Why do you volunteer—why is it important to you? I have taken time to join in different volunteer actives since I was studying in middle school. I have children now, so I hope they can know the importance of helping the disadvantaged. When we join the activities, we can create our own memories, which is important for me. What organizations do you volunteer for regularly? Continue reading “Employee Spotlight: Jessica Leong”
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Employee Spotlight: Diane Lee
Has anyone in your life influenced you to prioritize giving back through volunteering? My mother influenced me to prioritize giving back through volunteering. My mom was a kind person, and my idol. When she saw elderly citizens in the street, she would buy them food and talk to them. She always visited the elderly people who lived alone and helped them clean their houses. When my mom was alive, she always helped people and received many medals and prizes from the MacauContinue reading “Employee Spotlight: Diane Lee”
Employee Spotlight: Barb Allcock
Why do you volunteer—why is it important to you? I volunteer because the opportunities to help others are endless. So many people are in need, and it makes me feel like I’m doing something right for our world when I can help meet those needs. Name an organization(s) you volunteer for regularly? How were you introducedContinue reading “Employee Spotlight: Barb Allcock”
Employee Spotlight: Anna Chan
Hi, Today let me introduce to you all about our traditional dragon boat festival, it is also called “Duanwu Jie” in Chinese. The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday which occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar. Normally we will eat rice dumplings called “zhong” and watch Dragon Boat Races as part of the ceremonies on thatContinue reading “Employee Spotlight: Anna Chan”
Diwali Spotlight: Divya Piplani
Diwali is more than a festival for many Indians like me living away from our homes, it’s a feeling of victory and prosperity! Diwali is celebrated to honor lord Rama who returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya, after staying in exile for 14 years during which he fought and won battle against evil king Ravana. It is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, andContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Divya Piplani”
Diwali Spotlight: Trisha Singh
Diwali is the festival of lights. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the homecoming of the triumphant Lord Ram after 14 years in exile. As evil is warded off, there becomes more room for light in life. So, it is also the day we hold prayers to invite Goddess Laxmi and Lord GaneshContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Trisha Singh”
Diwali Spotlight: Abhishikta Vanga
Diwali or Deepavali (as called in the southern part of India) – the festival of lights has all the charm, grandeur and is one of the most gloriously celebrated of all Indian festivals. It is celebrated on the new moon day (Kartika Amavasya) when there is supreme darkness everywhere which is why the whole ofContinue reading “Diwali Spotlight: Abhishikta Vanga”
Filipinx Heritage Month: Michelle Montanano
How do you celebrate your heritage? Teaching my kids about Filipino culture – reading books about the Philippines and traditions, my Mom loves to teach the kids phrases and words, using respectful terms for elders (Lola, Lolo, Kuya, Ate, Tita, Tita, Ninong, Ninang), incorporating Filipino toys Growing up, I rarely called my brother by hisContinue reading “Filipinx Heritage Month: Michelle Montanano”
Latinx Heritage Month: Karen Quintana
My name is Karen Quintana and my story began back in 1987 in beautiful Los Angeles, California. My father, a recent immigrant from El Salvador, and my mother, a recent immigrant from Guatemala, had just welcomed me into this world. They had both left their home countries to escape the civil war that went onContinue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Karen Quintana”
Latinx Heritage Month: Martha Garcia
Spotify Playlist Honoring Latinx Heritage Month by Martha Garciahttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6egA8Ige8H3Q3FVDbASnFe?si=uIfz3jjgQ0KVoJhtSGTh6g Question: What does this month of reflection mean to you? Answer: For me, it’s a reminder about the importance of celebrating my culture and ancestors. It’s also a reminder about the importance of being myself and honoring my roots. Question: Given the pandemic and national reckoningContinue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Martha Garcia”
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