TZU CHI USA 2019 ANNUAL REPORTBuddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

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Tzu Chi USA, established in 1989, reached a major milestone in 2019, marking 30 years of service. Today, we have 66 offi ces in 25 states, with volunteers offering relief with compassion through Tzu Chi’s missions.

Addressing the needs of underserved populations and underprivileged families was at the forefront of our charity mission in 2019. Our food pantry program helped families in need across America, benefi ting 16,811 households, comprising 109,688 individuals. In addition, our winter distributions provided care to 2,608 individuals, offering $21,550 in cash cards, 1,116 eco-blankets & eco-scarves, and other essentials.

The medical mission kicked off with the TIMA (Tzu Chi International Medical Association) Global Forum, the fi rst held in the United States. As two Tzu Chi Vision Mobile Clinics drove from California to the East Coast, our mobile medical services expanded in 2019. With nine mobile clinics in operation and 313 outreach events, we provided 11,869 healthcare services, including 1,755 medical care services, 3,725 vision care services, 4,187 dental care services, and 2,202 acupuncture services.

Our disaster relief efforts helped those impacted by a tornado in Ohio, while long-term recovery programs for Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Camp Fire in California continued. We

Wish All Living Beings Happiness and Freedom From Suffering

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provided free medical care internationally, for 15,877 patients in need in Ecuador and Mexico. As part of our long-term relief, we also rebuilt a church destroyed by the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador and began reconstruction of the Morelos Institute destroyed in the 2017 earthquake in Mexico.

Tzu Chi USA’s character education program continued to thrive in California and Texas. Implemented in eight schools, it provided 33,853 classes that reached 2,264 students. And, with the grand opening of the Tzu Chi Center in New York City in October, we now have a new home from which to inspire care and compassion through exhibits that document Tzu Chi’s humanitarian activities around the world.

We express our gratitude to all who supported Tzu Chi, and to all the agencies and organizations that partnered with us. You have empowered our missions and responsibility to bring happiness to all living beings and free them from suffering. By working together, our efforts to benefi t those in need will help even more people in the United States and beyond in the years to come.

Sincerely yours,

Jackson ChenCEO of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

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T he Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a volunteer-based international non-governmental organization established by Dharma Master Cheng Yen in Hualien, Taiwan, in 1966. From 30 housewives saving 50 NT cents (approx. US 2 cents) from their grocery budget per day to help those in need, Tzu Chi’s footprints of humanitarian aid have now reached 102 countries and regions. The foundation provides community and social services, national and international disaster relief, medical and charitable assistance, education, environmental protection, and a bone marrow donor registry, while promoting humanistic values and community volunteerism.

Tzu Chi USA, the foundation’s first chapter outside Taiwan, was established in Alhambra, CA, in 1989. Stephen Huang, an American businessman, had visited Master Cheng Yen in Hualien, and meeting this gentle nun, who created a powerful organization and realized seemingly impossible dreams, all for the benefit of others, changed his life. He became a disciple and vowed to bring the spirit and mission of Tzu Chi to the United States. Today, Tzu Chi USA has 66 offices and facilities nationwide, with volunteers and donors striving to make a difference in their communities, serving others unconditionally, and sowing seeds of love and kindness in the Americas.

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C haritable services include short-term and long-term support. Tzu Chi volunteers assist families in need in the United States annually. Assistance includes aid for charity cases, the provision of hot meals, winter care

distributions, scholarships, Happy Campus programs, mobile and permanent

food pantries, and free tax filing services for qualifying families. Among them,

some families have been cared for continuously for more than a decade.

*These programs serve low-income families, homeless individuals, seniors, and parolees.

33,051 individuals benefited from 620 distributions of hot meals by 5,387 volunteer counts.

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F O O D PA N T R Y S E R V I C E S

One in eight people struggles with hunger in the United States due to poverty or unexpected situations that can force families to suddenly choose between buying food or paying bills. We partnered with food banks and school districts to offer food pantry services nationwide, focusing on underprivileged and underserved communities, families, and groups, thus helping those suffering due to poverty, hunger, or homelessness. In Southern California alone, our Mobile Food Pantry served up to 500 families from impoverished communities per distribution, providing enough food for a week.

Our programs helped families in need across America, benefiting nearly 17,000 households.

16,811 Household Beneficiaries109,688 Individual Beneficiaries8,113 Volunteer Counts

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W I N T E R C A R E D I S T R I B U T I O N S

As the year marches into the winter season, Tzu Chi volunteers begin their annual winter care program, providing love and support by distributing essential supplies in communities, schools, and low-income households. During the 2019 winter season, 2,152 families received cash cards, eco blankets and scarves, backpacks, and more.

