President Roland Hui's Message

It’s an honor and a privilege to be the president of Wa Sung Community Service Club, one of the longest-running organizations that serve the Asian community in the East Bay.

Formed in 1953, Wa Sung remains a vital service organization delivering the much needed and appreciated educational and community services in the East Bay. With the support of the community, we have continued to fulfill the promises embodied in our mission statement. Despite the poor economy we still manage to give more than twelve thousand dollars a year in scholarships to promising high school graduates. We also give thousands of dollars in grants to schools and charity organizations. We bring a smile to the face of over a thousand kids at Christmas. We also support other worthy social service organizations here in Chinatown through their fundraisers.

Many of our service projects have long traditions – 53 years for the Easter Pancake Breakfast and 52 years of the Merit Scholarship Awards – and are still going strong. One can only imagine how society and people’s lives have changed in half a century and how many once-thriving clubs have fallen by the wayside. Yet we are still alive and kicking, providing community and educational services just as our founding fathers once did. What’s the secret? Click here to read the full President's message.

Merit Award Scholarships

The Wa Sung Community Service Club began awarding scholarships in 1957 to outstanding students of Asian descent graduating from high schools in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The scholarships are funded from the Perpetual Scholarship Fund, fundraising events, the the generous donations from individuals. The continuing support from the donors, Wa Sung members, and Friends of Wa Sung make these scholarships possible every year.

In 2010, 12 students each received a $1000 scholarship and a top scholarship of $2500 was awarded to a student. They were selected among 70 applicants from 20 different high schools in the East Bay. Click here to read the full report.

Easter Pancake Breakfast

For the past 53 years, Wa Sung Easter Pancake Breakfast has been a place where many in the Chinese community had their first "American breakfast" (50¢ then, $3 now) of pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and tea. It was a gathering place for American-born and immigrant Chinese families and the community. There was also entertainment, Easter egg hunt, arts and crafts for kids, raffle prizes, information booths by sponsors and community agencies, and the Easter bunny passing out treats to the children. It is a perfect family day to enjoy the coming of spring!