Programs & Community
Celebrating 50 years as the Young Lions
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Celebrating 50 years as the Young Lions 〰️
Programs
Since 1973, CCY and CCYL have performed throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions.
Through our collective efforts we were able to start other projects, which we call the Chinatown Community Youths Program. The program offers activities such as sports, counseling services, field trips, music appreciation, Asian dancing and Lion dancing. The program offers activities such as sports, counseling services, field trips, music appreciation, Asian dancing and lion dancing.
The programs that have been provided to our youths have been solely funded through the diligence and hard work of our members, volunteers and member families. Today our program participation has grown from 9 members to 500 active members.
How to join
We are teaching in a Chinatown location in a joint collaboration with Hamilton Madison House. No fees.
Age restrictions can vary from 7 years and up.
Community Service
Volunteering at Hamilton Madison House for Hurricane Sandy relief
The Young Lions services not only the Chinese community, but we donate our services to other agencies that need our support. We have performed in hospitals, nursing homes, senior citizen centers, schools, day care centers, settlement houses, Head Start programs, Asian festivals, etc.
List of past volunteer events
Food pantries - COVID 19, Hurricane Sandy
Head Start programs
Hamilton House - 1200 meals served
