A bond that connects communities can easily start with a simple act of kindness. NiHao and ACP initiated this act of kindness by donating $5000 worth of donated goods to St. Anthony’s Academy in South Dallas. St. Anthony’s Academy in South Dallas has been serving predominantly underprivileged African America children in South Dallas for over 20 years. ACP has also invited its award-winning robotics team to instruct St Anthony’s students in the coming months. This is the first time our two local minority communities have engaged in such an act of kindness. Hopefully, this is just a starting point of many more collaborations to come between the local communities. “Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference” - Kathy Calvin, CEO United Nations Foundation.
NiHao Officers at the 2022 Chinese Heritage Celebration Gala - 4/16/2022
On April 16 2022, NiHao Youth Officers were honored to volunteer and promote NiHao at USCCC (US - China Chamber of Commerce) annual banquet. The topic this year is caring for community. Our charity program was awarded with Outstanding Community Service in front of over one thousand people, including several congressmen and 6 mayors. See above: State Representative Matt Shaheen, State Representative Angie Button, Congressman Lance Gooden, State Senator Drew Springer and President of North Texas Food Bank Trisha Cunningham came to our NiHao booth to encourage our student Ambassadors.
NiHao Spring 5k Run - 3/5/2022
NiHao Walk for hunger awareness - 12/4/2021
NiHao receives Outstanding Community Service of the Year - 11/18/21
At the Asian American Contractors and Professional Association (AACATX) Annual Awards Gala & Expo, NiHao receives the Outstanding Community Service Award alongside of North Texas Food Bank. Congratulations to NiHao and all of our NiHao members and friends for your generous support and contribution to our communities!
NiHao Leaders Volunteer at NTFB Mobile Pantry - 11/11/21
Peanut Butter Drive Report - 10/3/2021
Family Day Peanut Butter Drive Through - 9/25/2021
2555 LB of Peanut Butter collected.
Family Day Peanut Butter Drive Through - 9/11/2021
1374 LB of Peanut Butter collected.
Peanut Butter Drive - September 2021
Learn more here. Besides each city's drop off locations, these restaurants also have drop off boxes:
Ahoyama: 304 Grapevine Hwy, Hurst, TX 76054
Ninja Ramen: 111 West Spring Creek Pkwy #102, Plano, TX 75023
Hunan Taste: 3100 Independence Pkwy, #322, Plano, TX, 75075
Asian Buffet: 920 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
King Buffet: 521 E Central Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
Storming Crab McKinney: 2045 N Central Expy #700, McKinney, TX 75070
Regal Buffet: 251 N Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
Grand Buffet: 4407 Kemp Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Buffet King: 2251 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
NiHao Volunteer at the NTFB Mobile Pantry - 8/7/2021
NiHao meets Hunger Mitao - 7/31/2021
We are stronger together. Today, NiHao meets Hunger Mitao. Hunger Mitao is just like NiHao but organized by the Indian American community. We had 35 people from each movement attending the volunteer shifts. COO of NTFB made an opening remark at our collaboration social segment. We also had a check presentation ceremony to spotlight the US China Restaurant Alliance who helped raised over $12000 benefiting the NiHao movement.
1st NiHao Advisory Board Meeting - 7/28/2021
July 28th, we hold our first Nihao Advisory Board meeting to review progress and discuss what we could do differently to make it better. Advisory Board Members including many Asian American community Leaders, representatives from NTFB, Deans from UTD & UNT and some family friends attended the meeting. Lots of great discussions and idea exchanges, plus some wine tastes and snacks. Great meeting. Thank you all. We’ll keep working together to bring this program to next level.
Bing Xie's Stem and Leadership Speech - 7/9/2021
Mr. Bing Xie, a former SVP for Texas Instruments, gave a speech targeted to local high school students to encourage them to go after their visions and dreams while pursuing a STEM-related career path.
NiHao Volunteers at the NTFB Mobile Pantry - 7/1/2021
A group from NiHao initiative volunteered at the North Texas Food Bank mobile pantry in Dallas today. Helped distribute food to 150 families with 650 people.
Volunteer Experience & Youth Program Kickoff - 6/29/2021
Volunteers helped pack 796 family relief boxes (18,440 meals) at the North Texas Food Bank Perot Family campus. NTFB CEO Trisha Cunningham helped kick off the NiHao Youth Program along with the community leaders. Over 20 student ambassadors received certificates of achievement.
USCCC Golf Tournament - 5/30/21
NiHao-ACP volunteer experience - 5/22/21
20 volunteers from NiHao initiative worked at North Texas Food Bank and packed 16,405 meals (19,687 pounds).
NiHao's first volunteer experience - 5/15/2021
20 volunteers from NiHao initiative worked at North Texas Food Bank and packed 9,880 meals (11,856 pounds). The labor alone contributed 2,250 nutritious meals to our senior neighbors who are in need.
