Strength In Unity / Men Speaking Out Against Stigma - Mental Health Promotion in Asian Communities

Major research project, focused on Asian males and mental health, being conducted in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.  Research will require 800 Asian adult males.  Toronto adult male volunteers being sought now, completely confidential and an honorarium is paid.  Read attached flyer and visit www.strength-in-unity.ca for more info.  ACCLO is pleased to support the promotion of this major initiative, designed to help Asian communities deal with mental health issues!

November 22, 2014 - FCCP / CCCGT - Free Public Seminar Series

 FCCP / CCCGT - Free Public Seminar Series 

November 22, 2014 

Topic: I'm Hurt in a Car Accident. What Next?

FCCP Joint Section Christmas Party - Dragon Dynasty Chinese Cuisine - Saturday, December 6, 2014

FCCP Joint Section Christmas Party 

Dragon Dynasty Chinese Cuisine

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Please join the FCCP for their annual Christmas Party!

Tickets can be reserved with Roslyn at rtsao@epsteincole.com

Stem Cell Registry Drive for Madam Justice Pawagi of the Ontario Courts of Justice (Family – Brampton)

One of our own is in need of help.

Madam Justice Pawagi is asking that kind hearted South Asians aged 17 to 35 consider having their cheeks swabbed to test for a potential match regarding stem cells.

The main testing date is July 13, 2014, but you can go get tested anytime.

Madam Justice Pawagi has been an Ontario Courts of Justice Family Court Judge since 2009.

Please visit her Facebook page here.

The Toronto Star also did an article on this issue and referenced Madam Justice Pawagi’s situation.

Other Half - Chinese Stem Cell Initiative

You can also consider helping out if you are Chinese, with OtherHalf—Chinese Stem Cell Initiative.

Please note their upcoming events, which include:

•           June 28-29, 2014: Get Swabbed@Taste of Asia

•           July 5, 2014: Get Swabbed@Open Market

•           July 11-13, 2014: Get Swabbed@Night It Up!

•           July 25-27, 2014: Get Swabbed@T&T Waterfront Night Market

•           Oct 19, 2014: Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

FCCP Education Foundation's 20th Golf Tournament

The FCCP Education Foundation is celebrating its 20^th Anniversary of its annual FUNRaising Golf Tournament on August 10^th at Angus Glen! 

Please come and join us – all levels of golfers are welcome!

ACCLO/FCCP Public Seminar - Wills and Estates Planning – March 29, 2014

On Saturday, March 29, 2014, Peter Chang, lawyer, gave a free public seminar to the Chinese community on the topic of Wills and Estates Planning, covering various topics, including:

• What happens to your money when you die?
• Estate Planning - a primer
• Why you might need to have a Will
• What can you do to save taxes and fees for your estate

This seminar was held in conjunction with and at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT).

Peter’s presentation was a resounding success, with over 120 people in attendance.

Members of the public with follow-up questions to Peter’s presentation may contact his office directly: Peter P. Chang Law Office, 220 Duncan Mill Road, North York, ON at tel (416) 497-1575.