Stars Youth Charity Club

Stars Youth Charity Club under Chinese International Exchange Association(CIEA), is a non-profit organization that is formed by school-age youth and is dedicated to encouraging and empowering young volunteers to serve communities and meet humanitarian needs.

Our mission is:

• To promote international exchange of cultures through various forms of performing arts such as dancing

• To serve our community in the form of volunteer services at senior centers, local libraries, schools, and performances at public gatherings such as the ACCEF Gala, San Diego Sea World Park, and Petco Park

• To raise funds and support global children programs such as UNICEF, China Hope School, as well as community impacting programs such as local school libraries, food banks, and children’s hospitals

• To guide and support the youth to become responsible citizens and assets to their communities through education, community service projects, and other charity-based projects

• To partner with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) organization in recognizing qualified and outstanding community volunteers

1. Cultural Heritage & Community Exchange

• Dragon Boat Festival (Mission Bay): Club members performed at Mission Bay to celebrate traditional Chinese culture, promoting diversity, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding within San Diego.

• Chinese New Year Celebrations & Fundraising: Brought traditional dance and cultural artistry to various community events. During the Huaxia Garden Party alone, volunteers raised $526 through food/toy sales and interactive game booths to support charitable causes.

• International Youth Exchange Program: Co-hosted a 10-day immersive program pairing 60 Chinese-American students with local peers for English learning, traditional Chinese arts, and joint community service projects, building lasting cross-cultural friendships.

2. Athletic Events & Community Support

• Carlsbad Marathon & Half-Marathon: Volunteers turned out early to support race operations, cheer on athletes, hand out medals, and spread encouragement to runners.

• LEGOLAND Kids Marathon Mile: Assisted young runners and families with early morning event logistics and encouragement.

3. Senior Care & Compassion Outreach

• ActiveCare at 4S Ranch Senior Living: Brought holiday cheer to local senior residents through festive visits featuring dance performances, musical instrument pieces, and Christmas carols, winning warm praise from staff and seniors alike.

4. Hunger Relief & Local Aid

• 92130 Cares’ Sunday Free Farmer’s Market: Volunteers dedicated their time to sorting, organizing, and distributing fresh groceries and food provisions to low-income families and senior citizens in need.

5. Major Philanthropic Contributions

• Dancers Against Cancer: Presented a $1,000 donation check live on the KAR dance competition stage to support cancer patients, families, and ongoing research.

• Youth Literacy & Book Drives: Collected and redistributed books to give them a "second life," promoting literacy and a lifelong love of reading across the local community.