Standing Against Terror
Standing Against Terror Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC) deeply condemns the recent tragic act of terror in New Orleans, Louisiana, which claimed 15 lives and left over 35 injured. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and everyone impacted by this devastating event. Attacks on innocent people are unacceptable and unjustifiable. Such actions, […]
Living Beyond Ourselves: A Mission of Love and Compassion
Living Beyond Ourselves: A Mission of Love and Compassion Our story began when we heard children at the homeless shelter pleading, “Please come back.” It was then we realized that living only for ourselves wasn’t our true purpose. With so many people suffering around us, we knew we had to live for others just as […]
The Transformative Power of Philanthropy
The Transformative Power of Philanthropy Every so often, amidst the hustle and bustle of service, there comes a moment that profoundly reminds us of the beauty of human connection. One such moment happened during one of our kitchen and laundry assistance services at Hope’s Corner. That day, we met a kindhearted Taiwanese woman who left […]
Statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd
Statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd Dear BayCC Friends, Like many of you, we unequivocally condemn the senseless killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a law enforcement officer on May 25, 2020. We grieve with the family of George Floyd and stand firm with the African American community. There […]
Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza
Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israeli […]
Attending Richard Heiman’s Celebration of Life
Attending Richard Heiman’s Celebration of Life BAYCC and Pacifica Institute participated in Dick Heiman’s Celebration of Life at Peninsula Temple Beth El on Friday, Jan 26, 2024. Dick Heiman is an old Pacifica Institute well-wisher who has contributed numerous times to the Pacifica community. Mahmut Altun, a former Director of NorCal, Pacifica Institute shared his […]
In Remembrance of Fethullah Gülen
In Remembrance of Fethullah Gülen A Towering Figure of Faith and Leadership With sorrowful hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the departure of our beloved Fethullah Gülen “Hocaefendi” from this temporal world. We are deeply saddened by the departure of Mr. Gülen, a towering figure of faith, wisdom, intellectual and spiritual leadership […]
The Power of Bridge Building
The Power of Bridge Building On Wednesday November 13, my husband Bob and I gathered with more than 200 people at a local Episcopal Church in Los Altos California to celebrate the Second Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner. The theme of this dinner was “Grateful Hearts, Shared Blessings.” Sponsors included our host, Christ Episcopal Church Los […]
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