2,152 Household Beneficiaries2,608 Individual Beneficiaries$21,550 in Cash Cards 557 Eco-Blankets559 Eco-Scarves1024 Backpacks800 Bags of Jing Si Instant Rice102 Jackets788 Volunteer Counts

*These programs serve low-income families, homeless individuals, seniors, and parolees.

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All students deserve an excellent education, which thrives on strong community support. That is why Tzu Chi established the Happy Campus Program. Day after day, students in need received tutoring, healthy meals, school supplies, uniforms, and mentoring services, all provided with genuine smiles and infectious enthusiasm.

16,432 individuals benefited from food packs, school supplies, or tutoring by 2,664 volunteer counts across the nation.

H A P P Y C A M P U S P RO G R A M S

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S C H O L A R S H I P S A N D B U R S A R I E S

Helping students pursue their dreams: Our need-based $1,000 scholarship awards assist underprivileged college-bound high school graduates and returning undergraduates.

$169,000 Granted131 Scholarships39 Bursaries180 Student Beneficiaries795 Volunteer Counts3,298 Volunteer Hours

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Senior homes and centers for individuals with physical and mental disabilities can be a blessing for residents and their families. Yet, at the same time, residents can come to feel detached from friends and family, and isolated from the outside world. Tzu Chi volunteers of all ages regularly visited nursing homes, medical facilities, shelters, and special needs facilities in the nine regions they serve nationwide, to share music, games, and companionship, reminding residents that they are cared for and loved.

1,008 Visits33,333 Individual Beneficiaries19,936 Volunteer Counts

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C H A R I T Y C A S E S

Any number of factors can suddenly plunge a family into tough economic times, including loss of employment, illness, family troubles, or a natural disaster. Regardless of the cause, volunteers paid personal visits to families in need to understand their particular circumstances and to determine whether short- or long-term cash relief is needed.

$644,691 distributed to short-term or long-term care recipients by 6,256 volunteer counts and visits, benefiting 3,346 households, comprising 4,606 individuals.

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V I TA

Tzu Chi volunteers certified by the IRS-sponsored VITA program provided free federal and state income tax return filing assistance to taxpayers with an income of $56,000 or less, at five regional branch offices across the nation.

During the 2019 tax season, a total of 2,386 individuals successfully filed their income tax returns through Tzu Chi’s VITA service.

870 Volunteer Counts9,165 Volunteer Hours

(VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE)

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D I S A S T E R R E L I E F

Natural disasters leave death and destruction in their wake, however, Tzu Chi volunteers follow quickly behind, bringing compassionate care to those impacted by providing cash cards, eco-blankets, and daily necessities to help survivors through the initial period of grief and uncertainty. In 2019, Tzu Chi brought relief and urgent assistance to survivors of natural and man-made disasters, including fires, floods, and earthquakes, by providing $465,870 in aid, benefiting 1,201 families, comprising 3,304 individuals.

However, that’s only the beginning. Tzu Chi volunteers know that what survivors need most is someone to accompany them on the long road to full recovery. With that in mind, Tzu Chi USA launched the Community Outreach Recovery Education Program (CORE) in Texas — a long-term recovery plan that continues to ensure sustainability for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. At the same time, we began long-term recovery efforts in 2019 for survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire. These efforts even led to the establishment of Tzu Chi’s Camp Fire Recovery Service Center in Chico, CA.

1,201 Household Beneficiaries3,304 Individual Beneficiaries1,426 Eco-Blankets181 Eco-Scarves

299 Bags of Jing Si Instant Rice 607 Bamboo Banks 649 Volunteer Counts

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C O N T I N U I N G C A R E F O R H A I T I

Since the devastating earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, on January 12, 2010, Tzu Chi never left the Haitian people. The aid mission led to the opening of our Haiti Warehouse Campus in 2018, where Tzu Chi’s disaster and charity aid supplies in Haiti are stored.

In 2019, Tzu Chi’s rice distributions from our Haiti Warehouse Campus in Port-au-Prince provided 900 tons of rice to 251,713 Haitians.

Throughout this charity mission, we witnessed the true resilience and strength of heart that the people of Haiti possess. However, hunger is still a prevalent issue for many and especially for students. By providing our rice distributions and support, we strive to empower those who need a helping hand and aim to ensure that students succeed.

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF

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Since the West African Ebola outbreak in 2014, nearly 30,000 were infected, and more than 11,000 killed by the deadly disease, with more infected in Sierra Leone than in any other country. Tzu Chi USA responded to this crisis and collaborated with Healey International Relief Foundation, Caritas Freetown, and Lanyi Foundation to provide aid to West Africa. In 2019, Tzu Chi’s relief and support continued, resulting in the distribution of 60,000 bags of rice, benefiting 51,238 individuals.

