Presentation of Projects in UN CSW New York
Presentation of Projects in UN CSW New York Youthlink members organized a parallel event “Harnessing technology to empower women and young girls in the digital age” on March 15, Wed at 11:30 PM PDT, 2:30 PM EST at the Salvation Army in NY for the United Nations NGO CSW67. Three projects that aim to empower […]
Seminar and International Women’s Day Celebration
Seminar and International Women’s Day Celebration We celebrated International Women’s Day on March 11, Saturday at Los Altos Library, Orchard Room with a “How Women Beautify the World”. The event was organized by Women Empowerment & Youthlink groups. We had speakers and an audience from diverse backgrounds gathered together. Marita Grudzen reminded us how simple-looking […]
Fundraising for the Mobile Clinic project in Afghanistan
Fundraising for the Mobile Clinic project in Afghanistan On Friday, February 24th 2023. Turkish and Afghan community members collaborated and carried out a food sale after Friday prayer in Salam Masjid, Sacramento, to raise funds for the Mobile Health Clinic project in Afghanistan. This project is part of Embrace Relief’s global relief initiatives.
Fundraising Brunch in Sacramento
Fundraising Brunch in Sacramento On Sunday, February 18 2023, the BAYCC community in Sacramento came together for a fundraising brunch to support earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Participants brought food and donated. The media interviewed persons whose relatives reside in earthquake regions of Turkey.
A Lunch Plate” Fundraising
“A Lunch Plate” Fundraising BAYCC hosted a uniquely personal iftar in Santa Clara One that brought together Muslim guests from Asia, Africa, and America, as well as a visitor from a Christian background. The evening was small in number but rich in meaning. The event was organized and semi-sponsored by BAYCC volunteers focused on Muslim […]
Fundraising Lunch and Prayer
Fundraising Lunch and Prayer BAYCC and Pacifica Institute organized a Fundraising Lunch and Prayer in the Bay Area for the victims of the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria On February 13th 2023. Participants prayed and expressed solidarity.
BAYCC Chess Championship
BAYCC Chess Championship BAYCC Chess Championship took place on Feb 12, 2023 Sunday at the Turkish Cultural Center, 4701 Patrick Henry Dr building 18, Santa Clara, CA. Close to 30 people attended the event. There were 7 adult and 6 scholastic boards/pairings (totaling 26 people). People from different ages and cultures came together (originally from […]
Art Workshop by Relli Siegel
Art Workshop by Relli Siegel BAYCC and Pacifica Institute hosted an art workshop by Relli Siegel On 11th February 2023. The process helped participants explore their inner selves and bring feelings to the surface. Participants expressed sorrow from the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria, but writing and making art together made participants reflect on […]
Donation Drive for Earthquake victims in Turkey
Donation Drive for Earthquake victims in Turkey BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers organized a Donation Drive by collecting essential items to be delivered to people in earthquake-affected regions of Turkey. The relief effort focused on helping with critical items like blankets, towels, heaters, hygiene products, etc. The prepared boxes were delivered to the collection centers […]
Participation in Interfaith Bridges six sessions program
Participation in Interfaith Bridges six sessions program Christ Episcopal Church of Los Altos, Congregation Beth Am, and BAYCC congregation members joined for the six-session Interfaith Bridges Program project from November 2022 to February 2023. The participants met once every two weeks on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at faith houses. Each session had […]