TZU CHI USA JOURNAL

On the morning of April 5, 2025, a slight chill hung in the air in Chicago, Illinois, and the community thrummed with anticipation. Police cars had already blocked off West 23rd Street in Chicago’s Chinatown, waiting for the celebration to begin. It wasn’t long, however, before the sound of gongs and drums rang out, and two dancing lions “chewed up” lettuce, oranges, and green onions one by one, signifying good luck, auspiciousness, and wisdom in turn. Tzu Chi USA’s new Chicago Service Center would soon open its doors.

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief February 16 and 23: Completing Emergency Relief and Looking Ahead Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring 2025

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief February 2 and 9: Holistic Care and Inspiration Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring 2025 Issue The

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief January 27 to February 1: The Wildfires Resource Hub Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring 2025 Issue

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief January 25 and 26: Community and Healing in West Los Angeles Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief January 25 and 26: Hugs and Faith in El Monte Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring 2025

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief January 22: “We Will Get Through This” in Altadena Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring 2025 Issue

Los Angeles Wildfires Disaster Relief January 22: Bringing “Light in the Darkness” to Pacific Palisades Written By Ida Eva Zielinska Published #76 | Spring 2025

Following the first distributions on January 18, Tzu Chi volunteers in Los Angeles took on several tasks to prepare for what would be an extensive disaster relief mission…

On January 16, Tzu Chi announced that the $1 million donation match had been increased to $2 million, thanks to the continued generosity of the same anonymous benefactor. This remarkable gesture encouraged even greater public participation in the mission, which would officially begin with disaster relief distributions on January 18.