Check out episode two of our C-House Radio where alumni Victor Ye interviews Cameron House staff and Youth Ministries Director, Laurene on her involvement at Cameron House, the moment of her marriage proposal, and the importance of family & community.

Ep2. Laurene: Family, Love, and Community

Meet Cameron House alumni and board member, Scott Barlow. First came to Cameron House in 1979 and has been supporting the community ever since! 

For more information on Cameron House: cameronhouse.org

Interviewed by Pam Wang
Edited by Civic Engagement Interns, Justin Lee & Leon Ngo.

Ep3. Scott Barlow: "Volunteers In Mission" to Permanent Stay

Cameron House alumni Leon Ngo interviews community leader Harry Chuck about the building of the Mei Lun Yuen housing project and what it took to get it built. This is especially important to Leon because he spent all his life in Mei Lun Yuen, and attributes the location for being one of the reasons why he is at Cameron House today.

For more information on Cameron House: http://cameronhouse.org

Interviewee: Harry Chuck
Interviewed by: Leon Ngo
Recorded by: Justin Lee
Edited by: Matthew Chen

Ep6. Harry Chuck & Leon Ngo: "Mei Lun Yuen"

Harry Chuck gets interviewed by his Grandchildren on different parts of his life; professionally, personally, and at Cameron House.

For more information on Cameron House: http://cameronhouse.org

Interviewers: Tristan & Addison
Sound: Justin Lee & Leon Ngo
Edited: Matthew Chen

Ep 7. Harry & The Grandchildren: "Life Memories"

This recording follows how case management client and a Cancer Support Group member utilized Cameron House during their time Sheltering In Place. 

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ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT

INTERVIEW 1

I have been going to Cameron House since 2012 because of the family violence. Here, I received the service which includes: safe planing, emotional support, legal services and so on. I also attended the Women's Support Group that helped me meet many friends and got a lot of support.

I lost my job in March, our workplace and my daughter's school were closed, we don't get a chance to meet up with our friends or eat out in a restaurant, most of the time, we stay home to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The shelter in place gives me the chance to spend more time connecting the relationship with my family. I am learning to cook different foods, teaching my daughter Chinese, doing more exercise, and enjoying my free time. Being together with the family almost 24 hours, 7 days per week can have its challenges as the constant contact can cause everyone to get on each other’s nerves, but this tension can also be an opportunity to practice our kindness and patience with those who deserve it the most.

Cameron House has been a guiding light to me during this difficult time. I appreciate the case manager Ming, who is very caring and helpful. I lost my health insurance during unemployment and she provided a lot of information and community resources for me to get help. She’s always there when I need help, I am grateful for Cameron house and the wonderful staff and service. I hope everyone will stay safe, we will get through this difficult time together. Take care.

INTERVIEW 2

I learned about Cameron House from the Public Health Department’s Cancer Support Group and from the nurses. They recommend Cameron House to me. Getting to know the Cancer Support Group has been very beneficial. We talk about and share with each other our experiences and cancer treatment. Everyone can share their inner thoughts and feelings. I think Cancer Support Group is very important.

(Shelter in Place) has affected me greatly. Firstly, no income. Rent poses a problem. Secondly, I can't go out to meet my friends. The message app on my phone was not working properly. I needed a staff member from Cameron House to help me fix the app. I was able to communicate with Cancer Support Group members and friends after the app was fixed so that we could stay connected. Messaging for Cancer Support Group has been very helpful.

Everyone encouraged each other. And friends from Cancer Support Group sewed face masks for me. So I am very thankful to Cameron House friends.

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Photo by Austin Kehmeier
Music used
Something New - by Jonny Easton
Link: https://youtu.be/DY80mfcc_Xo

Something New

Cameron House's Social Services During Covid-19

Founded in 1874 in San Francisco Chinatown, Cameron House has been serving our community for over 100 years. Read more about us on our website or follow us on social media.

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