Announcing Our 1st Round Longevity Fund Grantees
We created The Longevity Fund to help fill the gap for Chinatown’s small businesses, who were often left behind from many of the public and private loan and grant programs available for COVID-19 relief. Through your generous donations, we were able to fund our first round of grantees. Today, we’re excited to announce our first 10 businesses receiving our Longevity Fund grant!
Business Spotlight: Kwok’s Food King
Kwok’s Food King is a local takeout spot tucked under the Manhattan Bridge. The business has been around for 45 years and is still family owned and operated. Read on to learn which famous superstar paid their humble restaurant a visit.
The Clock is Ticking in the Final Push for Lower Manhattan’s Participation in the 2020 Census
Don’t delay, fill out the 2020 Census today at https://my2020census.gov/ and spread the word to your family. There are only 9 questions that will determine your community’s future for the next 10 years.
Business Spotlight: KK Discount
Mr. & Mrs. Li came to America with only a few dollars in their pocket to start a new life. With every penny saved, they opened KK Discount Store more than 30 years ago, and it has been their pride and joy to serve the community for so many years. Read on about one of our Longevity Fund grant recipients.
Business Spotlight: Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen
If you’re visiting Chinatown this Lunar New Year, you’ve got to stop by this restaurant with Malaysian roots.