Why We Chose the Name
Why We Chose the Name
Before Silicon Valley became the global center of innovation, it was known by a different name: the Valley of Heart’s Delight. This name was given to the Santa Clara Valley, celebrated for its fertile soil, vast orchards, and blooming fruit trees.
In the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, the valley attracted immigrants from all corners of the world. Chinese immigrants were among the first to arrive and build their lives here. From the earliest laborers to today’s professionals, the Chinese heritage community has been a significant part of our region’s history and growth. Today, a new generation of immigrants continues this legacy, more diverse than ever in their pursuits of happiness in the valley.
The Society of Heart’s Delight honors both the history of our region and the deep legacy of the Chinese heritage community on this land. We continue that legacy by telling our stories, building a more connected and inclusive community, and contributing to a shared, pluralistic Silicon Valley.
Before Silicon Valley became the global center of innovation, it was known by a different name: the Valley of Heart’s Delight. This name was given to the Santa Clara Valley, celebrated for its fertile soil, vast orchards, and blooming fruit trees.
In the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, the valley attracted immigrants from all corners of the world. Chinese immigrants were among the first to arrive and build their lives here. From the earliest laborers to today’s professionals, the Chinese heritage community has been a significant part of our region’s history and growth. Today, a new generation of immigrants continues this legacy, more diverse than ever in their pursuits of happiness in the valley.
The Society of Heart’s Delight honors both the history of our region and the deep legacy of the Chinese heritage community on this land. We continue that legacy by telling our stories, building a more connected and inclusive community, and contributing to a shared, pluralistic Silicon Valley.
Mission
Mission
To create pathways for the Chinese heritage community to flourish in and contribute to the civic and cultural life of our broader society, fostering a deep sense of belonging for all.
To create pathways for the Chinese heritage community to flourish in and contribute to the civic and cultural life of our broader society, fostering a deep sense of belonging for all.
To create pathways for the Chinese heritage community to flourish in and contribute to the civic and cultural life of our broader society, fostering a deep sense of belonging for all.
Vision
Vision
To build a thriving, multicultural society where the contributions of the Chinese heritage community are woven into the fabric of our shared success and belonging.
To build a thriving, multicultural society where the contributions of the Chinese heritage community are woven into the fabric of our shared success and belonging.
To build a thriving, multicultural society where the contributions of the Chinese heritage community are woven into the fabric of our shared success and belonging.
Values
Values
• Cultivate Community
• Inspire Imagination
• Amplify Impact
• Cultivate Community
• Inspire Imagination
• Amplify Impact
• Cultivate Community
• Inspire Imagination
• Amplify Impact
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
