Self-Help for the Elderly Main Office
Board of directors
| Chair | Vice chair | Secretary | Treasurer | President/ CEO | Members |
Chair Linda Wang "My favorite memory of Self-Help for the Elderly was when I referred a client to the Agency for services. Although the service needed was not something the agency usually provided, Self-Help staff was flexible and extended themselves in order to help the client. This attitude and approach left a very positive impression."
Vice chair Paul Zen "I am most impressed by the people involved in this organization. Roz is a lady with so much energy and determination. Anni is selflessly dedicated to the cause of the Agency. So many other volunteers who work tirelessly for Self-Help really inspire me. In short, the people at Self-Help have made me a believer in the organization."
Secretary Sebastian Wong "My favorite memory would be the first time I volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving meals. In the 1980s, I was invited to join the Asian police officers and firefighters to participate in delivering Thanksgiving meals, and it was very rewarding to see the elderly brighten up when we arrived. Self-Help does so much for the community with the dedication of their staff and volunteers."
Treasurer Jerry Lee, Esq. "My favorite memory of the organization was during the early days when I served on many different subcommittees. Gordon J. Lau, Linda Wang and I would roll up our sleeves and work on any little niche or knock on any small door to raise money for seniors in the community."
Members
Katrina Lee Bong, Esq. "I have so many wonderful Self-Help memories. I can’t choose. A few favorites are the groundbreaking for
Lincoln Court, my visit to seniors at Lady Shaw Senior Center, and the many Galas I have attended."
Andy Bryant
Frank Chiu "My favorite Self-Help event was last year’s Thanksgiving celebration. I enjoyed every minute of my time serving the turkey lunches to so many seniors. It brought me such joy to see so many smiling faces that day."
Gladys Hu "My favorite memory is being crowned the 1st Lady of Benevolence. Raising money on behalf of Self-Help’s seniors brought me such pride and joy. Additionally, working with Anni throughout the years has been such a wonderful experience; she works tirelessly towards achieving Self-Help’s mission: allowing seniors to age with dignity and independence."
Eva Jones "Four months ago, I brought my friend’s mother to the Jackie Chan Adult Day Center for a tour of the facilities. The center was immaculate and my friend was very impressed with the services and staff. The only problem was locating the Center since there wasn’t a sign on Geary Street. I asked my friend to contribute $6,000 to help raise money for the signage. With her encouragement, I was able to gather five more donors and $42,000 was raised in total. We will be so proud to see proper signage directing the public to the wonderful services that the center provides to the community."
Anthony Kan
Janie Kaung
Gerald Lee "My favorite memory was meeting and talking to the late Bo Gin, the 100 year old senior at Lady Shaw. To see how active and happy she was to be there, defined to me what Self-Help for the Elderly is all about."
Jeffery Lee, DDS. "Receiving a gift of hand made stars from the seniors at the Sunrise Center (now, Zung Sieu Longevity
Garden) in Santa Clara is my favorite Self-Help memory. The stars were a thank you gift for helping to start the center. It was a special gift and a very special memory."
Dominic Li
Hong Seh Lim "I first came into contact with Self-Help for the Elderly when my late great uncle from Hong Kong came to
visit me many years ago. He was an active senior and he enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life. I learned that Self-Help operated a senior center in Palo Alto through the local Chinese newspaper. I contacted the center and the staff was very friendly and courteous. They welcomed my great uncle to join the center and arranged for transportation to pick him up and drive him to and from the center. My great uncle had a wonderful time at the center, and I thank Self-Help for the Elderly for their superb job in caring for our seniors."
Patricia Mar
Magdalen Mui "My favorite Self-Help memory is when the hearts and minds of the Wells Fargo team members
were put to the test. Just days prior to the agency’s Walkathon, a terrible tragedy occurred at a Wells Fargo branch that resulted in the death of a team member. Participation in all external events were cancelled except the Walkathon. It turned out that helping others was incredible therapy. By opening our hearts to help others we were able to put aside, for a few hours, our own problems. Today, our team members serve lunch every Thanksgiving as a way of saying thank you to Self-Help for the services they provide to the community."
William Schulte
Antonia Tu "For 14 years, Ronald Leung has bought groceries for Zung Sieu Longevity Garden in Sunnyvale. Volunteers such as Ronald inspire us to work together toward a common vision at Self-Help. A salute to Ronald who will turn 80!"
May Wong "I enjoy visiting the various meal sites that Self-Help serves because it is rewarding to see so many seniors eating and enjoying the Asian ethnic food served. And, some of the seniors have such a good appetite!"
Susan Woo "My fondest memory of Self-Help for the Elderly took place in 1996. My good friend Brenda Wen nominated my mother to represent Santa Clara County as the Lady of Benevolence at the Longevity Gala. My mother, Mrs. Yung-Hsien Li, was 91 years of age at the time. With the help of many good friends, and the support of my family and relatives, we raised a large donation for Self-Help and my mother won the title! When she was crowned, the radiant smile on my mother’s face was incredible! It is a smile I will always remember. It was a wonderful moment made equally special knowing that all the hard work was for such a worthy cause. When Self-Help for the Elderly later asked me to join the Board, I gladly accepted."