Charity Cultural Services Center offers two programs that provide support services to new immigrant Asian families; Families in Transition (FIT) and the Ancient Wisdom Program.

CCSC began the Families in Transition (FIT) program in 1993 to support vulnerable youth. Mayor Willie Brown writes, "(the) FIT program is a model in helping over 500 youths and parents to achieve in school and successfully adjust to a new way of life here. We owe you...an enormous debt for your great service."

In partnership with the Goldman Fund and the Charter Oak Foundation, CCSC offers a service called the "Ancient Wisdom Project". This project joins the historical knowledge of the seniors at On-Lok and the Self -Help for the Elderly Centers with the computer and English language skills being developed by the FIT youth.

Together, they develop a web site to preserve Chinese American heritage and narrow the digital divide thereby empowering all participants and increasing the workplace viability of the FIT youth.

For more information, please E-mail program@charitycultural.org or call us at 415-989-8224.

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