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Current Programs - Asian Center Asian Center's Community Food ProgramThe Asian Center is a non-profit organization, established to serve Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. We would like to announce the Community Food Program, established by the Asian Center, and currently funded through the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism, or GRACE, Hunger Walk 2010. The purpose of this community food program is: TO PROVIDE Temporary FOOD assistanceTO THE ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY in Kent countyProgram ReferralsYou may contact an agency that will refer you to our program. You may simply call our office directly. Your information is confidential and secure. Contact us for more information and to obtain temporary food assistance: Brochures availablePlease call for a brochure which will inform you of the community food service program. We are relying on faith based organizations, community organizations, as well as other community leaders to refer persons in need to our program. The procedure is as follows: 1.Share the flyers with other leaders in the community so they are aware of the program. 2.Refer persons to the Asian Center to receive temporary food assistance. 3.Fill out the enrollment form for the person in need and send in to the Asian Center office. 4.Obtain the certificate to redeem at participating grocery stores and restaurants which is provided by the Asian Center. WE are providing a food program for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have specific food which they purchase from stores on a normal basis.· Please share this information with others in the community, to raise awareness and to provide for the needy. The GRACE Hunger Walk has provided funds for this program, to serve the Asian Pacific Islander population here in Kent County. GRAND RAPIDS AREA CENTER FOR ECUMENISM (GRACE) A verySPECIAL thank you to the staff, volunteers, and participants at GRACE for their assistance in helping Asian Center to set up this program for our community. Without this essential funding, we would not be able to serve our community. We are thankful that GRACE understands the needs of our community, and entrust us to serve the Asian and Pacific Islanders. join the GRACE HUNGER WALK in 20101.Become a walker: your time and contribution as a walker for the hunger walk will provide funds for this very needed program 2.Have your faith based organization participate: by bringing your organization to participate in the hunger walk. 3.Volunteer for the hunger walk: your time in assisting the hunger walk to become successful will help with this program. Asian Center's volunteer opportunity1. We need volunteers and assistance during the Annual GRACE Hunger Walk. fundraising efforts. 2. We need help promoting the Community Food program so that Asian and Pacific Islander Americans know where to find assistance. The Asian Center would like to give a WARM THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN PAST SUPPORTERS: 1. A-Dong Supermarket 2. Amerisia Wireless & Services 3. Ellen Chung 4. Church of All Nations 5. Dr. Ruperto Blanco 6. East Garden 7. Far East Restaurant 8. Golden Gate 9. Grand Rapids Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu 10. Hair -N-Nail Beauty Salon 11. Hong Kong Supermarket 12. Jade Garden 13. KB's Oriental Supermarket 14. Kim Son Jewelry 15. Lee's Oriental Market, Corp. 16. Ming Ten Restaurant 17. Philippine Cultural Group of Michigan 18. St. Mary Magdalene Church 19. Szechuan Garden Restaurant 20. Taste of India 21. Wei Wei Palace We appreciate your kind support! Please call for more information:
The Asian Center 1444 Michigan Street NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616)301-3987 www.asiancenter.info Ongoing program, As Needed FREE HEALTH FAIR 2010 You are invited!4th Annual Free Health Fair & Expo When: September 25th, 2010 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: CenterPointe Mall FREE parking This is a FREE event providing:
For more information or if you are in need of transportation please contact the Asian Center. Phone: (616) 301-3987 E-mail: centera@gvsu.edu Ongoing program, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
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