For 50 years, Asian Health Services (AHS) has been providing medical, dental, and behavioral care in 14 languages to 50,000 patients regardless of age, income, insurance status, immigration status, language, or culture. We address the unique cultural beliefs, language needs, attitudes and values of our patients.
43 AHS lay counselors trained to fill gaps in Asian American mental health professionals
339 victims of anti-Asian hate crimes received critical services.
1,053 high-risk patients received remote smart blood pressure monitoring system
147,748 patient visits in medical, dental, and behavioral health
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Brilliant Committee Members: Howard Lee, Linyi Yu, Manyi Leung, Peggy Woon, Cyndee Lim, Deborah Pan, Audrey Huie, Donna Chan Chu, Karen Dea
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WA SUNG OFFICERS & BOARD
Not Pictured: Manyi Leung, Eileen Leung, Karen Dea, Peggy Woon, Audrey Huie, Genie Young
Corporate Status: Articles filed with California Secretary of State 5/31/1960-CO# 396903
Tax Exempt Status: Qualified as tax exempt 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation by IRS and tax-exempt by the State of California
Trust Fed ID#: 94-6182703
HISTORY OF WA SUNG
In the early 1920’s, young Oakland Chinese boys and men formed a social club called the Chinese 9. They played sandlot baseball and were sponsored by Maxwell Hardware Store. Later, they joined in regional baseball games and in 1926 became Wa Sung Athletic Club. These semi-pro players had many admiring Chinese fans. They had events such as Amateur Night, trips out of town, Raisin Festival, dinner parties, and Christmas parties, all revolving around this influential baseball team. The club disbanded in 1938.
In July 1952, the nucleus baseball club reorganized for the express purpose of one objective – “an organization whose purpose is to perform service to the Chinese Community and to promote understanding and goodwill and friendship amongst its citizens.” In 1953, it held its first installation dinner dance and monthly meetings to initiate charitable and educational services; and to promote goodwill, understanding and friendship amongst all. Thus, Wa Sung Service Club was formed. Its first president was Joseph Lee. From these original 16 men, primarily born and raised in Oakland, the men of Wa Sung showed a common interest and purpose, attracting many professional businessmen to join the club.
In 1979, President Walter Wong convinced the Wa Sung Board of Directors to allow women to join. The first woman was Linda Yu, a TV broadcaster. Joyce Cheng was the second woman to join; and in 1982, she became Member of the Year – our club’s highest recognition. Josephine Hui became Member of the Year in 1983 and was the first woman president in 1985.
In 2001, Wa Sung Service Club changed its name to reflect and reconfirm our basic goal in our club name: community. Thus, we became Wa Sung Community Service Club.
In 2010, as part of Wa Sung’s 5-Year Plan (2010 – 2015) Goal #1, we established the Wa Sung Junior League for young adults who are 17 to 25 years of age. Our club roster includes members of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds, with diverse occupations. Wa Sung has grown from a small group to its current membership of over 200 members.
In 2011, we opened the Wa Sung Community Center at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, which accomplished Goal #2 of our 5-Year Plan. Successful implementation of Wa Sung’s goals enables us to continue our commitment of providing service to the community.
In 2014, Wa Sung established the Capital Fund. This fund was created to support Wa Sung’s long-term goal of eventually purchasing an office (home) and/or income property to help fund Wa Sung’s community service activities.
In 2018, Wa Sung’s prized collection of artifacts from the Wa Sung Athletic Club was donated to the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley. The donated materials, which consisted of photos and scoring records from 1927 - 1932, are among the oldest available records of organized baseball among Chinese Americans in the country.
WA SUNG IN ACTION
Welcome to Wa Sung Community Service Club
Wa Sung Community Service Club serves the Oakland – East Bay Community and its members in the following programs:
Wa Sung Community Center
Our office is located at the Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388 9th Street, Suite 290. Events are being planned year round. Check our bulletin board there for the latest announcements. Events are planned year round. Check our website and newsletter for the latest announcements.
Wa Sung Young Professional League
Formed in 2010, Wa Sung Young Professional League, formerly known as Wa Sung Junior League, aimed at developing leadership skills and fostering the spirit of community service for young people between ages 17 and 35.
Wa Sung Community Directory (Book)
This is an annual directory of primarily Oakland Chinatown and related community information provided in a useful multilingual format. It is also an important advertising outlet for community businesses. Distribution begins on Easter Sunday at the Easter Pancake Breakfast. To order a copy at postage-cost, send an email to wasungserviceclub@gmail.com or call 510-869-2589.
