Community

International Volunteer Service Organization Appeared In TEDA
International Committee for Chinese Orphans (ICCO)
Contact persons: Mr. Jim Johnston (Co-Chair): 13803007961
Ms. Sharon Cooper (Co-Chair): 13502108189, 86-22-23691470
E-mail: jimjohnston88@yahoo.com

International Committee for Relief and Development (ICRD)
Add: Rm. 502, Gate 5, Anda Gongyu, Binshui Rd., Hexi Dist.
Tel: 86-22-23926614
Contact person: Mr. Chris Thorpe
The Jianhua ICRD is a voluntary organization of Chinese nationals and foreign Expats united with a heartfelt concern for those in less fortunate circumstances-the poorest of the poor. They meet monthly to share about ongoing relief and development projects.

Churches
Wang Hai Lou Catholic Church
Add: No. 292, Shizilin Rd.
Tel: 86-22-26351172
Hours: Mon-Sat: 5:15, 6:00
Sun: 6:00, 7:30, 18:30, 19:00
Chinese service.

Mosques
The North Mosque
Add: Tianmucun, Beichen Dist.
Tel: 86-22-26343934
Hours: Mon-Thur, Sat, Sun: 4:00, 13:00, 18:00; Fri: 13:00
Chinese service.

Temples
Dabei Zen Temple
Add: No.40, Tianwei Rd., Hebei Dist.
Tel: 86-22-26261768
Hours: Mon-Sun: 9:00-16:00
Dabei Zen Temple is the city's biggest Buddhist temple and an important activity center for Buddhism in China. It was built in the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty and became famous for offering sacrifices to the bones of a Tang monk, Xuan Zang.

American Chamber of Commerce in P.R.China - Greater Tianjin Branch (AmCham)
Add: Rm. 263, Sheraton Hotel
Tel: 86-22-23537762
Fax: 86-22-23537765
Website: www.amchamtianjin.org
Japanese Association in Tianjin
Add: Rm.2003, Tianjin International Building
Tel: 86-22-23132522
Fax: 86-22-23132922
E-mail: tjja@public.tpt.tj.cn

Tianjin International Community Center (TICC)
Add: 3rd Floor, Somerset Olympic Tower, Tianjin
Tel: 86-22-23355888 ext. 8300
Fax: 86-22-23353601
E-mail: TICC98@hotmail.com
Website: www.ticc98.virtualave.net
This community center was formed to help the Expats to know, help and better understand each other, to promote and encourage civic involvement; to set an example with charitable and social activities and encourage the exchange of ideas. TICC activities information is available on E-SMART's website and in the monthly publication of JIN.

Tianjin Toastmasters Club (TTMC)
E-mail: carriel@mail.zlnet.com.cn ; TTMC@yahoogroups.com
Website: www.toastmasters.org
Regular Meeting time: 17:00-21:00, 1st & 3rd Thursday every month
Venue: the 3rd floor of the Somerset Olympic Tower
Highlights: A great club for improving the communication and leadership skills.