Empowering Youth: Getting Involved, Starting Projects, and Funding Support
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Empowering Youth: Getting Involved, Starting Projects, and Funding Support

Introduction: At the Austin Chinese-American Network (ACAN), our mission is clear: to serve our community and foster our heritage. We are dedicated to supporting our youth and encouraging them to actively participate in or initiate projects that align with our mission. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the various avenues available for ACAN Youth…

Austin Chinese-American Network (ACAN) Announces 2023 Youth Award Winners!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Board of Directors at the Austin Chinese-American Network (ACAN) is thrilled to introduce the outstanding students who have claimed various medals across three distinct award categories. This celebration underscores the remarkable achievements of ACAN Youth and the unwavering dedication of our Board in supporting and nurturing the next generation as we…

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

What’s the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award?  The Duke Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognized program for young people, building their skills to equip them for life and work. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service, and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development….

ACAN Approved 51 PVSA Applications in 2021-2022 School Year

ACAN Approved 51 PVSA Applications in 2021-2022 School Year

ACAN proudly announced that 51 applicants have been approved to receive the President’s Volunteering Service Award for the 2021-2022 school year (September 1st, 2021- August 31, 2022). Just in three short years, the number of award winners went from 34 in 2020, to 41 in 2021 and 51 in 2022! The total number of service…

关于总统服务奖(PVSA)和华盟之星奖(ASLA)的重要通知

关于总统服务奖(PVSA)和华盟之星奖(ASLA)的重要通知

总统服务奖和华盟之星奖是华盟管理的两个重要的奖项,为了鼓励我们的社区,尤其是青少年们可以更多发挥我们的能力,推动华盟“服务社区,传承文化”的使命。 为了更好地管理这两个奖项,同时简化申请流程,给我们的青少年提供更多更好的机会,华盟青少年和教育委员会通过讨论,决定做出如下的改变。 2022年评奖流程 总统服务奖和华盟之星的申请同时于9月1日开放,使用同一个申请表格。

ACAN Approved 41 PVSA Applications in 2020-2021 School Year

ACAN Approved 41 PVSA Applications in 2020-2021 School Year

ACAN proudly announced that 41 applicants have been approved to receive the President’s Volunteering Service Award for the 2020-2021 school year (September 1st, 2020- August 31, 2021). It’s our delight to see so many of our youth are doing wonderful works to serve our community (not just the Asian community, but the community in general)….

ACAN Approved 34 PVSA Applications in 2019-2020 School Year

ACAN Approved 34 PVSA Applications in 2019-2020 School Year

ACAN proudly announced that 34 applicants have been approved to receive the President’s Volunteering Service Award for the 2019-2020 school year (September 1st, 2019- August 31, 2020). It’s our delight to see so many of our youth are doing wonderful works to serve our community (not just the Asian community, but the community in general)….

President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)

President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)

ACAN is proud to announce that we have become the Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program. Immediately after, we can start to certify eligible service hours for our community members and youth toward the Bronze, Silver, and Gold award. This capability is a giant step toward ACAN’s mission to serve our community and foster our heritage.