Board of Directors
March 2024

Spotlight on Newest Board Member, John Chan!

EBALDC is pleased to welcome our newest board member, John Chan! We recently had an opportunity to get to know John better. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? A: I was born in Hong Kong and came to the US with my family when I was almost three years old. I grew up in San Francisco following the track that many of my immigrant peers did back then, and probably still do today: study hard, go to a specific public high school, and attend a UC. In... Read more
Board of Directors
January 2024

Board Member Spotlight: Ted Dang

“e had an obligation to give back to our community.”  EBALDC recently sat down with our co-founder and board member, Ted Dang, to learn more about his background and the origins of the founding of EBALDC. Below is Part 1 of our conversation with Ted, focused on his background. The second installment will focus on the origins of EBALDC, the organization. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.  What is your connection to Oakland Chinatown? orn and raised in Oakland, I grew up in Chinatown in the 1950s and... Read more
News
December 2023

Spotlight on Senior Services in West Oakland and Emeryville

EBALDC works hard to provide safe, welcoming, and supportive community living for East Bay elders. These buildings offer safe and comfortable apartment homes designated for seniors, including amenities like a shared communal kitchen and lounge areas, as well as community gardens where residents can grow fruits and veggies right in their complex. But what really sets these EBALDC residences apart is efforts by staff to ensure a strong sense of community. In West Oakland, EBALDC’s San Pablo Hotel has been designated a residence for seniors since the mid 1990s and has... Read more