Donaldina Cameron House

10/20/2026

(Open to Middle AND High Schoolers!)
🎤First impressions matter. Make yours count!
Calling all middle and high schoolers! Ever been asked, “Tell me about yourself,” and suddenly didn't know what to say? 🤔
Whether you're preparing for a college interview, applying for your first job, or meeting new people, knowing how to introduce yourself with confidence can open doors to new opportunities!
Join us for The Perfect Introduction, a FREE interactive workshop designed to help high school students discover what makes them unique and communicate it with confidence.
RSVP HERE: https://luma.com/fqcyv3i7
✨ What you'll learn:
Create your own personal brand statement
Introduce yourself in 20 words or less
Make a positive, lasting first impression
Pitch yourself and your experiences in just 15 or 30 seconds
🎙Meet your coach: Rebecca Okamoto
Rebecca is a communications coach, speaker, and former Procter & Gamble executive who has led teams across North America, Latin America, and Asia. She'll share practical strategies to help you stand out and tell your story with confidence.
🗓October 28, 2026
🕓 4–6 PM
📍 Cameron House, San Francisco Chinatown
For middle and high school students
Your story matters. Learn how to tell it in a way people remember!
📩Questions or accessibility needs? Email Briana at [email protected].

10/19/2026

We Have an Attitude of Gratitude…FOR YOU!

So many of you, whether brand new to our mission or longtime supporters, show Cameron House love in so many ways, big, small, loud, subtle, and everything in between. We want to take a moment to thank a few folks for their recent remarkable contributions. If you see these thoughtful people around, be sure to give them a high five or pat on the back for their generosity, which keeps Cameron House going strong.

Thanks to the generosity of donor Ron Gin, our youth enjoyed one of their favorite summer activities—hands-on STEM! His gift of STEM kits expanded our inventory and inspired curiosity, creativity, and countless hours of learning throughout the summer.

Feeling inspired? Want to be like Ron? Cameron House now has an Amazon Wishlist!
Click on the link to help purchase the items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QJKCGXP959JE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?

10/16/2026

Empowering Chinatown’s Seniors with SF Trash Talk: Learning About Our City’s Waste

Cameron House hosted “SF Trash Talk 三藩市城市垃圾問題！” , a community educational workshop focused on one of San Francisco’s most talked-about issues: trash and waste in our city. We were honored to have Vincent Yuen and Jessica Li from Refuse Refuse SF as our guest speakers. Through their slide presentation, they guided us through: What is the problem in SF? Why is it so important? What solutions exist? What can each of us do? Many participants shared that they learned a lot and plan to put these practices into action in the future.

When we give seniors opportunities to learn, we empower them to stay connected, informed, and engaged in the community. By teaching seniors about proper trash disposal and keeping our neighborhoods clean, we are not only supporting healthier, cleaner lives for our seniors—we are also helping make San Francisco a cleaner and more welcoming city for everyone.

Your donation can help Cameron House provide more educational workshops and meaningful learning opportunities for seniors.

Every contribution helps us create more opportunities for seniors to learn, connect, and make a positive impact in their community. Help provide more educational workshops for seniors today

Donate here: https://go.cameronhouse.org/l/857693/2025-01-03/2pwnk5

10/15/2026

📣 October 28 panel update: Thanks to the support of the Asian Business League- SF, Keith Koo Keith Koo is joining us!
We’re excited to welcome Keith to our career pivot panel. A former technology executive at Cisco and HP and former Managing Director at MUFG, Keith is now Vice President at US Capital and host of Silicon Valley Insider®. Keith brings experience navigating his own career changes—and insights from interviewing founders, investors, and leaders across industries about theirs.
As AI reshapes work and raises fears about roles being replaced, how do we decide when to pivot, which strengths to build on, and what comes next? We’re excited to hear his perspective. Join us October 28 at Cameron House for an evening of honest career conversations and community connection.
✨ Free headshots for the first 40 participants + food included.
🔗 RSVP through the link in our bio!

10/14/2026

Attention TEENS: Make Your First Impression Count

Know a teen or young adult who could use a confidence boost? Share this with them! 💛

Make Your First Impression Count

When someone asks, “Tell me about yourself,” do you know what to say?

Cameron House is hosting an interactive workshop with communications coach Rebecca Okamoto to help teens and young adults tell their stories with confidence and make a strong first impression.

Whether they’re preparing for a job interview, meeting new people, applying for opportunities, networking, or simply want to feel more comfortable talking about themselves, this workshop will give them practical tools they can use in school, work, and beyond.

Participants will learn how to:
✨ Identify what makes their experiences unique
✨ Introduce themselves in 20 words or less
✨ Make a memorable first impression
✨ Turn their experiences into a 15- or 30-second introduction
✨ Adapt their introduction for interviews, networking, and professional settings

You already have a story worth telling. Learn how to tell it so people remember you.

RSVP ASAP here!: https://luma.com/fqcyv3i7

First impressions matter! A great introduction can be a door opener to new possibilities. But did you know in today’s reality, you only have seconds to turn…

10/12/2026

We Have an Attitude of Gratitude…FOR YOU!

Community in Action!

Twenty volunteers from Google’s Asians in Marketing Employee Resource Group spent their lunch break giving back to the community!

Together, they purchased items from the Asian Women’s Shelter’s priority needs list and assembled 50 activity kits in Culbertson Hall filled with crayons, coloring sheets, LEGO sets, and other fun items. Each kit included a handwritten note of love and support. 💌

The volunteers also took a tour of Cameron House and learned more about our community, culture, and history.

Asian Women’s Shelter’s Truc commended the effort and collaboration, saying that the items provided were thoughtful and very useful for their shelter residents. Thank you, to the Google volunteers for spending their time creating something thoughtful and meaningful for local families.

