Assemblymember honored at San Jose health fair
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AACI awarded Patrick Ahrens the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award during the Back-to-School Summer Health Fair for his strong advocacy and leadership aimed at supporting underserved communities. Ahrens emphasized the importance of giving back, mirroring the values of the award's namesake, Gordon Chan. Additionally, Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Grant applications have opened for fiscal year 2026, with funds available for the preservation of historic sites. Eligible applicants include public agencies and nonprofits, excluding the 28 parks operated by the county.
AACI honored state Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens with the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for his unwavering advocacy and leadership advancing equity and access for underserved communities.
Ahrens stated, 'Just like the namesake of this award-Chinese American community leader Gordon Chan-I have prioritized giving back to our communities because I recognize and appreciate the opportunities our community has provided me.'
Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Grant applications are now open for fiscal year 2026, with $785,549 available for projects that stabilize, preserve, or restore historic resources.
Eligible organizations for the grants include public agencies and nonprofit corporations in Santa Clara County, but the 28 parks operated by Santa Clara County Parks are not eligible.
Read at The Mercury News
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