2025年第13屆農曆新年歡慶暨首屆慈善募捐會 13th Annual Lunar New Year Party & First Charity Fundraiser

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On January 18, 2025, under the vibrant spirit of the Lunar Year of the Green Snake, the Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities (MHACC) held its 13th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration and First Charity Fundraiser at Pacific Lighthouse. Over 300 attendees gathered to celebrate and support the cause.

San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Chyanne Chen attended the event, presenting MHACC with an award to recognize its contributions to community mental health. “Mental health resources are critical for our community, but cultural barriers often make it difficult for people to seek help,” Chen said. “I am committed to advocating for increased resources in this area.”

Carole Wang, Senior Duputy Executive Director of MHACC, shared her recent experience with wildfire disaster relief in Southern California, where many Chinese residents lost their homes and suffered emotional trauma. She highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Northern and Southern California teams in providing both material and emotional support.

Elaine Peng, Executive Director of MHACC, reflected on the organization’s progress since its founding in 2012. She emphasized the importance of the free mental health warmline (1-800-881-8502), which operates daily in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, handling nearly 1,000 calls monthly. “Our mission is to ensure that no one feels alone,” Peng said, expressing gratitude to supporters and a hope to reach more people in the new year.

The event featured lion dances, face-changing martial arts, and singing and dancing performances, culminating in a heartfelt choral performance by the warmline team. The fundraiser concluded on a high note, with proceeds dedicated to expanding MHACC’s mental health services.