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ACAESUSA 2026 Youth Leadership & Community Service Program Concludes Four-Month Community Initiative

ACAESUSA 2026青少年领导力与社区服务系列活动圆满结束

DALLAS, TX — September 17, 2026|达拉斯讯 — 2026年9月17日

From May 17 through September 17, the Asian Culture and Education Society USA (ACAESUSA) conducted a four-month youth leadership and community service initiative featuring leadership training, cultural exchange, student art exhibitions, community service, philanthropy, and youth engagement.

2026年5月17日至9月17日,Asian Culture and Education Society USA(ACAESUSA)开展了为期四个月的青少年领导力与社区服务系列活动,内容涵盖领导力培训、文化交流、青少年艺术展览、社区服务、公益筹款及青年参与等多个领域。

The program began with youth leadership training on May 17 and continued throughout the summer with participation in the AAUC Summit, the UCA National Convention, and the Dallas Fourth of July Parade. Students also used art and cultural expression to connect with communities across the country. Their paintings and Chinese calligraphy were exhibited at University Park Public Library on July 12, followed by exhibitions in Boston from August 29 to 30 and in Philadelphia from September 3 to 7.

项目于5月17日以青少年领导力培训正式启动。整个暑期,学生参与了AAUC Summit、UCA National Convention以及达拉斯7月4日独立日游行等活动,并通过艺术和文化表达连接不同社区。学生绘画及中文书法作品于7月12日在University Park Public Library展出,随后于8月29日至30日在波士顿展出,并于9月3日至7日在费城相关活动中展出。

During the September Philadelphia exhibition, ACAESUSA student artwork was displayed as part of a gathering of Asian American leaders and community representatives. ACAESUSA extends its appreciation to Declaration of Independence 250: Asian American Celebration (DOI250AA) for providing exhibition space and welcoming the students’ artwork during the Philadelphia gathering. DOI250AA is also preparing its America250 Future Builders National Gathering in Philadelphia on December 12–13, 2026, bringing together participants for leadership, cultural exchange, learning, and community connection.

在9月的费城展览期间,ACAESUSA学生艺术作品在亚裔社区领袖及社区代表聚集的相关活动期间进行了展示。ACAESUSA特别感谢 Declaration of Independence 250: Asian American Celebration(DOI250AA) 为此次费城展览提供展示场地,并为学生艺术作品提供展示机会。DOI250AA还将于2026年12月12日至13日在费城举办 America250 Future Builders National Gathering,继续汇聚不同世代、职业及社区的参与者,开展领导力交流、文化交流、学习及社区互动。

On August 4, 2026, ACAESUSA received a commemorative card from the White House marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The card conveyed best wishes in celebration of this historic national milestone. The commemorative message added a special connection to ACAESUSA’s 2026 cultural, artistic, and community activities related to America250.

2026年8月4日,ACAESUSA收到一张来自白宫的美国建国250周年纪念卡片,表达了对这一历史性国家里程碑的祝福。这份纪念卡片也为ACAESUSA 2026年度围绕America250开展的文化、艺术及社区活动增添了一份特别的纪念意义。

Community service remained a central component of the program. On August 15 and September 17, ACAESUSA students and families participated in community distributions of school supplies, clothing, and food in Carrollton Dallas and Plano. From August 27 through September 17, students also actively participated in Community Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day by creating fundraising pages and reaching out to their communities to support nonprofit causes.

社区服务始终是本次项目的重要组成部分。8月15日和9月17日,ACAESUSA学生及家庭分别在Carrollton, Dallas和Plano参与学生用品、衣物及食品的捐赠发放活动。8月27日至9月17日期间,学生还积极参与Communities Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day,通过建立筹款页面、联系亲友和社区成员等方式参与公益筹款。

WFAA Channel 8 provided students with an opportunity to participate in Communities Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day activities and experience community engagement through local media.

WFAA Channel 8为学生提供了参与Communities Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day相关活动及媒体展示的机会,让青年通过当地媒体进一步了解和参与社区公益。

Throughout the program, ACAESUSA recognized students for their achievements in leadership, community service, and the arts. Students received leadership and community service awards as well as certificates of completion.

在项目期间,ACAESUSA也对学生在领导力、社区服务和艺术领域取得的成果进行了表彰,并颁发领导力及社区服务奖项和项目结业证书。

As part of the World of Love International Art Competitions, ACAESUSA presented awards recognizing the results of both the 2025 and 2026 competitions. The 2nd Annual World of Love International Art Exhibition, themed “Brushes Blooming for the Youth,” celebrated the resilience, creativity, and dreams of young people through art. Certificates recognizing the 2025 competition results, along with leadership awards, were presented to recipients through related in-person and virtual events, including the ACAESUSA Leadership Summit held in Las Vegas on June 29, 2026.

在 World of Love International Art Competitions(世界之爱国际艺术竞赛) 中,ACAESUSA分别对2025年度和2026年度竞赛结果进行了表彰并颁发相关奖项。其中,第二届World of Love International Art Exhibition(世界之爱国际艺术展)以 “Brushes Blooming for the Youth” 为主题,通过艺术表达青年人的活力、创造力、梦想与希望。2025年度竞赛获奖证书及领导力奖项通过相关线下活动及线上方式陆续颁发,其中包括于 2026年6月29日 在拉斯维加斯举行的ACAESUSA Leadership Summit。

ACAESUSA also presented the 2026 World of Love Art Competition awards to recognize participating students and their artistic achievements. In addition, Cultural Ambassador Awards were presented to students in recognition of their efforts to promote cultural understanding, appreciation, and exchange.

