CCSC's November Update
October was a busy and exciting month at CCSC! We were honored to be a beneficiary of the Plate by Plate San Francisco Gala, where our chef, bartending graduate (now award-winning bar owner) and students showcased their skills. We also attended the Mega Job Fair, helping our students explore employment opportunities and building new connections with local employers.
Looking ahead to November, we're excited for our upcoming Chinatown Mural Tour & Street Cleaning event on November 14, and we're happy to share a special Cantonese opera performance on November 21. Read on for highlights from October and details about what's coming up!
Chinatown Mural Tour Nov 14!
Join us on Saturday, November 14 for another Chinatown Mural Tour & Street Cleaning event! Explore Chinatown’s colorful murals, learn about the stories and culture behind them and help keep our neighborhood clean along the way. After the tour, enjoy free food from local restaurants and live cultural performances! The event runs from 10 am to 1 pm, with check-in at 836 Stockton Street. This free event is made possible with support from Avenue Greenlight and our partner Refuse Refuse. We hope to see you there! Sign up here.
PbP Plate by Plate Gala
We were honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this year’s Plate by Plate (PbP) San Francisco Gala in October! Our chef prepared delicious food for the event, while one of our bartending graduates crafted drinks for VIP guests, with our students assisting throughout the evening. It was a wonderful event and a great opportunity to showcase the skills of our culinary and bartending students. A big thank you to PbP for its generous financial support and for all the other ways it has supported our organization and programs!
Mega Job Fair
CCSC participated in San Francisco's Mega Job Fair on October 22 at the San Francisco Mint! Our staff hosted an information table, while our culinary students had the chance to meet employers and explore job opportunities. We also made valuable connections with employers that we hope will lead to future partnerships, benefiting both local businesses and our students.
Community Outreach
Community events are a great way for CCSC to connect with people, share information about our programs and resources, and reach those who might benefit from our services. We also enjoy meeting other local organizations, learning more about what our communities need and finding new ways to work together. We're excited to be part of the following events in November. If you're attending, stop by and say hello!
11/7 - 10 am - 2 pm - District 11 Community Health Fair, 163 London Street
11/14 - 11 am - 2 pm - Chinatown Resource Fair, Gordon J. Lau
11/17 - 10 am - 1 pm - Mission CCSF Campus, Job Resource Fair
Need an Event Space?
Host your next event in our newly renovated Chinatown space. Our building now features a modern, flexible venue available for rental, with a small kitchen, bathroom, open gathering area and a separate room for office use or small-group activities. With fresh updates and a welcoming atmosphere, the space is ideal for meetings, workshops, receptions and community events of about 40 people. Catering is also available. For rental details and availability, please email events@sfccsc.org.
CityBuild Construction Career Advancement & Retention (CCAR)
Employment Network Services
CityBuild Employment Network Services (ENS) is open at 801 Turk Street from 10 AM to 12 PM every Tuesday to support construction workers in career support and help finding open positions in construction.
Youth Programs
Support PK-5 Tutoring's GoFundMe!
CCSC’s PK–5 Tutoring Program supports low-income and immigrant children in SF with bilingual tutoring. Our youth admin team, who are a team of passionate high school students looking to make an impact in youth literacy have put together this fundraiser for our tutoring program. There is a significant need for this program in San Francisco; less than one-third of third grade English learners are reading at grade level (The Frisc, March 2023). Every $500 funds a full year of support for a student like Adam, an ESL learner who gained confidence and found his voice through the program. Read more about him and donate here.
Culinary & Hospitality Programs
Chinese Cooking Class Recruiting
Our classes in cooking, bartending/barista and hospitality have already started, but we are still recruiting students for our Chinese cooking class (taught in Chinese). If you or someone you know wants to sign up, we are starting new classes very soon. No prior industry experience is necessary. Contact us by email culinary@sfccsc.org.
Community Announcements
Cantonese Opera
The Jing Ying Cantonese Opera Institute invites you to a special Cantonese Opera Performance & Talkback on Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 3 pm at the Children's Creativity Museum Theater in San Francisco! Enjoy two classic opera scenes performed in full costume with live music and English supertitles, followed by an opportunity to meet the artists, ask questions and learn more about this beautiful art form. Tickets are $60–$80, but you can receive 50% off with discount code JYCCSC50! Click here to reserve your tickets.
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Since 1983, we have helped thousands of youths, adults, and their families by giving them an opportunity to change their lives. We are empowering underserved and underprivileged communities to become self-sufficient through education, training, mentoring, case management, and job placement.
With your help, CCSC is able to continue to nurture and enrich the lives of the residents of San Francisco. Your generosity and support can make all the difference. Please donate today!
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