9.27.24 Maryland State Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr Visited CCACC

On September 17, Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) welcomed Maryland State Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr for a visit. The visit was arranged through enthusiastic contact by Ms. Julie Yang (Board Member of CCACC).  Warmly greeting Delegate Carr on-site were Ms. Rita Lewi (Executive Director of CCACC), Executive Branch managers and Dr. Yuchi Huang (Chairman of CCACC), Ms. Yang.

Everyone took a joyful group photo in the main lobby at first. Afterwards, accompanied by the group, Delegate Carr visited the CCACC Adult Day Healthcare Center (ADHC) and the kitchen. During the tour, she learned about the daily services provided by ADHC, also witnessed firsthand how CCACC provides nutritious meals for the seniors.

In the CCACC Art Gallery, Delegate Carr was captivated by the current exhibition, Journey in Colors, featuring contemporary abstract artist Rana Sharaiha. She wrote "Incredible" in the gallery's guestbook.

The group then proceeded to the CCACC Health Center, where Delegate Carr realized the primary medical services provided by the CCACC Health Center and gained a clearer understanding of how the highly acclaimed it operates.

Ms. Lewi gave a presentation introducing CCACC's organization, operations, and range of services. In her dual role as Director of CCACC Home Care Center, Ms. Lewi also provided an overview of her department and addressed the current challenges that need to be overcome.

Dr. Huang elaborated on the core values of CCACC. Ms. Kate Lu (Director of CCACC Health Center) expressed that with continued strong support from all sides, the center will be able to provide even more healthcare benefits to the community. She mentioned that the CCACC Health Center is currently preparing for the relocation to a new site.

Mr. Chih-Hsiang Li (Co-founder of CCACC & Director of CCACC Sports) gave a brief overview of the current status of CCACC Academy and CCACC Sports. Various activities organized by CCACC Community and Services for CCACC members and the broader community, such as ESOL courses, Senior Planet Computer Class, and Seniors Nutrition Program, were also mentioned.

During the meeting, Ms. Yang enthusiastically shared her thoughts, and everyone enjoyed a lively and engaging conversation. Delegate Carr expressed her deep admiration for the rapid development of CCACC's various community services. She hopes to have the opportunity to secure resources in the future to jointly serve residents of different ethnic backgrounds in the community. Her visit coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival and the 16th anniversary of ADHC, CCACC presented Delegate Carr with a box of mooncakes. Additionally, she tasted the stir-fried rice cakes freshly prepared by the CCACC kitchen.

To date, Maryland State Delegate Mr. Joseph Vogel, Montgomery County Councilmember Ms. Marilyn Balcombe, and Maryland State Delegate Mr. Ryan Spiegel have all visited CCACC. We hope that, after witnessing firsthand and hearing directly about the challenges and needs faced in serving the community, these distinguished visitors will actively assist CCACC in advancing the well-being of the community.

(Article by CCACC Administrative Office)

Front Row: Ms. Rita Lewi (Executive Director of CCACC); Back row from left to right: Ms. May Zhou (Executive Secretary of CCACC), Ms. Julie Yang (Board Member of CCACC), Maryland State Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr, Mr. Chih-Hsiang Li (Co-founder of CCACC & Director of CCACC Sports), Ms. Kate Lu (Director of CCACC Health Center), Ms. Li-Fang C. Liu (Deputy Executive Director of CCACC), Dr. Yuchi Huang (Chairman of CCACC).

Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr visited the photo memorial wall in the first-floor hallway.

Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr had a lively and enjoyable conversation with everyone at CCACC Art Gallery.

Everyone took a group photo at the CCACC Health Center.

Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr listened to presentations by Ms. Rita and the heads of various divisions in the conference room.