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Sam Wan and SCIDpda to be honored at ICHS Bloom Gala

April 22, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

International Community Health Services (ICHS) will honor Sam Wan, former CEO of Kin On Health Care Center, and the Seattle Chinatown-International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), a longtime nonprofit partner, with the Bamboo Award for Health at its Bloom Gala on April 27. ICHS Foundation Executive Director Ron Chew said Wan and SCIDpda “exemplify […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, Sam Wan, VOL 38 NO 17 | APRIL 20 - APRIL 26

Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary: Let’s hear it from our readers

November 16, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The only weekly English-edition newspaper serving the Asian community in the state of Washington for 35 years.   “Editor, publisher, founder, fundraiser, mother, wife, daughter, mentor and friend. I am truly in awe of the impact [Assunta] and the Northwest Asian Weekly have had on so many lives, including my own. My sincere congratulations on […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2017, Adam Smith, Beth Takekawa, Bill Tashima, CHARLIE JAMES, Cindy Ryu, DALE MINAMI, Daryl Campbell, Dennis Lam, Eddie Rye, Eugene Tagawa, Fred Yee, Frederick Su, Gary Tang, Herb Tsuchiya, James Doane, Jay Inslee, Jean Godden, Joan Yoshitomi, Joaquin Uy, John Chen, Karen Yoshitomi, LOUISE MATSUMOTO, Lori Matsukawa, MAY SHING, MINH-DUC NGUYEN, Mac Crary, Michael Itti, Mike Fong, NWAW's 35TH ANNIVERSARY, Nate Miles, PATSY YAMADA, Peter Kwon, Rosa Leung, Sam Wan, Sherwin Tsao, TERRY LAU, TRACEY WONG, Teresita Batayola, Tim Otani, Vi Mar, Wayne Lau

Kin On CEO Sam Wan to retire

August 17, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEATTLE – After 32 years of leadership and dedication, Kin On CEO Sam Wan is set to retire on Dec. 31, 2017, according to the organization’s Aug. 15 news release. Wan said, “Kin On has been a huge part of my life. It’s hard to believe that it has been over 30 years since we […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2017, Sam Wan, VOL 36 NO 34 | AUGUST 19 - AUGUST 25

Grand opening of Kin On’s new community center

October 23, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

As part of the expansion project to transform into an aging-friendly campus, Kin On revealed its new 2,600-square-foot community center on Oct. 15. The center serves as the new home of the Kin On Healthy Living Program, which helps enable Asian American adults, aged 50 and older, to stay physically fit, mentally sharp, and socially […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Kin On, Sam Wan, VOL 35 NO 43 | OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28

Volunteers of the year

January 12, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The 2014 Bertha Tsuchiya Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to long time supporter and dedicated volunteers, Larry Luke and Raymond Leong. The Kin On Golf Tournament Planning Committee was awarded the group volunteer award in recognition of their support in raising nearly $400K for Kin On over the last 14 years.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Anniversary Gala, Bellevue Westin, Benton Ong, Calvin Locke, Herb Tsuchiya, Kin On, Larry Luke, Raymond Leong, Sam Wan, Seattle Asian, Vol 34 No 3 | January 10 - January 16

Wise words on aging gracefully

September 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

What do you wish you would have known when you were in your 20s? “1. Don’t be afraid to start a business at a young age. 2. Surround yourself with people you aspire to be. 3. Never take your health for granted. 4. Always do what is right over what is easy. 5. Marry well. […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2014, CEO, Christine Takada, Doris Koo, Dorothy Wong, Gei Chan, Healthy Aging Community Center, Jeffrey Hattori, Ken Tao, Nate Miles, Nikkei Concerns, Nikkei Horizons, Patrick Yalung, Paula Houston, Sam Wan, Senior Services, Vol 33 No 40 | Septembe 27 - October 3

Kin On takes part in two fundraisers, raises over $40,000

May 27, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Kin On hosted their second annual Karaoke Fundraiser on May 19 at China Harbor Restaurant, raising proceeds towards the expansion and renovation of the organization’s properties.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee, China Harbor Restaurant, Expansion Project, Karaoke Fundraiser, Kin On, Rosa Leung, Sam Wan, Seattle Children, Ted Hsueh, Vol 32 No 22 | May 25 - May 31

Suspense builds for Seattle Chinese Post’s 30th anniversary celebration

May 4, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The suspense ended at the Seattle Chinese Post (SCP)’s 30th anniversary dinner on April 22 at the House of Hong

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: 2012, 30th anniversary, Assunta Ng, Chinatown, Hong Kong, Hong Restaurant, IDEC, International District, John Yam, Kam Yen Jan, Northwest Asian Weekly, SCP, Sam Wan, Seattle Chinese Post, Taiwan, Vol 31 No 19 | May 5 - May 11, Washington State Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzales

Sept. 25: Kin On raises nearly $100,000 at anniversary event

October 7, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Kin On Health Care Center and Community Care Network raised nearly $100,000 at their “Celebrating the Silver Striving for Gold” Auction Dinner.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Charlene Lee, Chinese, Community Care Network, Healthy Aging Community Center, Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Jerry Lee, Kin On, Sam Wan, Vol 29 No 41 | October 9 - October 15

Asians overcome cultural stigmas in order to treat Alzheimer’s

September 16, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“In Asian culture, nobody will disagree with you if you want to take care of the elders,” said Sam Wan, chief executive officer and a founding member of Kin On,

Filed Under: Community News, Health Tagged With: 2010, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Chinese, Chris Gregoire, Columbia City, Community Care Network, Dementia Support, Healthy Aging Center, Jane Wong, Kin On, King County, Lucas Anderson, NIA, Sam Wan, Vol 29 No 38 | September 18 - September 24, language

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