Merit Scholarship Awards
Each year, the Merit Scholarship Awards Committee reviews over 50 applications from senior high school students for the selection of approximately 16 scholarships. Winners are selected based on leadership, academics, community service and financial need. The major part or the awards are derived from the Perpetual Scholarship Fund and from direct donations from members and other patrons.
Educational Grants
We proudly sponsor and offer an incentive to students to attain their best in their educational experiences and knowledge. Since 1991, Wa Sung has provided seed money or supplemental educational materials to schools and non-profit organizations for innovative projects in response to the social, cultural and educational needs of a diverse community. Projects include book programs, tutorial programs, family projects, storytelling, art & sciences, conferences, cultural events, classroom projects and leadership training.
Wa Sung Charity Grants
We offer charitable ‘seed money’ donations to other tax-exempt organizations that are in alignment with Wa Sung’s mission statement and eligibility requirements.
Easter Pancake Breakfast
This annual “Stacks and Sausages” tradition occurs each Easter Sunday morning held in Oakland Chinatown at the Lincoln Square Playground (Lincoln School). All ages are invited. Entertainment and hourly raffles also attract a crowd of over 1,000 every year.
Fundraisers and Events
Wa Sung conducts several fundraisers and events a year for scholarships and other projects – crab feed in February, Easter Pancake Breakfast on Easter morning, golf tournament and lobster clambake in August, Santa’s Visits in December, and other events. Detailed information about these events can be found on our website: www.wasung.org, social media, and FaceBook.
MISSION STATEMENT
Adopted
by Board of Directors
The Wa Sung Community Service Club, pursuant to its goals, ideas and by-laws, dedicates itself to greater service to the Oakland – East Bay Asian community and declares as its primary purpose:
• Fostering understanding among all people of our community;
• Encouraging the recognition and preservation of the ethnic and cultural diversity of our community;
• Seeking to establish a community in which every person is encouraged to reach his or her highest potential;
• Assisting the Oakland – East Bay to become a community in which all residents work together in a climate of creative cooperation and peace. Accordingly, this club shall devote the majority of its service and money to:
• Developing a membership of community leaders committed to the foregoing purposes;
• Implementing programs to aid youth in obtaining academic and vocational education and employment;
• Implementing programs to aid in improving community relations and understanding;
• Supporting cultural and recreational activities.
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ASIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CRIME & ASIAN YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
By Richard Fong
AACC, ASIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CRIME WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1986 BY FOUNDERS WALTER CHINN, VICTOR MAR, OPD
SGT. IGNATIOUS CHINN, OFFICER ROBERT SYAPHUPHA , AND OPD CHIEF THOMAS
DONAHUE. This organization was created to engage the Chinatown Community to actively interact with Oakland Police Department. This was and is the result of a successful Community Policing. The city had a large population of Asian immigrants which lived in the Oakland area. They needed to build trust amongst available police resources and develop programs for the youth. This was so the youth could develop selfesteem, camaraderie and a sense of belonging. Thus in 1990 AYSC, ASIAN YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE was founded with the support and guidance of AACC. This project which is now in its 35th year. These Volunteers (OPD Officers, & Community Mentors) gave the youth, life lessons to included Leadership Skills, Responsibility, Integrity, Budgeting, Strategic Planning and to achieve their highest potential. Many of the youth have gone to prestigious Universities and come back to the the Bay area. Through the leadership of many OPD Officers and Civilian Mentors this program has developed many their highest potential. Many Volunteers : Chief Donahue, Deputy Chief Jeff Isreal, Deputy Chief David Downing, Deputy Chief Clifford Wong, DA Nancy O’Malley, DA Annie Saadi Esposito, Captain Allan Yu, Sgt Dan Ming, Lt Tam Dinh, Officer Robert Syaphupha, Officer Panya Sawan, Officer Warren Young, Officer Ouseng Saeparn, Officer Mae Phu Trode, Officer Jason Peng, Officer Bob Torio, Richard Fong, Steve Chan, Gil Gin, Jennifer Cheung, Linyi Yu, Limsokpov Sung, Chun Huang , Gary Xie, and Yvan Fung and many many more…
AACC though the years, has fostered interaction with Oakland Police Department to target Youth development and Community Policing. AACC programs for the Chinatown Community have included funding for youth programs, scholarships, safety fairs, workshops, and monthly meetings for the community headed by Command Staff providing Crime alerts, statistics, prevention and safety concerns. As one of the proud organizations in the community it provides summer camp to AYSC youth at the PAL camp in the Oakland hills, and funding for a picnic with community leaders. Obviously, both founders AACC and AYSC were Past Presidents of Wa Sung, Walter Chinn 1988 and Victor Mar in 1986. Both dedicated to promoting, good will and friendship to all. Thus, this started the relationship with AACC, AYSC and Wa Sung. The Wa Sung Club is fortunate to have many Community Service minded members, who also had vision to in include the youth with financial support thru Merrit Scholarships, and engaging the younger generations with community service
For more information contact Social Chair Jessica Chen, Vice President Jennifer Cheung or President Linyi Yu.
