In 1851, the overseas Chinese frst formed the Kong Chow Benevolent Association in San Francisco. The members are Chinese from Hoy Shan, Xinhui, Hoy Ping, En Ping, Heshan, Si Hui, Chi Xi.

The Kong Chow Benevolent Association currently consists of members from Xinhui and Heshan districts only.

The Los Angeles Kong Chow Benevolent Association was established in 1889 with 130 years of history. We are also one of the few 501(c)(3) nonproft charitable organizations in Chinatown.

We donate thousands of dollars annually in the form of scholarships, education endowment funds and donation to other Chinese and American charitable organizations.

Our yearly activities consists of Year-end banquet, Spring Banquet, Ching Ming , Picnic, Building Anniversary and Scholarships banquet.

We also have Kong Chow Convention every three years to meet other charters’ members. On Tuesdays, we have fellowships in the form of karaoke, choir practice and dinner.

Our staff consists of highly trained professionals and scholars from the fields of medical, engineering, education, manufacturing, business, and yes, housewives.