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| TAFSD Mission Statement |
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The Taiwanese American Foundation of San Diego is to
strengthen and enhance the Taiwanese American individual and family
life in San Diego by:
- Engaging in charitable, educational and community activities
that promote Taiwanese American culture and tradition in
a diverse society.
- Promoting the health and social well-being of members
of the Taiwanese American community and enhancing their
quality life.
- Providing assistance to immigrants and other newcomers
to our community.
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| Introduction |
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The Taiwanese American Foundation of San Diego (TAFSD) was
founded in 1996 with the dedication and commitment of the
Taiwanese American Community in San Diego. TAFSD is incorporated
in the State of California as a nonprofit, public, and charitable
organization. Donations to TAFSD are tax deductible. The Taiwanese
American Community Center (TACC) is an operational unit of
TAFSD.
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| Mission |
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TAFSD is dedicated to:
- Promote Taiwanese American culture in
a diverse society.
- Promote the social well-being of members
of the Taiwanese American community.
- Provide assistance to immigrants and newcomers
to the greater community of San Diego.
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| Facilities |
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TACC is currently located at 7170
Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111. Our 8400 sq. ft facility
houses an impressive auditorium with a 250-person capacity,
a library with more than 10,000 volumes, an art gallery, a
gym, a conference room, a playroom for children, 2 classrooms,
and a full-equipped kitchen.
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| TAFSD Sponsored Activities |
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TAFSD activities are open
to all people who are interested in Taiwanese American culture.
We
- Provide an annual "Trip to Taiwan"
award in the Greater San Diego Technology & Science
Fair.
- Provide four to six $500 scholarships
annually to graduating high school seniors in the Greater
San Diego area.
- Provide scholarships to the University
of Nevada for the Taiwanese-American Professor Exchange
Program.
- Sponsor a variety of cultural activities.
A "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" is held annually
in May. "Culture and History Lecture Series" is
held on a quarterly basis.
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| TACC Programs & Classes
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- TACC facilitates gathering opportunities
for Taiwanese-Americans in San Diego. Our programs for senior
citizens include free health clinics, health seminars, and
recreational activities. We also provide family and marriage
counseling and many other services.
- TACC participates in health and other
social welfare functions in the San Diego area.
- TACC hosts many clubs to accommodate various
interests of members in the community. These clubs include
the Senior Club, Chinese Opera Club, Folk Dance Club, Book
Club, Bridge Club, Chinese Chess Club, Line Dance Club,
Hiking Club, Movie Club, Youth Chess Club, and a Women's
Club.
- TACC provides social, fitness, and learning
classes for the Taiwanese-American community. These include
classes in aerobics, cooking, kendo, calligraphy, intermediate
Japanese, and tai-ji-quan.
- TACC provides classes on English for new
immigrants and Taiwanese at no charge.
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| Library |
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