253255 Wyse Lighting and Hardware Inc 淦亮燈飾五金 832-6888
257 Sunrise Medical Supplies 日昇醫療用品器材 893-1168
261263 Fortune Cookie Factory 金城餅廠 832-5552
306 Primetime Golf 367-3001
336 A Sakura USA Co LLC
338 Binh Minh Quan Restaurant
櫻花抽油煙機 268-1188
越南餐館 893-8136
344 A Benley Salon 髪棧 388-7334
B Tay Ho Restaurant & Bar
越南餐館 836-6388
365367 L & L Wellness 紫梨花健康推拿中心 465-7288
369 Spices Noodle House 辣麵子 250-9577
370 Spices! 3 辣妹子 625-8889
379 The Salvation Army Oakland Chinatown
救世軍屋崙華埠堂 645-9710 Corp & Community Center
380 Sauza’s Market 832-5477
387 Lee’s Family Benevolent Association
388 East Bay Longevity Assisted Living
763-7710
808-7351
389 Pacific Ranges & Hoods 太平洋 663-8688
412 Ann & Amy Nails 452-6485
414 BJ Shoes Repair & Luggage 補鞋店 834-6564
601 Blue Shield of California 607-2975
13th Street 十 三 街
270 Hotel Oakland 屋崙老人公寓 835-3749
281 Be Well Chiropractic 465-8707
283 Frank G. Mar Community Housing
302 Sondor Salon
304 Lucky Foot Spa
306 A & E Health Products
馬宏大夏
時尚髮型中心 517-4156
吉祥足底保健中心 663-6666
美生堂 832-3388
308 Maker’s Loft 214-2681
315
317 Delicieuse Princess Bakery
319 Din Hao Hairwearing
88僑鄉聯誼會
公主西餅店 763-8366
頂好坊 268-8596
320 103 Sharon Li Insurance Agency 986-1128
301 Timothy Han, DDS 839-2045
305 Thomas Yeh, CPA 238-8638
307 David S Kang, CPA 835-3239
323 Joanna Beauty Salon 花島美髮中心 986-0728
Alice Street
Broadway Street 百老匯街
Franklin Street 富蘭崙街
810
812
814
Harrison Street 哈利臣街
Creations
Superior Tax Acctg Financial Svc
465-0790 829 Vincent Leung Insurance Services
893-9399
Quest Nursing Educational Center 452-1444
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour 聖公會救主堂 834-6447 209 Gong Yu Zheng
JUBILEE COMMUNITY CENTER
Rainbow Holiday
681-7612
893-8702 202 Church of Our Saviour Offices
203 Dynasty Tax Service
834-6447
663-8068 204 Ruan Qunzhen
415-819-7942
208 J & S Beauty Salon J & S 美容中心 282-3159
210 Jian Bo Ye.
211 PL Printing
520-1455
268-1298
家樂聯誼會 1200 Asian Pacific Environmental Network 亞太環保網絡 593-2283
1224 Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center 435-2945 1238 AYPAL: Building API Community Power 879-7492
1261 Pu Guang Temple 普光寺 839-7989 1269 Empress Florist & Gifts 皇藝花鋪 835-1269 1999 26th Fl Donahue Fitzgerald LLP 451-0544 800 East Bay Community Energy 東灣社區能源 838-5266
Jackson Street 積臣街
825 Buddhist Church of Oakland (at 8th St.) 日本佛寺 832-5988 850 Wilma Chan Park, City of Oakland
Optima Realty & Investments 835-2238 U.S. Regional Funding 835-2228 East Bay Brokers, Fanny Li 303-2228 933 Dental Office 牙醫診所 839-1986 Harry Lin, DDS
林邦華 957 Ling's Photography & Bridal Service 凌詩旗袍婚紗攝影 839-8232 993 Farmers Insurance Patrick Siu 350-7829 995 JT Litho 208-5300 997 YY computer 251-1689 999 K 2 Salon & Spa 663-3222 10141016 Asian Wellness Center 835-2778 1088 Northern California Chiropractic 832-7800 1111 Alameda County Social Services Agency 271-9100 1220 Alco Park 272-6402