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INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF

60,000 Bags of Rice: 51,238 Individual Beneficiaries

32,582 Items of Clothing: 3,571 Household Beneficiaries

8,040 Bottles of Multigrain Powder: 3,075 Individual Beneficiaries

12,141 Eco-Blankets: 4,122 Household Beneficiaries

980 Notebooks: 980 Individual Beneficiaries

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T Z U C H I I N T H E G LO B A L N G O C O M M U N I T Y

The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation operates on an international level and has representation in the global community, where NGOs and INGOs collaborate to share resources, experiences, and expertise. Tzu Chi brings its organizational, programmatic, and spiritual missions onto the global stage, showcasing the spirit, innovation, and experience of its volunteers. Giving a voice to volunteers expands Tzu Chi’s reach, influence, and recognition. It also develops relationships and partnerships with other local, national, and international humanitarian actors and organizations, strengthening the foundation’s operational capacities while spreading and cultivating the seeds of love.

In 2019, the Tzu Chi UN Task Force participated in or contributed to the following events through exhibits, panel discussions, and side events:

• United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

• CSW 63 (2019): United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

• ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Council) Youth Forum

• ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) Annual Workshop

• NVOAD (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) 2019

Conference

• The 16th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebration 2019

• UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) Global

Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Forum

• Caritas Europa Regional Conference 2019

• InterAction Forum

• US Global Leadership Coalition Summit

• 2019 UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Annual Consultations with NGOs

• United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable

Development (HLPF)

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Partnership Day

• 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference

• WBG (World Bank Group) and IMF (International Monetary Fund)

Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF)

• Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW) 2019

• United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019

• United Nations Multi-Faith Advisory Council

• 7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7)

• UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)

Beijing+25 Regional Review Meeting

• United Nations Environment Programme’s Third meeting of the Ad

Hoc Open-Ended Expert Group on Marine Litter and Microplastics

• COP25 (United Nations Climate Conference)

• Caritas Internationalis Summit

• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) Global

Refugee Forum

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The Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) has been providing much-needed medical care to people affected by natural disasters in Central and South America.

Altogether, TIMA volunteers undertook five international medical missions in 2019; two to Ecuador and three to Mexico. Through them, TIMA has kept its promise to assist communities in need by providing quality medical care for free and to help foster local medical talent. The torch passes on: from medical professionals in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan, to those in Mexico and Ecuador; from one generation to the next; and most importantly, from patient to patient.

Besides providing free, direct relief during international medical outreaches, TIMA has also helped build chapters around the world by providing guidance and support to local leadership and medical professionals. To carry out the work of planting seeds of collaboration and care, TIMA deployed separate teams to focus on recruiting and training local healthcare practitioners and

T I M A(TZU CHI INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION)

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general volunteers. With the help of bilingual volunteers, attendees learned basic health education, logistics coordinating, pain treatment, and team-building skills -- subjects that will help ensure effectiveness of care at any TIMA medical outreach.

Through TIMA’s international missions, a total of 15,877 patients were consulted and treated in 2019.

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We provided free medical, dental, and vision care for those in need locally and internationally. These healthcare services are offered by medical professional and logistical volunteers from Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA).

In 2019, a total of 313 medical outreach events were organized nationwide for local residents who can’t afford health care to obtain much-needed treatments and free medication. This outreach was successful due to the support of local partners, 2,028 medical professionals, and 5,044 general volunteers.

To meet the growing needs of uninsured and underinsured residents, weekly or biweekly small-scale outreach events offering one service type, or mobile clinic visits, were also arranged to provide further follow-up care.

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Tzu Chi’s nine mobile clinics offered comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and cancer screening services to patients without insurance or access to ongoing health care, the majority of whom have a family income below 200% of the federal poverty level. Three dental, four vision, one medical and one prostate cancer screening mobile clinics served migrant farmworkers, homeless individuals, the working poor, uninsured students, and others with barriers to medical care across California. Through the See 2 Succeed project, children from 18 school districts in Fresno received free vision care and glasses. The project gained full funding in 2019 and extended to New York and Las Vegas.

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1,755 Medical Care Services 3,725 Vision Care Services 4,187 Dental Care Services 2,202 Acupuncture Services 313 Outreach Missions 9 Mobile Clinic Vans 5,044 Volunteer Counts

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T zu Chi’s education mission emphasizes “loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity,” which are the “Four Immeasurables” according to Buddhist teachings. Tzu Chi Education Foundation aims to promote character education in

the United States, highlighting the values of gratitude, respect, and love.

