Community briefs

Engage Cupertino

The City of Cupertino has launched Engage Cupertino, a platform to gather feedback, discuss topics and inform the public about policy, planning, programs and projects taking shape in the community.

The city’s Climate Action Plan Update is the first project to utilize the platform, where residents can take surveys, ask questions, leave comments and learn about upcoming meetings.

To view the platform, visit engagecupertino.org.

Housing workshop

The City of Cupertino is partnering with Rise Housing to host the annual Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Informational Workshop on Sept. 13, 6-7 p.m. The virtual workshop will present an overview of the City’s BMR Ownership and Rental programs, how to join the 2022 waitlist, requirements of the program and more about the eligibility process. To join the Zoom call, visit https:// zoom.us/j/94240558179.

The 2022 waitlist and application period will be open during the month of October. For more information, contact Cupertino Senior Housing Planner Gabriel Borden at gabrielb@cupertino.org or 408-777-1360.

Coalition gets gift

The Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care recently received a $20,000 gift from the Chinese Cancer Memorial Foundation. The Cupertino-based coalition is devoted to end-of-life concerns in the Chinese American community; the gift will support its mission to build a community where Chinese Americans are able to face the end of life with dignity and respect.

“This gift will allow us to continue our outreach efforts to the Chinese community, intergenerational family households, caregivers and the health care professionals who serve them,” coalition board co-chair Alex Tsao said in a statement.