Madison Street 委士打街
Webster Street 委士打街
350 The Prescott Company 398-1626
400 Multi-lingual Counseling Center 451-0661
420 Simon Chew
430 Chhetry & Associates PC 832-1004
450 Mabel Lim MD 林美寶女醫師 832-8819
702 Earth Grown Herbal Tea Shop
710 Cathay Bank
711 Tian Yuan Trading Co.
712 Ying On Association
Ying Din Commercial Club
714 Li’s Acupuncture
851-1236
208-3700
606-0628
893-2396
893-7418
832-6628 717 Good Luck Market
893-2288 727 De Xing Long Market
824 Yuen Hop Noodle Co & Market
835 Asian Health Services
878 New Hop Lung Meat Market
888 Yung Kee Restaurant
930 R’ Noodle & Bakery
932 Wing On & Associates
934 Annie Qin Insurance Agency
835-2395
496-4168
836-1128
936
SERVICE DIRECTORY
ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS
Chinese American Citizens AllianceOakland Lodge
Zhong Shan Family Association
Gee How Oak Tin Association
Kee Ying Senior Citizens Center
Kuo Min Tang, Oakland Branch
Lee Family Benevolent Association
Lincoln Neighborhood Center
Loong Kong Tien Yee Association
Oakland Chinatown Lions Club
Oakland Chinatown Improv. Council
Oakland Chinese Association
屋崙同源會 303 8th St. 451-9899
中山同鄉會 377 8th St. 763-3888
屋崙至孝篤親公所 320 8th St. #2E 451-4489
僑立耆英同樂園 320 8th St., #2A
國民黨屋崙分部 389 9th St. 763-6088
李氏敦宗公所 387 12th St. 763-7710
林肯中心 250 10th St 238-7738
龍岡親義總會 379 9th St 452-4386
屋崙華埠獅子會 P.O. Box 29933 329-3419
屋崙華埠社區促進會 638 Webster St. #220 545-9385
屋崙華人聯誼會 731 Webster St. 452-5272
Red Bean Cantonese Opera House 紅豆戲曲 192 10th St. #204 663-8216
Soo Yuen Benevolent Association
Suey Sing Chamber of Labor and Commerce
Tai Land Lim’s Family Association
Toishan Benevolent Association
Wa Sung Community Service Club
Wong Family Association
屋崙溯源堂 345 9th St., #208 835-5180
萃勝工商會 331 8th St. 893-6488
林氏大嶺同鄉會 320 8th St. 835-4133
東灣台山同鄉會 731 Webster #204 465-2182
華生社區服務社 P. O. Box 1561 869-2589
黃氏宗親會 387 8th St 452-2546
Wu Yi Friendship Association 五邑同鄉會 714 Webster, #103 268-8428
Ying Ho Benevolent Association
Zhong Shan Doo Tao Association
英豪俱樂部 712 Webster St. 893-2396
中山渡頭義所 372 7th St. 268-1813
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
SOCIAL SERVICES 社區服務團體
A Safe Place
24小時家庭暴力熱線 986-8600
Program providing shelter and professional services to victims of domestic violence.
Alameda 24-hour Crisis Line
阿縣24小時危機熱線 800-309-2131
Telephone hotline providing support to any individuals encountering life- challenging issues
Alameda County Comm. Food Bank
阿縣食物庫 7900 Edgewater Dr 635-3663
Nutrition education and distribution of food to low-income residents
Asian Community Mental Health
亞裔家庭輔導中心 310 8th St., #201 869-6000
Multilingual and multicultural support services providing clients with support, hope and empowerment.
Asian Health Services 亞健社 818 Webster St. 986-6800
Health care services offering primary care and services to individuals regardless of income, insurance status, language, or culture.
Asian Immigrant Women Advocates
亞裔移民婦女促進社 310 8th St., #301 268-0192
Provides workplace and computer literacy and leadership development programs for Asian Immigrants
Asian Network Pacific Home Care & Hospice
宜康治療中心 212 9th St., # 205 268-1118
Comprehensive multilingual health care services assisting the Asian community to gain better access of home care services and resources.
Bananas Childcare Referral
香蕉托兒轉介 5232 Claremont 658-0381
Non-profit child care referral and support program.
