...] Take a look at the characters for ‘learning’ and ‘awakening.’ We learn because we do not understand. Once we learn something, understand it, and can ‘awaken,’ then we can become role models. Chinese characters are rich in meaning. I hope that teachers not only recognize the words, but they can also grasp the profound meaning and connotations behind them, and I hope that they will also do the same when teaching their students.” View the full article, “Learning Is about Awakening– Transforming Ignorance into Understanding of Morals,” to keep reading: https://lnkd.in/eEMEViSE #MondayMotivation #MasterChengYen #Compassion

A display of humanitarianism in action still awaits you at “Till Echoes Can Be Heard”. Come around to the High Line Nine and experience Tzu Chi USA’s exhibition as it remains available until 8/31. Join the attendees who have discovered our devotion to activism across communities of New York City through the decades. We welcome you to share in the love and compassion captured in the photos, videos, and artworks provided by several talented artists as they present a history of Tzu Chi USA. For a good way to close the summer, view the three galleries of “Till Echoes Can Be Heard” and the exclusive Saturday events, which are free to attend at the High Line Nine. Event Information 📍High Line Nine, 508 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001  📅August 8 – August 31, 2024 ⏱️10:30 am – 6 pm 💰Free Admission 🔗https://lnkd.in/eJ3ij3Jz Saturday Exclusive 2-4pm Events 8/24 - “Building Effective Community Partnerships: Case Studies”; Community Forum 8/31 - “Threads of Kindness: Community Empowerment Across Professions”; Community Forum Feature Artists: Terry Berkowitz Z.Y. Xiang Yang Norah Lin Peter Lin Daryn Huang Lihua Chen #TzuChiNY #HighLineArt #Photography #NYC #Videography #Artists

Ready for your child to embark on the cultural journey of a lifetime? Register now* for the 2024-25 school year at #TzuChiAcademy! With 25 locations across the country, our culturally rich curricula fuse the best of East and West by strengthening your child’s Chinese language skills and fostering a deep connection and understanding of Asian culture—all in a diverse and supportive setting. Don’t delay, classes begin soon! Learn more about Tzu Chi Academy today and register at a location near you at https://tzuchi.us/academy *Accepting student Pre-K and beyond. Please see detailed registration info at your local school’s page. #ChineseLanguageLearning #GlobalSkills #LearnChinese #ChineseAsASecondLanguage 

This Saturday, 8/24, please join #TzuChiNY at the High Line Nine Gallery in NYC! During a special program called “Building Effective Community Partnerships: Case Studies,” taking place from 2-4PM, you’re invited to partake in a one-of-a-kind community forum that tackles thought-provoking solutions in urban development, education, healthcare, and disaster response. Guest speakers include… • Dario J Diaz Jr, Director of Disaster Planning, American Red Cross Greater New York • Miguel Centeno, Vice President of Community Engagement, Healthfirst Panelists include… • Uikki O'Bryant, Senior Manager, Disaster Planning, American Red Cross Greater New York Region • William Wang, Director of Managed Care Services, Healthfirst, Inc. • Peggy Sheng, Chief Operating Officer, CAIPA, Inc. • Dr. kenneth dr. liao, Vice Executive Director, Tzu Chi New York, Board Member, CHINESE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (CADA) This event is intended to provide community organizations and their partners with valuable learning and networking opportunities. Plus, enjoy perusing through our exhibition called “Till Echoes Can Be Heard,” open at the #HighLineNine till Aug 31. For full details, read our latest #PressRelease: https://lnkd.in/eF7eH8vG #TzuChiNY #CommunityPartnerships

⭐ Do you live in Central NJ and want your child to become global citizens and better connect with their Chinese heritage? Then register now for the #TzuChiAcademy, Central New Jersey 2024-2025 school year! We are now accepting applications for students Pre-K to 10th grade, with opportunities to learn remotely as well as in-person.* Taking place on Sundays from 9:30 AM - 12 PM, your child will be immersed in CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) with lessons that include Jing Si Aphorism teachings, aimed at character development. No matter what level of Chinese-speaking ability your child has, it is never too late to start their learning journey. But don’t delay; the first day of school is September 8! Learn more and how to register at https://lnkd.in/e6Fa6UM4 📅 Sundays beginning Sept. 8 @ 9:30AM - 12PM 📍Tzu Chi Academy Central NJ @ Woodbrook Elementary School, 15 Robin Rd, Edison, NJ 08820 *For select grades only. #TzuChiAcademy #ChineseLanguage #LearnChinese #EnrollNow

“We’ll come out of this, I’m sure.” 🌪️ After an EF3 tornado hit Sulphur, OK in late April, #TzuChiUSA's Central Regional Office dispatched volunteers to provide emergency financial aid and emotional support to the tornado's most vulnerable survivors, including older adults. For this population, who are either ready to retire or already in retirement, the idea of starting over can feel unimaginable and suddenly overwhelming. But, with Tzu Chi volunteers caring support, we’re able to connect and be a ray of hope for those who’ve seemingly lost it all. 🎁 You can help disaster survivors overcome the difficult road they face ahead with a donation at https://lnkd.in/dVbKS9tg 📍 FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Murray County Extension Office, Sulphur, OK #DisasterRecovery #OklahomaTornado #EmotionalSupport #SupportingSurvivors