Fundraising 2026

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Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC)

Our mission is to improve the lives of youth, individuals, families and our communities through community engagement, education and youth services.

Thank you for registering your child for Gala Dinner childcare. This helps BAYCC provide a safe, calm space for children while families join the program and celebrate our shared cultural and spiritual heritage. 🕯️ Please share accurate details about your child&rsquo;s needs, age, and emergency contacts. Your responses guide our team in planning activities, ensuring supervision, and creating a welcoming environment for every child. 🧒

Peace Conference Gala Dinner Kidcare Registration

Thank you for registering your child for Mevlid Kandili childcare. This helps BAYCC provide a safe, calm space for children while families join the program and celebrate our shared cultural and spiritual heritage. 🕯️ Please share accurate details about your child&rsquo;s needs, age, and emergency contacts. Your responses guide our team in planning activities, ensuring supervision, and creating a welcoming environment for every child. 🧒

Mevlid Kandili Kayıt Formu

Getirilecek yiyecek ve i&ccedil;eceklerin paylaşımı i&ccedil;in link tarafımızca size ulaştırılacaktır.

28 Haziran Community Pikniği

Değerli BAYCC G&ouml;n&uuml;ll&uuml;leri; Bayramlar, insani m&uuml;nasebetlere en pratik bir vesiledir. İnsanlığın tamamını kucaklayacak sevgi, hoşg&ouml;r&uuml;, herkesi kendi konumunda kabul ve kardeşlik gibi evrensel insani değerlerin temsil edilip d&uuml;nyanın d&ouml;rt bir yanındaki muhta&ccedil; g&ouml;n&uuml;llere c&ouml;mert&ccedil;e sunulacağı en m&uuml;sait bir zemindir. Aynı zamanda o, dil, din, ırk ve renk ayrımı g&ouml;zetmeksizin b&uuml;t&uuml;n insanlarla kitleler h&acirc;linde kaynaşmaya en m&uuml;nasip bir vasattır. Bu vesileyle her sene olduğu gibi bu sene de sizlerle bir araya geleceğimiz bayramlaşma programımız 27 Mayıs &Ccedil;arşamba sabahı saat 4&rsquo;te&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.saratoga-springs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Saratoga Springs&#39;te</a> olacaktır. Program Akışı 4 - Check In 4:30 - Bayram yemeği 5:30 - İkindi namazı 6 - &Ccedil;ocuklarla Bayramlaşma ve Har&ccedil;lık Dağıtımı 6:30 - Bayram Konseri&nbsp; 7 - Check Out (8&#39;e kadar) İkindi namazı alanda kılınacağı i&ccedil;in seccadelerinizi de kendiniz getirmeniz gerekmektedir. &Ccedil;ocuklarımıza bayram har&ccedil;lığı yetişkinler tarafından verilecektir. &Ccedil;ocuklar i&ccedil;in bayram aktiviteleri aynı yerde belirlenen alanda olacaktır. Gen&ccedil;ler ve yetişkinler i&ccedil;in futbol, voleybol, basketbol ve outdoor bowling oynama imkanları hazırlanmıştır. Su ile &ccedil;ay ikramımız olacak olmakla birlikte T&uuml;rk kahvesi ve lokum satışı da alanda ayrıca yapılacaktır. Telefonunuzun &ccedil;ekmeme ihtimaline karşı offline navigasyon opsiyonlarını g&ouml;z &ouml;n&uuml;nde bulundurunuz.&nbsp; Bayram g&uuml;n&uuml;ne kadar email yoluyla gelen yapılacaklar ve uyarılar metinlerini dikkatle takip ediniz. Şimdiden bayramınızı en i&ccedil;ten dileklerimizle tebrik ederiz. BAYCC