Bay Area Legal Aid
灣區法律援助 1735 Telegraph 663-4744
Provide legal advice, counsel and representation for low-income members of the community.
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
天主教家庭服務 433 Jefferson St. 768-3100
Agency providing human and social services for those in need.
Community Health for Asian Americans
268 Grand Ave. 835-2777
Provides mental health treatment services to at-risk adults, youths and children
Easy Bay Asian Local Development
屋崙地方發展 1825 San Pablo, #200 287-5353
Develops affordable housing and community facilities with integrated services for its tenants and residents.
Family Bridges
家橋驛社 168 11th St. 839-2022
Provides programs and services for the young, elderly, and immigrants to develop their skills toward self-sufficient and independent lives.
Hong Fook Center-Harrison 康福園 1388 Harrison St. 302-0460
Providing care and support, social and recreational programs and activities for the elderly and disabled.
Hong Fook Adult Day Care Center 成人日間護理中心 275 14th St. 839-9673
Assist the elderly and adults with disabilities in their ability to live independently. Provide health services and therapeutic activities in a share and supportive environment.
Hong Lok Senior Center
耆英康樂中心 168 11th St. 763-9017
Assist seniors achieve and maintain their independence. Center provides meals, social, educational and recreational activities.
International Institute of East Bay 東灣國際協會 297 Lee St. 451-2846
Resources and services for immigrants and refugees
Legal Assistance for Seniors
長者法律援助 333 Hegenberger Rd., #850 832-3040
Free legal advice and counseling for seniors.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
亞洲文化中心 388 9th St., #290 637-0455
Providing programs and services that enhance cross-cultural understanding.
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
屋崙華埠商會 388 9th St., #290 893-8979
Provides businesses in the Asian community with a forum for discussion of governmental policies and issues.
Oakland Meals on Wheels
屋崙老人送餐服務 777-9560
Prepare and delivery of hot meals to the elderly and shut-in residents
OASES – East Bay Asian Youth Ctr 亞裔學生服務所 2025 East 12 th St. 533-1092
Program empowering youths through education, mentorship and services.
Salvation Army
救世軍 601 Webster St. 836-8971
A Christian focused organization providing social services to those in need.
PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY 公共服務機構
Alameda County Medical Center
Alameda Hospital
Alameda County Social Service Agy.
海倫醫院 1411 E. 31st St. 437-4800
阿拉米達市醫院 2070 Clinton Ave. 522-3700
阿縣社會服務署 1111 Jackson St. 271-9100
Asian Advisory Committee on Crime 亞裔竊盜防範協會
County Health Care & Health Services
Lincoln Square Recreation Center
Lincoln Youth Center
Oakland Public LibraryAsian Branch
阿縣健康服務署 1000 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro 618-3452
Oakland Police (non-emergency) 警察局 (非緊急)
Oakland Police Chinatown Resource Center
Oakland Fire (non-emergency)
Social Security Administration
Youth and Family Services
消防局 (非緊急) 822 Alice St. 238-3856
聯邦社會安全局 360 22nd St., #400 800-772-1213
少年調查服務 16378 E.14th St., #101 San Leandro 667-3642
CITY OF OAKLAND SERVICES 屋崙市政府部門
Dept. of Human Services
Housing Authority (Section 8)
Oaklanders Assistance Center
Oakland Museum
Oakland Park & Recreation
Oakland Public LibraryAsian Branch
Oakland Zoo
Public Works-Graffiti Removal
Chabot Space & Science Center
Vector Control
社會服務署 150 Frank Ogawa Pl 238-3121
房屋署 1600 Harrison St. 874-1500
屋崙人協助中心 1 Frank Ogawa Pl 238-7398
屋崙博物館 1000 Oak St. 318-8400
公園康樂署 250 Frank Ogawa 238-7275
亞洲圖書館 388 9th St., #190 238-3400
動物園 9777 Golf Links Rd. 632-9525
工務署 250 Frank Ogawa Pl. 615-5566
沙保科學館 10000 Skyline Blvd. 336-7300
阿縣老鼠/ 害蟲控制 1131 Harbor Bay Pky. 567-6800
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The Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association helps to foster and promote cultural awareness, understanding, and friendship between the people and cities of Oakland and Fukuoka. We believe that this collaboration will strengthen us as individuals, strengthen our cities, our regional communities and our Sister City organization, which will ultimately enhance international understanding and harmony between cities and nations. OFSCA organizes cultural student exchanges. See our website for details.