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T Z U C H I AC A D E M I E S

Setting themselves apart from other weekend Chinese schools, Tzu Chi Academies not only instruct students in Chinese language and culture, but also focus on character development with frequent opportunities to do good deeds. The first school opened in 1994; there are now 26 Academies spread across 14 states, as well as Junior Academies and Children’s Learning Classes. Each school gives students a weekly opportunity to nurture their hearts and minds while developing kindness, compassion, joy and giving.

26 Schools14 States5,003 Students74 Teachers

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C H A R AC T E R E D U C AT I O N

Helping children build a strong moral foundation is more crucial than ever, yet character education programs are increasingly unlikely to be found in most public schools. Since 2006, Tzu Chi has partnered with schools in low-income communities to provide a character education curriculum focused on the virtues of respect, responsibility, gratitude, giving, compassion, courage, contentment, emotional management, filial piety, and tolerance. In 2019, these lessons reached more than 2,200 students, through nearly 34,000 classes at public schools across the nation.

8 Schools2,264 Students33,853 Classes74 Volunteer Counts

Tzu Chi’s character education curriculum is taught at:

• Charles H. Lee Elementary School, CA

• Ekstrand Elementary School, CA

• Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary, CA

• Lytle Creek Elementary School, CA

• Paramount Elementary School, CA

• Rosemary Elementary School, CA

• Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, TX

• Barbara Jordan Elementary School, TX

• Charlie R. Lyles Middle School, TX

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T Z U C H I P R E S C H O O L S , E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L S A N D C A M P S

Tzu Chi provides students with bilingual education and a strong moral foundation at four preschools and two elementary schools, equipping young people for success and paving their way to a brighter future. The schools, located in Southern California and Texas, offer high-quality academic curriculums in both English and Mandarin Chinese, in a nurturing environment rooted in the principles of gratitude, respect, and love.

4 Preschools: Monrovia, CAWalnut, CADallas, TXHouston, TX

2 Elementary Schools: Monrovia, CA Walnut, CA

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The teenage years are a key stage of development, so it’s vital that positive values and a love of service are instilled in young people at this early age.

In 2019, a total of 932 high school students joined Tzu Shao (Tzu Chi Youth Association) and met at least twice a month to learn the compassionate spirit of Tzu Chi and apply it through service learning projects led by the students themselves.

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C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N

Learning does not end when one becomes an adult; education is a lifelong endeavor. Today, Tzu Chi offers dozens of continuing education classes at 23 locations in eight states, where community members are invited to learn various practical life skills, as well as techniques for caring for body, mind and spirit. Through these courses, participants enrich their lives and form lasting friendships.

23 Locations8 States4,744 Students132 Teachers

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The wise words of Tzu Chi’s founder, Dharma Master Cheng Yen, especially those collected in published Jing Si Aphorisms,* have long provided inspiration and guidance to countless people around the world. As prison and jail inmates are in especially great need of companionship and encouragement, volunteers expanded Tzu Chi’s inmate support programs to begin a nationwide book donation and pen pal program in late 2013. As of the end of 2019, 742 inmates have written to Tzu Chi volunteers from 39 states.

2,126 Books Donated2,154 Periodicals Donated 1,778 Letters Received 380 Letters Sent $107.54 Donated by Inmates 30 Stamps Donated by Inmates

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Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s Jing Si Aphorisms are succinct observations that contain the essence of the Buddha’s teachings and guidance in a form that’s easy to absorb and apply in daily life. Tzu Chi volunteers spread Master Cheng Yen’s words of wisdom, making publications of Jing Si Aphorisms available in a variety of settings. The ageless truths in the aphorisms are universal and transcend cultural and religious boundaries.

* J I N G S I A P H O R I S M S

“Learn to remain undisturbed in the tumult of people and events.

Remain at peace within even when busy and occupied.”

Jing Si Aphorism by Dharma Master Cheng Yen

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We thank the following generous organizations and individuals for their support of Tzu Chi USA’s missions in 2019.