Kurban Bayramı Bayramlaşma Programı

Please Join Us in Celebrating Motherhood! ✨✨ &ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to invite you to a relaxing, mindful art session designed to help you unwind, reconnect with yourself, and connect with others.&rdquo; 🎨💐 As beautifully expressed by Barbara DeAngelis:&ldquo;Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.&rdquo;🪷🌸🌺 This special gathering is your time&mdash;time to pause, breathe, and step away from the constant care you give to others. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to nurture yourself, have fun, and rediscover your creativity in a warm and welcoming space.🌿🍀🍃 Guided by artist Relli Siegel, you will be led through a gentle journey of self-reflection, followed by a mindful, mixed-media art experience inspired by your personal story. Through simple, intentional art-making, you&rsquo;ll explore creativity as a path to calm, presence, and self-expression&mdash;no prior experience needed. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to de-stress, reflect, or simply enjoy a meaningful afternoon with others, this session is for you!! Details: * Audience: Women of Pacifica Institute (ages 12 and up are welcome)* Date &amp; Time: Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM (PST)* Theme: Mother&rsquo;s Day-inspired mixed-media art project* Experience Needed: None* Cost: $40 per person | $75 for mother &amp; daughter All materials will be provided, and each participant will take home their completed artwork. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. ⸻ About Relli SiegelRelli Siegel is passionate about bringing people together through art. A certified floral designer for many years, she has discovered through her creative journey the transformative power of art as a way to connect more deeply with ourselves and others. Today, her mission is to create a compassionate and safe space where individuals can experience the beauty and authenticity of their own creative process.

Celebrating Motherhood through Art Workshop

Join us at Cep Kamp &ndash; Camp Via West,&nbsp;Mustafa Yılmaz&#39;ın katılımıyla d&uuml;zenlenen &quot;Cep Kampı&quot; programına sizi davet ediyoruz. Tarih: 9&ndash;10 Mayıs 2025 (Cumartesi Sabahı &ndash; Pazar &Ouml;ğleden Sonra)&nbsp;Yer: Camp Via West &ndash; 13851 Stevens Canyon Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Santa Cruz Dağları&#39;nın huzurlu ve doğayla i&ccedil; i&ccedil;e ortamında, Mustafa Yılmaz&#39;ın rehberliğinde manevi a&ccedil;ıdan dolu dolu iki g&uuml;n, bir gece ge&ccedil;irmek i&ccedil;in aramıza katılın. Katılım &Uuml;creti:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 Gece Konaklama + 3 &Ouml;ğ&uuml;n: $120</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sadece Yemek (&ouml;ğ&uuml;n başına): $20</li></ul>&Uuml;cretler tahmini olup kesinleştiğinde g&uuml;ncellenecektir.

Cep Kamp - Camp Via West

💗 Celebrate Mother&rsquo;s Day with a sweet and memorable experience! Join us for a fun-filled Mommy &amp; Me Cookie Decoration, where you and your little one can create beautiful treats together and enjoy special moments. ✨ What to Expect: Cookie decorating session with all materials provided Fun games and activities A cozy and joyful atmosphere Light refreshments served 📅 Date: Saturday, May 9⏰ Time: 2:30 PM &ndash; 4:30 PM📍 Location: 4701 Patrick Henry Dr #18, Santa Clara 💲 Price: $10 per mom &amp; child Come make sweet memories, get creative, and celebrate the love of Mother&rsquo;s Day together! RSVP to reserve your spot. Limited spaces available!

