As a joint effort of ETCA, ETCS, and OCA, we have opened a China Earthquake Relief account at the ORNL Federal Credit Union. If you wish to have us forward the fund to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation for the Sichuan earthquake relief efforts for you, please make check payable to "China Earthquake - E TN Relief". This is a tax deductable donation.
Alternatively, you may contribute to the Red Cross Society of China (http://www.redcross.org.cn) or American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org) and specify the donation is for the Sichuan earthquake relief efforts. 
China Earthquake Relief
May 24, 2008, a candlelight vigil will be held to honor the people who lost lives in the May 12 earthquake in Sichuan, China. Please join us to wish and pray for the victims. Detail 详情 East Tennessee Candlelight Vigil For 5.12 China Earthquake Victims
About ETCA
| The East Tennessee Chinese Association (ETCA) is an independent, non-for-profit organization founded in 1992 by Chinese and Chinese Americans living in the Knoxville and Oak Ridge region of Tennessee. The primary goal of ETCA is to encourage academic, professional, and cultural exchanges among members; promote activities related to Chinese arts and culture, and foster the recognition and integration of the Chinese community in East Tennessee. ETCA is also actively involved in various charitable fund raising events, and plays an important role in community diversity and cultural programs. |
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ETCA is the original sponsor of the thriving East Tennessee Chinese School, where more than 80 student study Chinese language on Sundays. The Chinese school has become the back bone of the local Chinese community. Other clubs ETCA supports include the Tai-chi club, the Martial Arts (Wushu) Club, and the Knoxville Chinese Chorus Club. ETCA annually hosts picnics, parties (e.g. mid-autumn) and group outings for members and their friends. It co-hosts the annual Grand Chinese New Year Performance Night, which attracts local Chinese and other ethnic Americans in the area.
ETCA strives to bridge different cultures and encourage members to be actively involved in their local communities. Throughout the years, ETCA members have participated in community services such as "feed the needy" and "adopt a road". ETCA is also actively involved in various charitable fund raising events (e.g. donations to flood victims in China in 1998, to earthquake victims in Taiwan in 2001, and the annual Dragon Boat Race which benefits the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministory). Together with other local Chinese organizations, ETCA has played an important role in enriching the diverse culture in the Knoxville/Oak Ridge region. In 2000, ETCA's contributions to the local community were recognized by the Tennessee State House of Representatives with a formal Proclamation.
Last Modified on: Jan. 30, 2006.
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