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(Local Partners cont’)

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SA100% College Prep Institute, San Francisco19th Ave Nursing Home99 Ranch Market, Sacramento, CAAA Realty CompanyAA Restaurant EquipmentAARPABBA Optical, Inc.ABC Unified School DistrictABC-13 | KTRK-TV | ABC Owned Television StationAction Food PantryADAAFC Trading & Wholesale, Inc.AgeWell New YorkAlameda County Community Food BankAlhambra Public LibraryAlhambra Unified School DistrictAliah Home Care Agency, NYAlvina Elementary Charter School DistrictAlzheimer’s Greater Los AngelesAlzheimer’s AssoicationAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society Relay For LifeAmerican Cancer Society, NYAmerican First National BankAmerican Plus BankAmerican Red Cross American Red Cross (Local)American Red Cross of Orange CountyAmerican Red Cross, Greater New York RegionAmerican Red Cross, HawaiiAmerican Red Cross, New JerseyAmerican River Parkway FoundationAmerican Screen & Window CoveringsAmherst DentistryAMIDA Society Los AngelesAMKO Recycling, LLCAnaheim Public LibraryAnaheim Public Library - Canyon Hills Branch LibraryAnna Erika Assisted Living, NYArcadia LibraryASI CorporationAsian American Donor Program, NYAsian American Drug Abuse ProgramAsian Chamber of CommerceAsian Pacific Diabetes CoalitionAsian Pacific Women’s CenterAsian Youth CenterAsians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)Aspen Charter School

ASUS Computer InternationalAthens ServicesAtlantic Adult Day Health Care Auto Ho ServiceBaldwin Oaks Senior Citizens Apartments Barack Obama Male Leadership AcademyBarbara Jordan Elementary School, TXBe Leaf CorpBe the MatchBeaverton School DistrictBellaire Children ClinicBellaken Garden Skilled NursingBelle Haven SchoolBergen County Health Care Center Bergen County Human Services CenterBerkeley Food and Housing ProjectBerkeley Shelter Berkeley, CABethlehem Haven Women’s ShelterBliss & Wisdom Foundation of North America/Los AngelesBlue Shield of CaliforniaBMAGIC San FranciscoBoggs Tract Community Center, StocktonBoys & Girls Club of San Gabriel ValleyBoys & Girls Club of Santa AnaBret Harte Elementary SchoolBriarleaf Nursing and Convalescent Center, Doylestown, PABroad Acres Elementary SchoolBrookdale Senior Living SolutionsBuddha’s Light International AssociationBuddhist Catholic DialogueBuddhist-fellowship InfoBureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM)Burmese Progressive Buddhist AssociationBurrel Union Elementary School DistrictCA Assembly  41th DistrictCal Poly LibraryCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Fullerton - Community Engagement ProgramCalifornia State University, School of Social WorkCalmon Nursing CenterCalViva HealthCamden Cathedral Soup Kitchen Care HarborCaritas Europa Regional Conference

Caritas FreetownCathay BankCathedral Kitchen Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities, Diocese of JolietCatholic Charities, HawaiiCatholic Charities, Santa Rosa, CACCAP Learning CenterCedar Ridge-Cedar Grove Senior Citizens HousingCensus 2020Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF)CenterLight Health System, NYCentral Unified School DistrictCerritos Public LibraryChang Jie LuChang Shing Tofu Inc., MACharles B. Wang Community Health Center, NYCharles Drew Elementary SchoolCharles Lee Elementary SchoolChinatown Service CenterChinese American Coalition for Compassionate CareChinese American Independent Practice Association (CAIPA)Chinese American Nurses Association, NYChinese American Service League, Inc.Chinese Burmese Association of Southern CaliforniaChristian Health Care CenterChurch in the RoundCitrus Valley Health PartnersCity of DallasCity of Fort WorthCity of Fremont, CACity of GarlandCity of HopeCity of Hope, Center Of Community Alliance For Research & Education (CCARE)City of Los Angeles emergency Management DepartmentCity Of Modesto Parks, Recreation & Neighborhoods DepartmentCity of MonroviaCity of PlanoCity of RichardsonCity of RosemeadCity of San GabrielCity of San JoseCity of Santa Rosa, Recreation and Parks, CACity of Stockton Port

Claremont Interfaith CouncilClarionClark County Detention CenterCliffside Health Care Center, NYClovis Unified School DistrictCollingswood Senior HomeColumbia University Medical Center, Department of OphthalmologyCommission for Social Development (CSocD)Commission for the Status of Women Forum (CSW)Community Action Partnership of Orange County Community Action Partnership of San BernardinoCommunity Emergency Response TeamCommunity Food Bank of New JerseyCommunity Food Bank, San Francisco, San Jose, East Palo AltosCommunity Youth Center, SFConcord Food Bank Consulate of Mexico in San BernardinoContestoga Middle SchoolContra Costa County Parolee Education ProgramContra Costa County Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery (STAR) ProgramCooper InstituteCornerstone Community OutreachCosta Mesa Fire & Rescue Community EducationCounty of Los Angeles Fire DepartmentCrown MarkCSSCSUSB LibraryCVS CaremarkD’Architech Inc.Dallas Independent School DistrictDelancey Street FoundationDelphi Academy, CampbellDepartment of Mental Health LA CountyDharma Drum Mountain Los Angeles CenterDiamond Bar Public LibraryDisaster Resource Alliance (DRA)Downtown Women’s CenterDr. Barbara Jordan Elementary School (DISD)Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolDr. Peter ChangDuane Reade by Walgreens, NYDuPage County Office of Homeland Security