Want to make a difference in your community? Consider volunteering with Cameron House! 💛

👉 Learn more about ways to get involved, sign up for our monthly news-letters!
https://cameronhouse.org/contact-us/subscribe-to-newsletters/

10/09/2026

Our Chinese Cancer Support Group recently came together for a special bilingual art workshop with UCSF Art for Recovery. 💛

Led by Jun Jun Li, participants created bamboo ink paintings while enjoying time together, sharing encouragement, and expressing themselves through art.

The goal wasn’t to create a “perfect” painting. It was to relax, be present, and enjoy creating together.

At one point, a participant looked at her painting and said, “It doesn’t look like bamboo at all. Why can’t I paint it well?”

Another participant responded, “If you believe that it is bamboo, then it is bamboo. What matters is you, not what others think. Let’s just enjoy the moment.”

That simple exchange captured the heart of the workshop: art doesn’t have to be perfect to have meaning. Participants were encouraged to trust their own creativity and let go of worrying about how others might see their work.

At the end, everyone placed their paintings together. Each painting was different, but together they created something beautiful—just like the community itself. 🌿

Some participants even noticed that their paintings looked different when viewed from a distance:

“When I looked closely at my own painting, I thought it didn’t look very good. But now that I see it from far away, it looks much better. It looks more complete!”

Sometimes, stepping back helps us see the bigger picture. And sometimes, creating something together is what makes it beautiful. 💛

Learn more about how you can get involved and or join on our website.
https://cameronhouse.org/programs-and-services/cancer-support/

Instructor / Partner Organization

The workshop was made possible through the support and connection of Ms. Donna Lau, whose involvement with cancer support and connection to UCSF Art for Recovery helped open the door for Cameron House to explore this bilingual art workshop. Ms. Lau also joined us in bringing a warm and positive presence to the group, sharing her perspective on living in the moment and noticing the small moments of beauty around us.

The workshop was facilitated by Jun Jun Li, a facilitator with UCSF Art for Recovery team. Jun Jun guided participants through the bamboo painting activity and created a warm, welcoming space where everyone could explore art at their own pace.

10/07/2026

☀️ What an amazing summer at Cameron House!

We recently wrapped up our Summer Adventures Program with a joyful Summer Showcase celebrating everything our students learned and accomplished. From student-written skits and Kung Fu to Ribbon Dance and Dragon Dance, our students brought so much energy to the stage! 🎭🐉

But the best part of summer happened beyond the stage. Students built academic skills, explored AI, learned practical life skills, went on field trips, camped overnight, made new friends, and grew in confidence and independence.

Most importantly, they found a place where they felt safe, welcomed, and connected. 💛

Your support helps make experiences like these possible. Donate today to help Cameron House create more opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and belong.

Donate here: https://go.cameronhouse.org/l/857693/2025-01-03/2pwnk5

09/28/2026

Can I really pivot? Can I stay true to my values at work?

If you’ve been questioning where your career is headed, wondering how AI might change your field, or trying to find more purpose in your work, you’re not alone.

On October 28, Cameron House NextGen is bringing together professionals and community leaders for two candid conversations

Link in BIO to RSVP via our LinkTree!!

🔄 Can I Really Pivot? Hear how people changed fields, carried their skills into new roles, and navigated the uncertainty of starting again.

💬 Can I Stay True to My Values at Work? Talk honestly about pressure, difficult tradeoffs, speaking up, and finding fulfillment within imperfect systems.

Whether you’re employed, seeking work, between roles, or considering a change, come with your questions—and stay to connect with others navigating the same things. This event is catered to young and mid-career professionals!

📸 Free professional headshots for the first 40 attendees to arrive
🍽️ Food included
🚗 Transportation available for attendees with accessibility or financial needs

October 28 6:00-8:30 PM | Cameron House NextGen

Forrest Liu is a San Francisco community organizer and political consultant. Before entering politics, he worked in finance, making his career a compelling example of professional reinvention and values-driven change. He later co-founded Dear Community, which grew from pandemic-era efforts to protect Asian elders, support Chinatown businesses, and respond to anti-Asian violence. Forrest has worked on local political campaigns and is part of the founding team behind Garry’s List by Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator.

Hwanghah Jeong is the owner of Jilli SF, a modern Korean makgeolli and tapas bar in San Francisco that Bar Magazine recently named one of the city’s 10 best bars. Before entering hospitality, she worked as a user-experience designer at Airbnb and several AI companies. Her move from screens to spaces grew out of a belief that experience design doesn’t stop at the interface. At Jilli, she applies a holistic UX approach to physical space, designing every touchpoint of the guest journey, from lighting and flow to menu, sound, and service, as one connec

09/09/2026

This October, Cameron House is launching a small mentorship pilot connecting emerging professionals with experienced mentors who can offer career guidance, encouragement, and practical insight.

We’re seeking mentors who can commit to:
✨Meeting with one mentee four to five times
✨Approximately one hour per session
✨Sharing professional experience, guidance, and support
✨Completing a short feedback survey afterward

Meetings may take place virtually and will be scheduled at mutually convenient times. While we hope most sessions will occur in October, pairs will have flexibility if scheduling requires some meetings to happen later.
Because this is a small pilot, not every mentor who applies will necessarily be matched. We will only create matches when there is meaningful alignment between a mentor’s experience and preferences and a mentee’s goals.

Apply to become a mentor by September 21!
Mentors will hear about their match by September 25.
Matched pairs will be introduced by September 28.
Interested in helping an emerging professional navigate their next chapter?

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEQNA7zXeLDrZJnWlFViNrU7iuBAKjkp2Xf-YT4mVQhrtUVA/viewform