同时,ACAESUSA也颁发了 2026年度World of Love Art Competition 相关奖项,以表彰参赛学生在艺术创作方面取得的成果。此外,ACAESUSA还颁发了 Cultural Ambassador Awards(文化宣传大使奖),表彰学生在促进文化理解、文化欣赏和文化交流方面的积极参与。

During the Las Vegas activities, ACAESUSA also recognized adults, community supporters, companies, and organizations that contributed to youth development, community service, cultural exchange, and the success of ACAESUSA programs. Appreciation and recognition awards were presented to selected supporters during the event.

在拉斯维加斯相关活动期间,ACAESUSA还特别表彰了长期支持青少年发展、社区服务、文化交流以及ACAESUSA项目发展的成年人、社区支持者、企业和机构,并向部分支持者颁发了感谢及荣誉奖项,以表达对各界支持的感谢与认可。

A complete list of all award recipients—including student awardees and recognized individuals, companies, and organizations—will be published separately in a follow-up news release.

所有获奖学生,以及受到表彰的个人、企业和机构名单,将在后续单独发布的新闻稿中公布,敬请关注。

The students’ experiences also complemented their academic journeys. Participating students have been admitted to universities including Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, New York University, Purdue, UT Austin, SMU, Texas A&M, UC San Diego, UC Davis, and USC. ACAESUSA plans to continue developing opportunities that connect youth leadership, volunteer service, arts and cultural activities with students’ academic and future professional interests.

这些实践经历也与学生的大学申请和未来发展相互衔接。参与相关项目的学生已被 Yale、Columbia、Cornell、Duke、New York University、Purdue、UT Austin、SMU、Texas A&M、UC San Diego、UC Davis及USC 等高校录取。ACAESUSA表示,未来将继续推动青少年领导力、志愿服务、艺术文化活动与学生未来学术及职业兴趣相结合,为青年创造更加持续和有意义的成长机会。

“We are proud to see our young people connect culture, service, leadership, and community engagement through meaningful experiences,” said Jan Xie, President of ACAESUSA. “Our goal is to create opportunities for students to learn by doing, serve their communities, and grow into responsible future leaders.”

ACAESUSA President Jan Xie 表示:“我们很高兴看到孩子们通过有意义的实践,将文化、服务、领导力和社区参与连接起来。我们的目标,是为学生创造在实践中学习、服务社区并成长为具有责任感的未来领导者的机会。”

ACAESUSA extends its appreciation to the UCA Community Foundation (UCACF) for its support of and commitment to youth development; United Chinese Americans (UCA) for supporting the Las Vegas convention venue and related activities; and UCA WAVES for its continued support of youth development and mental health awareness. In 2025, UCA WAVES provided ACAESUSA with exhibition table space during Roots & Resilience: The Power of Data & Stories to Advance AAPI Youth Mental Health, giving ACAESUSA youth an opportunity to display their artwork during the conference and connect artistic expression with conversations about youth mental health and community well-being.

ACAESUSA特别感谢UCA Community Foundation(UCACF) 对青年成长的支持与关怀;感谢 United Chinese Americans(UCA) 对拉斯维加斯大会场地及相关活动的支持;并感谢 UCA WAVES 持续支持青少年成长及心理健康倡导。2025年, 在“Roots & Resilience: The Power of Data & Stories to Advance AAPI Youth Mental Health”活动期间,UCA WAVES为ACAESUSA提供了艺术作品展示桌位,让ACAESUSA青少年的艺术作品得以在会议期间展出,并通过艺术表达参与青少年心理健康及社区福祉相关交流。

ACAESUSA also thanks the Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) for supporting youth participation in national leadership and cultural exchange; Declaration of Independence 250: Asian American Celebration (DOI250AA) for providing exhibition space in Philadelphia; and University Park Public Library, Communities Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day, WFAA Channel 8, parents, volunteers, donors, adult supporters, companies, organizations, and community partners for helping make the program possible.

ACAESUSA同时感谢 Asian American Unity Coalition(AAUC) 为青年参与全国性领导力交流和文化交流提供支持;感谢 Declaration of Independence 250: Asian American Celebration(DOI250AA) 为费城展览提供场地;并感谢 University Park Public Library、Communities Foundation of Texas, North Texas Giving Day、WFAA Channel 8,以及所有家长、义工、捐赠者、成年人支持者、企业、机构和社区合作伙伴 对本次项目的支持。

As part of its continued commitment to youth leadership, cultural exchange, and community engagement, ACAESUSA will join AAUC as a co-host of the 2026 Unity Summit in Sacramento, California, on October 7, 2026, continuing to create opportunities for community connection and youth participation.

作为青少年领导力、文化交流和社区参与工作的延续,ACAESUSA还将于2026年10月7日作为Co-Host参与AAUC在加州萨克拉门托举办的2026 Unity Summit,继续推动社区交流,并为青年参与创造更多机会。

The conclusion of the four-month program marks another step in the students’ continued growth. ACAESUSA looks forward to working with families, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community partners to create more opportunities for young people to learn, serve, express themselves, and lead.

四个月系列活动的结束,是学生成长历程中的又一个新起点。未来,ACAESUSA将继续与家庭、学校、图书馆、公益机构、企业及社区伙伴合作,为更多青年创造学习、服务、表达和领导的机会。

Together, we serve. Together, we grow. Together, we build the future.

携手服务,携手成长,共建未来。

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