The mission of the ACA Teen Volunteer Council (TVC) is to empowering youth through community service by focusing on supporting disadvantaged communities, promoting Asian American heritage, leadership development, and community engagement & collaboration. We aim to inspire positive change, foster inclusivity, and develop young leaders who are passionate about creating a more connected and compassionate world. The TVC is an opportunity for students to develop valuable leadership skills while contributing to the Asian American Community. Student members range from grades 6-12. 

A member must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships. TVC members are active, creative, passionate advocates of the ACA.

On December 6th, the Association of Chinese Americans hosted an Appreciation Luncheon and Membership Meeting to recognize and thank the Teen Volunteer Council as well as elderly members for their dedication, leadership, and meaningful service to the community. The gathering celebrated their accomplishments, shared organizational updates, and reinforced the importance of youth involvement and continued engagement within the association.

On November 15th, F.A.R and Teen Volunteer Council came together for a joint community service event addressing rising food insecurity in the Detroit area. Volunteers spent the afternoon sorting through donations, assembling packages, and preparing boxes to be delivered to people in need. 

On October 26th, ACA hosted its annual scholarship ceremony for TVC graduating seniors and college students, where TVC volunteers helped set up the event. The event celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of outstanding students, bringing together families, community leaders, and supporters. Recipients were honored for their academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to service. The ceremony highlighted TVC’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth through educational opportunities and fostering continued community success.

On October 5th, The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) held its 53rd Annual Fundraising Gala, featuring keynote speaker Mai Xiong, who spoke about preserving AAPI identity and fostering cultural pride, and a silent auction, promoting various items and activities from several sponsors. The Teen Volunteer Council (TVC) helped coordinate event logistics and assisted elderly attendees, ensuring a smooth and inclusive experience. The gala celebrated community unity, cultural heritage, and support for ACA’s ongoing programs.

On September 6th, TVC volunteers helped make the CCC 20th anniversary celebration a success. The CCC 20th Anniversary Celebration honored two decades of cultural connection, community service, and heritage preservation. The event featured vibrant showcases of Chinese culture. Community members gathered to reflect on CCC’s growth and impact, celebrating its dedication to promoting cultural understanding and supporting families. The milestone anniversary served as both a tribute to the past and an vision for the future.

On September 1st, upcoming and current High School students took part in the Research in the Humanities Workshop, where they learned how to begin the research process, analyze sources, and share their ideas with confidence. The session broke down research into simple, practical steps and showed how studying history, literature, arts and culture connects to real-world understanding. By the end, students felt more prepared to take on projects and gained useful skills they can carry into future research projects and beyond.