Our Six Month Financial Update: $250,000+ Back Into Chinatown
It’s hard to believe we recently surpassed our first six months as a grassroots initiative. So much and so little seems to have changed. While we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, major economic loss, a continued fight for racial justice, political turmoil, natural disasters… we really had to take a step back to appreciate what is good in the world, and that starts with you, our donors. Together, we have put back more than $250,000 into Chinatown’s small businesses. Thank you.
‘Dumplings Gotta Give’ Dumpling Drive Raised $2K and Donated Over 425 Bags of Dumplings to Food Pantries in Chinatown
To celebrate National Dumpling Day on Sept 26th, Welcome to Chinatown and ciaooo! mag organized a dumpling donation drive from Chinatown favorites 88 Lan Zhou and Super Taste to support Project EATS and UA3. This was a twin effort to not only support these at-risk businesses but to also provide good food to those in need. With your help, these donations provided 88 Lan Zhou and Super Taste with $1,000+ in business, each, and 425 bags of dumplings donated to the two food pantries.
Partnering with Feed the Frontlines to Connect Chinatown’s Restaurants with New Yorkers in Need
Community and supporting small businesses are central tenants to the Welcome to Chinatown mission. By partnering with Feed the Frontlines, we’re able to connect Chinatown’s restaurants with people in need.
Now Showing: WtC x Asian CineVision’s Movie Theatre Deluxe Snack Box
In mid-1900’s Manhattan’s Chinatown, Asian Americans had multiple Chinese language theaters that have since shuttered their doors. Nostalgia for these institutions that exclusively celebrated foreign films and cultural awareness is what inspired our Movie Theatre Deluxe Snack Box