Tzu Chi USA Northeast Region

Tzu Chi USA Northeast Region The foundation focuses on four major missions: charity, medicine, education, and humanistic culture.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is an international humanitarian organization which provides material, financial, and spiritual aid for those who need it in the community. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian organization with Special Consultative Status in the United Nation's Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). The foundation also engages in international d

isaster relief, bone marrow donation, community volunteerism, and environmental protection. “Tzu Chi” means “compassion and relief.”

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation was established in 1966 in Hualien by Venerable Dharma Master Cheng Yen. From the first 30 supporters, housewives who saved two cents from their grocery money each day to help the poor, the foundation has grown to nearly 10 million volunteers and supporters in over 50 countries, and has provided international relief work in over 70 countries to people suffering from disasters such as the Southeast Asia tsunami, Myanmar cyclone, and earthquakes in Turkey, Pakistan, Sichuan China, Haiti and Chile. Dharma Master Cheng Yen believes that the lack of altruistic love for others has been the root of many problems in this world, but with sustained kindness, mercy and giving, harmony and peace can be achieved. Thus, the foundation’s guiding principle is to “help the poor and educate the rich” – to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and receivers. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

08/19/2026

At Tzu Chi, compassion knows no boundaries. 💙

We serve people regardless of nationality, language, immigration status, ethnicity, or any other perceived division.

Hear from recipients at our June 21, 2026 dental outreach as they share what receiving free dental care from Tzu Chi meant to them. 🦷✨

Donate to support our medical and dental outreach, as well as our other charitable endeavors. With a qualifying donation, you can join us at this year’s charity gala!
Learn more and donate: https://tzuchi.us/ny/gala

08/18/2026

Youth leadership begins with giving young people opportunities to see how compassion can become action. 💙

At the Tzu Chi Center in New York City, Tzu Chi USA encourages youth to engage with UN side events, explore humanitarian work, and learn how Tzu Chi supports refugees and communities around the world.

The hope is that these experiences spark something lasting. An inspiration to return home ready to serve, whether by volunteering with Tzu Chi, helping at school, or finding new ways to give back in their own communities.

🌱 By opening doors for young people today, we can help nurture compassionate leaders for tomorrow.
✨ Learn more: https://tzuchi.us/what-we-do/gpyd

Helping our neighbors see a little clearer. 👁️💙On July 19, Tzu Chi Long Island Branch hosted a free vision clinic. Thank...
08/18/2026

Helping our neighbors see a little clearer. 👁️💙

On July 19, Tzu Chi Long Island Branch hosted a free vision clinic. Thanks to the spacious setup on the lower level, everything ran smoothly, from check-in to eye exams and frame fittings. In total, the team served 23 local residents, providing 23 eye exams, 22 pairs of custom glasses, and 1 prescription.

Among the 21 volunteers on-site were several young faces who jumped right in, learning basic eye care procedures from our doctors and helping keep the day running seamlessly.

A big thank you to our medical team and volunteers for giving their time to care for our community’s vision!

Donate and support our medical outreach and other charitable endeavors. All qualifying donations will earn you a place at our annual charity gala!
Learn more and donate: https://tzuchi.us/ny/gala

08/17/2026

Meet some of the inspiring recipients of Tzu Chi USA Northeast Region’s annual scholarship 🎓💙

Hear how this support is helping students pursue higher education, overcome challenges, and take meaningful steps toward their dreams.

Support our scholarship program and other charitable endeavors with your generosity. With a qualifying donation, you can join us at our annual charity gala!
Learn more and donate: https://tzuchi.us/ny/gala

Teamwork, determination, and community spirit were on full display as the newly formed Tzu Chi Long Island Dragon Boat T...
08/14/2026

Teamwork, determination, and community spirit were on full display as the newly formed Tzu Chi Long Island Dragon Boat Team made its debut at the North Hempstead OPA Dragon Boat Festival! 🚣

Made up of 20 parents, students, and teachers from Tzu Chi Academy, Long Island, the team competed together for the very first time and proudly earned second place in their division's finals. More than a race, the experience strengthened bonds, built confidence, and embodied the spirit of unity and perseverance that defines Tzu Chi.

Congratulations to our incredible paddlers on an inspiring first competition. We can't wait to see where this journey takes you next!