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RT and Emergency ManagementDynacom CorporationDzogchen Dharma Center East Entertainment US MagazineEast Los Angeles CollegeEast Regional Fire Station, PomonaEast San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the HomelessEast Village AssociationEastern Middle School Edge community Day School, San Jose, CAEkstrand Elementary SchoolEl Concilio of ModestoEl Dorado Elementary SchoolEl Monte City School DistrictEl Monte Community CenterEl Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources AssociationElijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen Emergency Network Los AngelesEmmanuel Lutheran ChurchEmory UniversityEmployee Health Systems Medical GroupEnvironmental Council of Sacramento, CAEnvironmental Protection Agency, Region 9Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care, Sacramento, CAEspigh Family ShelterEvans Community Adult SchoolEverlin Enterprise Inc.Excell Health Care CenterEye-Q Vision CareFacebookFamily Support Center, Santa Rosa, CAFang-Ru KoFansler FoundationFather Hudson House, Elizabeth NJFather Joe’s VillageFedde Middle SchoolFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Feeding America - San Bernardino and RiversideFirebaugh Las Deltas School DistrictFirebaugh Unified School DistrictFirst Southern Baptist Church, ChowchillaFixit ClinicFlying DoctorsFolsom Senior HomeFood Bank for New York City, NYFood Bank of South JerseyFood Forward

Foothill Food Unity Center, Inc.Foothill Unity CenterFour Season TravelFowler Unified School DistrictFranklin Nursing Home, NYFred Ekstrand Elementary School, CAFremont Hills Assisted Living & Memory CareFresno Community CollegeFresno County Cradle to CareerFresno County Health Department ServicesFresno County Superintendent of SchoolsFresno Unified School DistrictFresno Unified School DistrictFriends of Children with Special Needs ( FCSN )Fruitvale Health Care CenterGeorgetown UniversityGilead, NYGilroy EHC ShelterGlacier OpticalGlenkirk Presbyterian ChurchGolden BankGolden California Regional CenterGolden Era Golf CourseGolden Living CenterGolden OolongGolden Plains Unified School DistrictGood Hope Medical FoundationGreat Philadelphia Overseas Chinese AssociationGreater Pittsburgh Community Food BankGresham Rehabilitation & Specialty CareHacienda Heights Public LibraryHappy 50 plusHarbor Community Benefit FoundationHarbor Terrace Adult Care & Assisted Living, NYHarbor Terrace Adult Home and Assisted Living, Staten IslandHayward Healthcare & Wellness CenterHBR Work Release FacilityHeadmost International, Inc.Healey International Relief FoundationHealth NetHealthFirst, NYHealthy LivingHeartfields Senior LivingHenry Schein, Inc.Herald Family CenterHesed House of Chicago Highlands Community Charter School, Sacramento, CA

Hillhaven Nursing HomeHK MarketHobby Center Foundation Holy Family Church, ModestoHoly Name Medical CenterHoly Name of MaryHomeFirstHomelegance Inc.Hope For Home Service CenterHorton Senior centerHouston Taiwan InstituteI Heart WilmingtonIbarra Elementary SchoolIDEO CWCImperial House, Seattle, WAImperial Tower Senior Apartment, Sacramento, CAIndian Springs High SchoolInland Chinese Chamber of CommerceIntegral Financial LLCIntel CorporationInter-Canyon LeagueInterActionInterfaith Collaborative on Mental HealthInterfaith Health ProgramInterfaith Navigation CenterInterfaith Red Wood Family Center of ModestoInternational Bodhisattva SanghaInternational House, Seattle, WAInternational Love-in-Action International Monetary Fund Civil Society ForumiPrepare WilmingtonIRSIrvine Heritage Park LibraryJames Ward Elementary SchoolJennifer H.W. Kao O.D.JFK Hartwyck Nursing and Rehabilitation CentersJohn Cheng Buddha AssociationJohn Hung Foundation, New York, NYJuanita Blakely Jones Elementary SchoolJUSGOKaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente Baldwin ParkKaiser Permanente FresnoKeepers Japanese Restaurant & BarKim Loan Health Care and CosmeticsKin On Health Care CenterKindred Nursing HomeKing County Emergency Management

