Purpose Statement

Boston's Chinatown is the oldest Asian-populated neighborhood in New England. Its residents live in a community characterized by the lowest median income and the highest rate of overcrowding of all the neighborhoods in Boston. The growing population of Asian-Americans in Greater Boston and the increasing elderly population have caused a dramatic rise in the issues and challenges faced by the Chinatown community. Through its programs, the volunteers of the Chinatown Committee devote themselves to helping the community deal with its challenges, as well as strengthening intergenerational and cultural ties and awareness. Please note that the programs DO NOT require volunteers to speak an Asian language. For general questions, please contact chtn@hcs, or Weijie Huang (huang13)