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 […]
Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary: Let’s hear it from our readers
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 […]
Kin On CEO Sam Wan to retire
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 […]
Grand opening of Kin On’s new community center
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 […]
Volunteers of the year
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.
Wise words on aging gracefully
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. […]
Kin On takes part in two fundraisers, raises over $40,000
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.
Suspense builds for Seattle Chinese Post’s 30th anniversary celebration
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
Sept. 25: Kin On raises nearly $100,000 at anniversary event
The Kin On Health Care Center and Community Care Network raised nearly $100,000 at their “Celebrating the Silver Striving for Gold” Auction Dinner.
Asians overcome cultural stigmas in order to treat Alzheimer’s
“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,