08/13/2026

Step inside Tzu Chi USA’s regular food distributions in Flushing, New York, where compassion takes action. 💙

Volunteers from our Northeast Region Office regularly serve hundreds of care recipients with fresh groceries, working alongside local supermarkets and community partners to bring nourishment, support, and care to our neighbors.

Explore the impact of our food distributions and other charitable initiatives: https://tzuchi.us/ny

08/12/2026

What makes volunteering with Tzu Chi so special? 💙

Hear directly from some of our inspiring youth volunteers at the Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Long Island Open House as they share what volunteering means to them, and how giving their time, energy, and compassion can create meaningful connections and lasting impact. 🌱✨

Through service, young volunteers have the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the joy that comes from helping others. Their stories remind us that no act of kindness is too small to make a difference.

Explore events and volunteer opportunities with us: https://tzuchi.us/events

Every week, compassion is served one warm meal at a time. 💙On July 20, three dedicated Tzu Chi USA volunteers delivered ...
08/11/2026

Every week, compassion is served one warm meal at a time. 💙

On July 20, three dedicated Tzu Chi USA volunteers delivered and distributed 115 hot meals to care recipients through the Manhattan Family Service Center’s weekly hot meal program. We’re especially grateful to the volunteers who transported the freshly prepared meals from Flushing to Manhattan, making this service possible.

The kindness didn’t stop there. As the volunteers arrived, several care recipients stepped in to help carry the meals into the service center, while many also placed their spare change into Tzu Chi’s bamboo banks, turning gratitude into generosity and keeping the cycle of love growing.

Together, these small acts of compassion create lasting ripples of kindness. 💙

Support our charitable endeavors with a donation: http://tzuchi.us/Northeast-Gala

08/10/2026

🌱 Eight years of hope, dedication, and love blossoms into a new beginning! 🌱

With near 100 guests in attendance, we celebrated the grand opening of the Tzu Chi Long Island Education Center and Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Long Island Great Love Preschool in Syosset, New York on August 5, our fifth Tzu Chi preschool in the United States. 🏫✨

Tzu Chi Global Volunteers Director Stephen Huang and Tzu Chi USA CEO Debbie Lee thanked the volunteers whose eight years of effort made the center possible, while sharing Dharma Master Cheng Yen's blessings for its future. The new campus will nurture children through bilingual learning, character education, and compassion, while offering educational and cultural programs that bring people together across cultures, languages, and backgrounds. 📚❤️

The event was honored by Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Christine Liu, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino, who presented official citations recognizing Tzu Chi's enduring commitment to education, compassion, and community service.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who made this historic day possible, as we look forward to cultivating children’s education alongside Long Island’s communities.

🔗 Learn more about Tzu Chi Long Island Education Center and Great Love Preschool, Long Island: https://tzuchiliec.org/

🎉 A new chapter begins for Tzu Chi in New York!On August 5, 2026, Tzu Chi officially celebrated the grand opening of the...
08/07/2026

🎉 A new chapter begins for Tzu Chi in New York!

On August 5, 2026, Tzu Chi officially celebrated the grand opening of the Tzu Chi Long Island Education Center and Great Love Preschool, marking the launch of the first Great Love Preschool in the U.S. East Coast.

Nearly 100 guests, including Tzu Chi volunteers from Taiwan and across the United States, community leaders, and local supporters, gathered to celebrate this historic milestone in Tzu Chi's educational mission.

The celebration featured a vibrant traditional lion dance, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony symbolizing a bright future for children and families. Tzu Chi Global Volunteers Director Stephen Huang and Tzu Chi USA CEO Debbie Lee thanked the countless volunteers whose unwavering dedication over the past eight years made this vision a reality. CEO Debbie Lee also shared a special congratulatory message from Dharma Master Cheng Yen, offering blessings and hopes for the center's future.

The event was honored by the presence of distinguished community leaders, including Town of North Hempstead Councilmember Christine Liu, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino, who presented official citations recognizing Tzu Chi's enduring commitment to education, compassion, and community service. We are also grateful to the representatives from TECO who attended, including TECO Ambassador Tom Chih-Chiang Lee and Director of Culture Center of TECO in NY Blanca Yi Ju Wang.

Together, we're planting seeds of wisdom, kindness, and hope for generations to come. 💙🌱

Learn more about Tzu Chi Long Island Education Center and Great Love Preschool, Long Island: https://tzuchiliec.org/

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