Mommy & Me Cookie Decoration

Değerli BAYCC G&ouml;n&uuml;ll&uuml;leri; Bayramlar, insani m&uuml;nasebetlere en pratik bir vesiledir. İnsanlığın tamamını kucaklayacak sevgi, hoşg&ouml;r&uuml;, herkesi kendi konumunda kabul ve kardeşlik gibi evrensel insani değerlerin temsil edilip d&uuml;nyanın d&ouml;rt bir yanındaki muhta&ccedil; g&ouml;n&uuml;llere c&ouml;mert&ccedil;e sunulacağı en m&uuml;sait bir zemindir. Aynı zamanda o, dil, din, ırk ve renk ayrımı g&ouml;zetmeksizin b&uuml;t&uuml;n insanlarla kitleler h&acirc;linde kaynaşmaya en m&uuml;nasip bir vasattır. Bu vesileyle her sene olduğu gibi bu sene de sizlerle bir araya geleceğimiz bayram kahvaltısı programımız 20 Mart Cuma sabahı saat 10&rsquo;da <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.saratoga-springs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Saratoga Springs&#39;te</a> olacaktır. Program Akışı 10 - Check In 10:30 - Bayram Namazı 11 - Bayram Kahvaltısı 12 - &Ccedil;ocuklarla Bayramlaşma ve Har&ccedil;lık Dağıtımı 1:30 - Cuma Namazı 2 - Check Out (3&#39;e kadar) Bayram namazı ve Cuma namazı alanda kılınacağı i&ccedil;in seccadelerinizi de kendiniz getirmeniz gerekmektedir. &Ccedil;ocuklarımıza bayram har&ccedil;lığı yetişkinler tarafından verilecektir. &Ccedil;ocuklar i&ccedil;in bayram aktiviteleri aynı yerde belirlenen alanda olacaktır. Gen&ccedil;ler ve yetişkinler i&ccedil;in futbol, voleybol, basketbol ve outdoor bowling oynama imkanları hazırlanmıştır. Su ile &ccedil;ay ikramımız olacak olmakla birlikte T&uuml;rk kahvesi ve lokum satışı da alanda ayrıca yapılacaktır. Telefonunuzun &ccedil;ekmeme ihtimaline karşı offline navigasyon opsiyonlarını g&ouml;z &ouml;n&uuml;nde bulundurunuz.&nbsp; Bayram g&uuml;n&uuml;ne kadar email yoluyla gelen yapılacaklar ve uyarılar metinlerini dikkatle takip ediniz. Şimdiden bayramınızı en i&ccedil;ten dileklerimizle tebrik ederiz. BAYCC

BAYCC Ramazan Bayramı Kahvaltısı - 2026

Ramadan Street brings neighbors together to share food, stories, and traditions under the evening sky 🌙. Hosted by Bay Area Cultural Connections, this gathering highlights the art, music, and flavors that shape our community. Register below to reserve your spot at the table 🍽️. Your participation helps BAYCC continue creating spaces where diverse cultures meet, listen, and celebrate side by side. FoodHamburger -FriedChicken-Quasadia-Tantuni (Turkish Taco)Desserts-Mocktails BeveragesTurkish Tea / Coffee and more Kids ActivitiesHacivat Karagoz -Balloon Twister - Art Workshops-Music - Photo Booth-&nbsp;Cotton Candy- and more Ramadan Bazaar Got Questions?&nbsp;Contact:&nbsp;+1 (415) 741-4864&nbsp; *Entrance is free. Food and Kids Activities are available for a fee.

Ramadan Street

Share a meaningful evening of connection at our Community Iftar Dinner 🌙. Join BAYCC as we gather at sunset to break fast, share a warm meal, and honor the diverse traditions that shape our Bay Area community and pray taraweeh Your registration helps us plan seating, food, and program details so everyone feels welcome at the table. Please come, listen, and share stories over a shared meal 🥘.

Community Iftar Dinner

We are delighted to invite you to the Global Alumni Ramadan Dinner, an evening of reflection, connection, and community during the blessed month of Ramadan. Join fellow alumni and their families for iftar as we come together to reconnect, share stories, and strengthen our global alumni network in a welcoming and family-friendly environment. Date: Monday, March 9, 2026Time: 7:00 PM &ndash; 10:00 PMVenue: QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTERAddress: 10185 N. STELLING RD &bull; CUPERTINO, CA 95014-5732 Childcare:Childcare will be provided for children ages 3&ndash;7. Children under age 3 do not need to be registered.

Global Alumni Ramadan Dinner

Celebrate Galentine&rsquo;s with your friends! Create a custom tote, express yourself, and take home your unique design. Details:&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠dress code: red &amp; pink&bull;⁠ &nbsp;⁠Please bring a $15&ndash;$20 gift for the surprise exchange Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Galentine’s Art Night: Tote Bag Painting Workshop

Support. Empower. Connect. Thank you for supporting the BAYCC Women Group.  Your generous contribution helps us organize educational workshops, community events, and service projects that uplift women and families in our community. Thank you for being a part of the change!

Support. Empower. Connect.Thank you for supporting the BAYCC Women Group. Your generous contribution helps us organize educational workshops, community events, and service projects that uplift women and families in our community.Thank you for being a part of the change!

