About OCHA
The Oregon Chinese Hoop Alliance (OCHA) was established as an Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2023 (EIN: 92-3969993). OCHA's mission is to foster friendly relations among the Asian community in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest through basketball, sports, entertainment, and educational activities. OCHA operates with a board of directors and an organizing committee. All program revenues and donations are committed 100% to the operation of the programs. The founding and current board of directors are Shanbo Zhang (President), Xiaojiao Xu (Vice President), Erzhuo Che (Secretary General), Yuan Liu (Treasurer), and Longyi Chen, responsible for overall organization and management. The volunteer-based organizing committee has members from various backgrounds and industries who assist in OCHA's events, projects, and programs.
OCHA's main programs include:
Weekly full-court and half-court drop-ins and children's playground
Weekly Basketball Skill Clinic for young athletes from K-to-Grade 3
Annual OCHA Asian Lunar New Year Celebration
Asian Family centered Open-house and Gathering
International basketball sports, cultural, educational, and entertainment exchanges
OCHA's programs welcome basketball enthusiasts, friends, and families from all genders, ages, races, and skill levels to participate. OCHA strives to create welcoming and healthy basketball activities for participants.