Memorial Service for Gulen in South Bay
Memorial Service for Gulen in South Bay A heartfelt memorial service for M. Fethullah Gülen was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the BAYCC Community Center in Santa Clara. The event commemorated the extraordinary life and legacy of Gülen, a visionary leader devoted to education, interfaith dialogue, and fostering global harmony. Gülen, a prominent […]
Halloween Celebration at Family Supportive Housing
Halloween Celebration at Family Supportive Housing On the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024, BAYCC volunteers hosted a Halloween-themed event at Family Supportive Housing, welcoming over 50 attendees. The volunteers worked tirelessly the night before, transforming the venue with festive decorations, and returned early in the morning to prepare a warm breakfast for the guests. […]
Interfaith Lecture on “Spirituality in Christianity”
Interfaith Lecture on “Spirituality in Christianity” The interfaith lecture, organized by BAYCC, Pacifica Institute, and the Maryknoll Society, titled “Christian Spirituality as Understood Through the Teachings of Pope Francis,” was held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Maryknoll Society in Los Altos, California. This enriching event focused on exploring Christian spirituality through the lens […]
Meal Service at Family Supportive Housing
Meal Service at Family Supportive Housing On October 5th, 2024, BAYCC volunteers visited Family Supportive Housing in San Jose to prepare and serve dinner to families and children residing at the center. This heartfelt evening provided a meaningful opportunity to connect with the residents, fostering a sense of community and care. The volunteers prepared and […]
School Supplies Preparation by YouthLink
School Supplies Preparation by YouthLink In partnership with Compassion Week, YouthLink organized a heartwarming event focused on preparing school supply kits for foster care children from Rebekah Children’s Services. Leveraging generous past donations, YouthLink procured and gathered essential items such as backpacks, folders, pens, pencils, notebooks, and other school supplies. Volunteers of all ages and […]
Compassion Week Projects 2024
Compassion Week Projects 2024 Compassion Week (an initiative by Los Altos Methodist Church) is an annual event in the South Bay Area that consistently fosters collaboration among organizations to serve the community. Hilal and Aysenur from Pacifica Institute and BAYCC are among the organizing committee members, and our community has been proud partners in this […]
Breakfast at Family Supportive Housing
Breakfast at Family Supportive Housing On Saturday morning, September 14, 2024, BAYCC volunteers had the privilege of preparing and serving breakfast at Family Supportive Housing (FSH). The morning was about serving a meal and building connections as volunteers and residents shared the breakfast in a warm, communal atmosphere. The leadership at FSH expressed their gratitude […]
Water well in Uganda by BAYCC Weekend School
Water well in Uganda by BAYCC Weekend School In recent months, the BAYCC Weekend School partnered with Embrace Relief to launch a successful fundraiser to build water wells in Uganda. The weekend school students organized various fundraising activities, from bake sales to educational campaigns, inspiring students, families, and the wider community to contribute generously to […]
PMC Prayers for Peace
PMC Prayers for Peace The Peninsula Multifaith Coalition (PMC) organized the annual “Prayers for Peace” event on September 2, 2024, at the Redwood Picnic Area in Twin Pines Park, Belmont. This gathering, traditionally held on Labor Day, serves as a platform to bring together individuals from various faith traditions in a shared pursuit of unity, […]
Interfaith Dinner with guests from Maryknoll Church
Interfaith Dinner with guests from Maryknoll Church On August 20, 2024, the BAYCC and Pacifica Institute hosted a meaningful interfaith dinner at the BAYCC Community Center in Santa Clara, California, welcoming guests from Maryknoll Church. The evening was marked by a collective prayer for peace, prosperity, and food, fostering a spirit of shared knowledge and […]