Advisory CommitteeKing County South Seattle CollegeKings Nursing HomeKiwanis of Hacienda HeightsLA County Department of Mental Health, SPA 7LA County LibraryLA County Library - Agoura HillsLA County Library - Westlake VillageLa Puente Public LibraryLa Verne Public LibraryLairon AcademyLanakila PacificLAPD Harbor DivisionLegacy HouseLestonnac Free ClinicLife EnhanceLion ClubLittle Tokyo Service CenterLoma Linda UniversityLorien Nursing & Convalescent HomeLos Angeles / Long Beach Harbor Labor CoalitionLos Angeles City Council, 15th District Los Angeles County Community Disaster ResilienceLos Angeles County Department of Mental HealthLos Angeles County Department of Public Social ServicesLos Angeles County District 1 Supervisor Hilda SolisLos Angeles County District 2 Supervisor Mark Ridley-ThomasLos Angeles County Fire DepartmentLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Station, City of IndustryLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Station, San Dimas, CALos Angeles Homeless Services AuthorityLos Angeles Regional Food BankLucky FarmLulu Florist, Bethesda MD Lyles Middle School (Garland ISD)Lytle Creek Elementary SchoolMajor Trading, Inc.Malcolm X AcademyMama Wok, Rockville, MDMAMES - The Myanmar American Medical Education SocietyManor Care Nursing Home, AlexandriaMargaret Tiez Nursing Home, NY

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NIH Children’s Inn, Bethesda, MDNorth-West CollegeNorwalk Social Service CenterNOVAtimeOcean Park Community Center (OPCC)Oklahoma Department of Emergency ManagementOmega Garment Corp., Long Island City, NYOMS Office Master SystemOn Lok Lifeways, San FranciscoOne LegacyOpen Doors for Multicultural FamiliesOrange Center Unified School DistrictOrange County Chinese Cultural CenterOrange County Emergency Management Organization (OCEMO)Oregon Food BankOur Brothers’ Place Men’s Day Shelter and Soup Kitchen, Philadelphia, PAOur Lady of the Assumption Church, Caruthers, CAOyster Bay Manor, NYPacific Clinic MonroviaPacific Clinic PasadenaPacific Clinic Santa Fe SpringPacific ClinicsPalisades Medical Center Palo Alto NetworksPalolo Chinese HomePalos Verdes Public LibraryPanda ExpressPanda Express, Bellevue, WAPanda Express, Sacramento, CAPanda Restaurant GroupPanera BreadPannext AdParamount Elementary SchoolParents’ PlacePark Central Care and Rehabilitation CenterPark Folsom Senior Apartment, Folsom/ Sacramento, CAParker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, NYParlier Unified School DistrictParolee Education Center, Contra Costa County, CAPasadena City CollegePATH Homeless CenterPaul Revere K-8th SchoolPeople Church ChicagoPeter’s PlacePhiladelphia Chinatown Development

Corporation, Philadelphia, PAPleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterPomona Police DepartmentPrestige Care & Rehab of ReedwoodPrimary School 201, Flushing, NYProgress House, Tacoma, WAProvidence Little Company of Mary Medical CenterPyramid Systems, Inc.Queens County Dental Society, NYRalston Middle School, BelmontRavenwood SchoolRay Graham AssociationRE/MAX UnitedReading and BeyondRedmond Care & Rehab CenterRedwood Family CenterRigid GlobalRim Communities COADRim Fire Department Emergency Station # 91River City Food Bank, Sacramento, CARiverdale Joint Unified School DistrictRiverside Fire Department, Emergency Disaster ServiceRolling Terrace Elementary School Ronald McDonald House CharitiesRonald McDonald House Charities of BaltimoreRonald McDonald House Charities of FairfaxRonald McDonald House Charities of SNJRose Mountain Care CenterRosemary Elementary SchoolRosemead School DistrictRowland Family Resource CenterRowland Heights Public LibrarySacred Heart Nursing HomeSafe Harbor ShelterSaint Agnes Health & Rehabilitation Center Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Anne’s R.C. Church, NYSaint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC)Saint Jude Catholic Church, EastonSalvation ArmySalvation Army Homeless ShelterSalvation Army, Sacramento, CASan Bernardino City Unified School DistrictSan Bernardino County Fire Department, Office of Emergency ServicesSan Bernardino County Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