🌸 BAYCC Women Group Donation Form 🌸

At BAYCC and Pacifica Institute, we believe in the power of community to transform lives.&nbsp; We are on a mission to establish a dedicated community center in the South Bay Area&mdash;a space where youth can grow, families can connect, and cultures can thrive together.&nbsp; This center will serve as: A youth hub, offering educational programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.A cultural center, celebrating diversity through events, workshops, and interfaith dialogue. A weekend school, providing a nurturing environment for children to learn and explore their potential. Your contribution will directly support: Securing and renovating a facility to create a welcoming and accessible space. Providing essential resources for educational programs and cultural initiatives. Building a lasting legacy of unity and service for generations to come. Every dollar brings us closer to creating a vibrant home for our community. Join us in making this vision a reality! Donate today and be a part of something truly meaningful.

At BAYCC and Pacifica Institute, we believe in the power of community to transform lives. We are on a mission to establish a dedicated community center in the South Bay Area—a space where youth can grow, families can connect, and cultures can thrive together. This center will serve as: A youth hub, offering educational programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.A cultural center, celebrating diversity through events, workshops, and interfaith dialogue. A weekend school, providing a nurturing environment for children to learn and explore their potential. Your contribution will directly support: Securing and renovating a facility to create a welcoming and accessible space. Providing essential resources for educational programs and cultural initiatives. Building a lasting legacy of unity and service for generations to come.Every dollar brings us closer to creating a vibrant home for our community. Join us in making this vision a reality!Donate today and be a part of something truly meaningful.

Together, we're building our future generations - BAYCC & Pacifica

<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">At Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC), we believe in the transformative power of education and the profound impact it can have on individuals and communities. As a nonprofit organization committed to fostering cultural understanding and empowering youth, we are excited to launch our latest fundraising campaign to support students in need through scholarships.<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Your generous donation will directly contribute to providing deserving students with the financial assistance they need to pursue their academic dreams. By supporting this initiative, you are not only investing in their education but also in their future potential to contribute positively to our society. Together, we can break down barriers, create opportunities, and build a brighter future for our students and our community.<p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;"> <p fr-original-style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(15, 14, 91);" style="width: 100%; margin: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(15, 14, 91); line-height: 1.5;">Join us in making a difference&mdash;because every student deserves the chance to succeed.

At Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC), we believe in the transformative power of education and the profound impact it can have on individuals and communities. As a nonprofit organization committed to fostering cultural understanding and empowering youth, we are excited to launch our latest fundraising campaign to support students in need through scholarships.Your generous donation will directly contribute to providing deserving students with the financial assistance they need to pursue their academic dreams. By supporting this initiative, you are not only investing in their education but also in their future potential to contribute positively to our society. Together, we can break down barriers, create opportunities, and build a brighter future for our students and our community.Join us in making a difference—because every student deserves the chance to succeed.

Scholarship Campaign 2025-2026

💃 Dance, move, and feel good with Zumba!Join us for a fun and energetic 4-week Zumba program! All fitness levels are welcome.📅 October 28 &bull; November 4, 11 &amp; 18 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 537 E Weddell Dr 💰 4-class package: $100Spaces are limited, and registration is first come, first served. Classes are sold only as a complete 4-week package; individual classes and drop-ins are not available.Contact us to reserve your spot! 🎶 💃 Zumba ile dans et, hareket et, iyi hisset!Eğlenceli ve enerjik 4 haftalık Zumba programımıza davetlisiniz! Her seviyeden katılımcı katılabilir.📅 28 Ekim &bull; 4, 11 ve 18 Kasım 🕖 Saat: 19.00 📍 537 E Weddell Dr 💰 4 derslik paket: $100Kontenjan sınırlıdır; kayıtlar başvuru sırasına g&ouml;re kabul edilecektir. Dersler yalnızca 4 haftalık paket olarak sunulmaktadır; tek derslik kayıt yapılamaz.Yerinizi ayırtmak i&ccedil;in bizimle iletişime ge&ccedil;in! 🎶

Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC)

Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC)

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Together, we're building our future generations - BAYCC & Pacifica

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Scholarship Campaign 2025-2026

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