Ever since we established the Jewish Taiwan Cultural Association (JTCA), one of the core elements of our mission has been to support the broader community in Taiwan. To this end, NaTang and I are very pleased to announce a donation of NTD 3 million to the Community Services Center.
The Community Services Center has been an important pillar of the international community since it opened its doors back in 1987 in response to a tragedy in the community. Today, the Center has 13 psychologists on staff who handle counseling and crisis intervention. In 2021 the Center conducted over 6,000 counseling sessions.
Over the years, under the leadership of Director Adam McMillan, the Center’s programs have expanded to include newcomer orientations, cross-cultural training, a monthly magazine (Centered on Taipei), classes, and tours.
Our donation will go towards supporting the Center’s recent relocation to a newly expanded space in Shilin, providing subsidized mental health counseling sessions, and supporting its several programs and initiatives.
Our donation also supported the Center’s annual auction fundraiser dinner last week. The JTCA was the Patron Sponsor of this event, which raises much needed funds that enable the Center to continue to provide the valuable services that it does.
We encourage you to reach out to the Center by calling them at (02) 2836-8134, or visit their website.
Warm regards,
Jeffrey D. Schwartz & NaTang
Co-founders, Jewish Taiwan Cultural Association
