Events in San Jose

August 26, 2023 - Community Festival hosted by Vietnamese American Organization and the Vietnamese American Cultural Center

Mekong teamed up with the Vietnamese American Organization and many other health and community-based organizations to provide resources to our Vietnamese community. The event took place at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center where community members celebrated with fun games and activities, raffles, musical performances, and cultural food. Mayor of San Jose, Matt Mahan, attended the event to show his support and made time to stop by our booth to say hello and thanked us for our service.

August 19, 2023 - Re-imagining the Unhoused hosted by San Jose Public Library

Our Wellness Center partnered with San Jose Public Library and other community/health agencies to assist individuals and families experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness. This event provided mobile showers, clothes/food distribution, housing information, and other resources to those in need. We are proud to be a part of impactful events such as this one and will continue to support our unhoused community.

July 29, 2023 - 7^th Annual Superhero Festival at San Jose History Park hosted by San Andreas Regional Center

We believe that everyone, despite their background and challenges, deserves equal access to community resources and to live life to their fullest potential. It was Mekong’s second time attending the San Andreas Regional Center’s Annual Superhero 5k walk/run and Festival to support individuals with differing abilities. The event was located at San Jose History Park, with over 60 service providers and community-based organizations that came together to share information about services offered in the community. The wellness team had a great time dressing up in superhero costumes to fit in with the theme and show support. The team enjoyed all the music and dance performances by the College of Adaptive Arts, Latizmo Hip Hop, and the New Hope Band Music Camp Band, who all provide equitable and positive experience to individuals with disabilities who historically have not had access to higher education and extracurricular activities such as in dance and music.

July 22, 2023 - Minority Mental Health Awareness hosted by Hellyer Neighborhood Association and Santa Clara Couty of Behavioral Healthl

Mekong Community Center attended the 3^rd Annual Minority Mental Wellness Resource Fair to assist Hellyer Neighborhood Association and Santa Clara County of Behavioral Health in bringing mental health awareness to the community and helping to eliminate the stigma. The event was held at Hellyer Park where many health and other non-profit organizations came together to provide resources to the community. The event held a free screening area, giveaways, games and activities, entertainment that celebrated diversity, culture, and more. The wellness team enjoyed meeting individuals and families who stopped by Mekong’s booth to share their stories, concerns, and needs with us. We look forward to the 4^th Annual Resource Fair and continuing to help build a healthier and stronger community.

January 27 and February 4, 2023 - Lunar New Year Celebration with San Jose Public Library and the San Jose Chinese School

We are grateful for our partnership with San Jose Public Library. Over the years, the library has grown tremendously. It is more than just books and a learning environment. It has and continues to open its doors to all individuals with diverse backgrounds, provide a safe space, and collaborate with various local organizations to provide community resources for those in need. On January 27^th, 2023, Mekong was invited to celebrate Lunar New Year at Tully Community Branch Library. We celebrated with many fun activities, including arts and crafts, games, prize bags, books giveaway, a read-aloud, refreshments, and a special lion dance for the community. Councilmember Bien Doan, representing council district 7 in the City of San Jose, made a surprise visit to celebrate culture, greet, and show support to the community. We look forward to continuing our partnership and in working together to build a healthier community.

Mekong Wellness Center had another Lunar New Year celebration with San Jose Chinese School, a parent co-op school that provides and cultivates a rich Chinese language learning environment for the South San Jose community. On February 4, 2023, we celebrated the new year at Leland High School with games, food, and a lion dance performance. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan attended the event as well to celebrate Chinese culture and Lunar New Year. Thank you again to San Jose Chinese School for inviting us to come out and celebrate with the community!

Here is a look at more past events...

January 29, 2023 - Family Game Night at Mekong Wellness Center

December 18, 2022 - Christmas Cookie Decorating at Mekong Wellness Center

November 13, 2022 - Alum Rock Village Farmers’ Market

October 21^st and 28^th 2022 - Friday Fun Halloween Festival at Tully Community Branch Library and Lowrider Trunk O’ Treat at Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library