San Diego Central LibrarySan Diego Food BankSan Diego Poway library San Dimas Fire Stations #64 & #141San Dimas Public LibrarySan Dong Noodle HouseSan Fancisco Department of Public WorksSan Francisco Alice Griffith Home AssociationSan Francisco Bayview Family ServicesSan Francisco Bayview YMCASan Francisco City and County of San Francisco, Department of Emergency ManagementSan Francisco City Housing AuthoritySan Francisco Fire DepartmentSan Francisco Gordon J. Lau Elementary SchoolSan Francisco Interfaith Council, San Francisco, CASan Francisco Mayor’s Office of HousingSan Francisco Phoenix ProjectSan Francisco State Park AmbassadorSan Francisco Unified School DistrictSan Gabriel Valley Consortium on HomelessnessSan Joaquin Valley College, FresnoSan Marino Public LibrarySanger Unified School DistrictSanta Ana Police DepartmentSanta Ana Unified School District, Pupil Support ServicesSanta Clara County Re-Entry Resource CenterSBCC ThriveSeattle’s Union Gospel Mission Downtown Men’s ShelterSeattle’s Union Gospel Mission Hope PlaceSecond Harvest Food Bank Second Harvest Food Bank, San JoseServices Center for Independent LivingServing Seniors Wellness CenterSF-Marin Food BankSGN TV, INCShady Grove Nursing HomeSHARE! (Self-Help and Recovery Exchange)Sherman Elementary SchoolShopRite, Nutley Park, NJSilicon Valley Interreligious CouncilSilver Spring International Middle School Simply Help FoundationSix Ping

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Taiwan Hotel & Motel Association of North AmericaTaiwan Hotel & Motel Association of Southern CaliforniaTaproot FoundationTeammax Corp., Hudson, MATeatop (Smartea) USA Inc.Teen How Taois TempleTemple Emanuel of Great Neck, NYTemple University’s Center for Asian Health, Philadelphia, PATexas Chinese Doctors AssociationTexas Chinese Radio StationTexas Department of Public Safety - Texas Division of Emergency ManagementTexas Teo Chew TempleThai Temple, La Puente, Riverside, Long BeachThe Children’s Movement FresnoThe Church of Our Saviour/ Our Saviour CenterThe Institute for Human ServicesThe ManorThe Men’s Cancer Network, Inc.The VillageThousand Oaks Public LibraryTiffany Food Co., Flushing, NYTorrance Public LibraryTri-City Mental Health ServicesTWFGTzu Chi Education FoundationTzu Chi Great Love Elementary School - MonroviaTzu Chi Great Love Preschool - WalnutTzu Chi University, TWU.S. Chinese ChannelUC Irvine LibrariesUC Los Angeles LibraryUCLA, Center of East west MedicineUN 68th Civil Society ForumUN Asia Pacific Climate Week (APCW)UN Asia Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7)UN Climate Action SummitUN Department of Public Information (UN DPI)UN Framework Convention on Climate Change/Conference of Parties 25 (UNFCCC/COP25)UN General Assembly (UNGA)UN Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF)

UN International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA)UN Multi-Faith Advisory CouncilUN The 16th Vesak DayUN Youth Forum (ECOSOC)UNC Children’s HospitalUNEA-3 Ad Hoc Open-Ended Expert Group on Marine Litter and MicroplasticsUNECE Beijing+25 Regional Review MeetingUnion Nursing Home, NYUnion Plaza Care Center, Flushing, NY Unis TransportationUnited Central Bank, HoustonUnited Central Orchids Inc.United Food BankUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Universal Buddhist Education Foundation University of North Texas at DallasUniversity of Southern California (USC)University of Southern California School of Social WorkUrban Strategies Inc., San FranciscoUS Climate Action Network (USCAN)US Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC)USC School of Social WorkValley Children’s HealthcareVanguard Charitable, Warwick, RIVentura County Library - CamarilloVIET HOAVietnamese TempleVIETV NetworkVillageCare MAX, NYVincent Family Charitable Foundation, Brooklyn, NYVNSNY - Visiting Nurse Service of New YorkVOAD, Dallas County VOAD, Hawaii VOAD, Houston VOAD, Los Angeles County VOAD, Southern California VOAD, Texas Volunteers of AmericaWalgreens PharmacyWalking Meditation Foundation, USAWalnut LibraryWalnut Public LibraryWaltham Senior Centers, MAWARP organizationWashington Care Center for Women, Gig Harbor, WAWashington Care Service, Seattle, WA

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SUPPORT AND REVENUE(USD/ In Thousands)

Contributions 18,155 66%

Grants 2,922 11%

Fundraising Events 2,445 9%

Program Services & Tuition 3,075 11%

Other Income 845 3%

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 27,442 100%

EXPENSES(USD/ In Thousands)

TOTAL EXPENSES 30,071 100%

Family Services 6,752 25%

Medical Services 3,444 13%

Education 6,468 24%

Humanistic Culture 5,330 20%

Disaster Relief 4,033 15%

Environmental Protection 109 0%

Community Services 1,106 4%

Management and General 2,246 79%

Fundraising Events 583 21%

Charitable Services 27,242 91%

Support Services 2,829 9%

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