In 2004, FCC Oregon/SW Washington included in its mission statement support for adoptive families and for charitable activities for children remaining in orphanages in China.

In 2005, the chapter established a Charitable Giving committee to reach out to the broader Chinese community, particularly children in China.

The 2005 board developed a relationship with the China Association of Social Workers through Madame Zhang Ziaoqing. Through Madame Zhang, the chapter funded lifesaving surgeries for two children in the countryside and later established an ongoing relationship between the chapter and the Chengde Social Welfare Institute in Hubei Province.

The Chengde SWI in Hubei Province (one of the poorest aread of China) is home to more than 40 children. For a majority, this will be the only home they know. Just 10 children have been adopted from Chengde SWI in the past five years. FCC has been able to fund the orphanage's first playground equipment, severl appliances, some necessary furniture (including dining tables - prior to FCC's donation the children at their meals standing), medicine cabinets, cribs, bedding, and medicine. We have also been able to sponsor the high-school tuition of two Chengde teens with a third teen sponsored by our community partner, Christ Church Parish.

The Charitable Giving Committee also supports the Portland Classical Chinese Garden.

*As of 2009, we are attempting to expand our reach and give donations to a variety of China-related causes **(both locally and in China)** as determined by the FCC Board of Directors and as the current year's budget permits. Current economic constraints will unfortunately limit funds allocated to those collected in addition to actual membership fees - e.g. iGive shopping, donations beyond membership dues, and other income not otherwise required to cover operational expenses.

Contact and the FCC Board of Directors 2008-2009 for more information or to support the committee's efforts.