Chinatown
CYC is a leader and visible community partner in Chinatown, known for our many events and activities that benefit the community. CYC also helps youth who are local to Chinatown gain valuable work experience through the Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education program.
Chinatown is the heart of the local Chinese community, with irreplaceable resources for new immigrants, and Chinese families and businesses with long histories in San Francisco. The neighborhood also has very high density and a larger percentage of seniors than other neighborhoods in the city.
Our work in Chinatown
CYC collaborates closely with many anchor institutions in Chinatown, including the Chinatown YMCA, City College, Chinatown Community Development Center, and with many Chinatown merchants who participate in our events as sponsors and vendors.
CYC participates every year in the Chinatown Springtime Festival, Summer Saturdays on Waverly, Halloween Festival, Lunar New Year Parade, and Autumn Moon Festival.
CYC’s Power Wash Mobile Team are in Chinatown early morning and late at night, keeping the streets hygienic and safe while CYC SF Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Ambassadors direct traffic around the Central Subway construction and ensure everyone gets to their destination.
Have a safe night out at the 9th Annual Chinatown Night Out
The 9th Annual Chinatown Night Out is coming up. Join us for a night of safety, connection, and fun, along with SFPD and community leaders.
“Craving Chinatown” is coming up soon
Join us in Chinatown on July 22 for an extra-yummy community celebration.
Join us in Chinatown for “Summer on Waverly”
Join us for a day of family fun and happy memories in the heart of Chinatown.
Rose Pak Upper Plaza is going strong
Rose Pak Upper Plaza continues to host fun-filled summer events for families and visitors to Chinatown.
Hearts and stomachs full at Craving Chinatown
Craving Chinatown this year dished it up and served up a day of local food and sun.
A joyous start to summer in Chinatown
We kicked off our 2023 Chinatown summer events on Waverly this past Saturday.
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