Tzu Chi Compassion Relief Foundation
By Religion·Community Service/Nonprofit·Environmental/Sustainability·Pre-Health·Education
Tzu Chi Compassion Relief Foundation is the UC Berkeley chapter of a Buddhist-rooted international humanitarian organization. Members participate in weekly community service events including shoreline cleanups, hot meal distributions, convalescent home visits, recycling drives, sign language learning, and flower arrangement. The organization operates on four missions: Charity, Medical, Education, and Humanistic Culture. Members put compassion into action through hands-on service in the local community.
36
Years active in the US
63
US offices across 8 regions
136
Countries aided globally
26
Tzu Chi Academy locations across 14 states
$1,470,000+
2024 disaster relief aid distributed
6,247+
2024 disaster relief individuals benefited
Events They Host
Annual Charity Concert (National Headquarters)
Annual charity concert; 2026 date listed as September 20th
Annual Charity Concert (Northwest Region)
October 11, Chabot College Performing Arts Center
Annual Charity Gala (Northeast Region)
October 17, Flushing NY
Happy Seniors Learning Program
Community service program offering lifelong learning for older adults
Community Medical Outreach Events
Free medical, dental, and alternative care services for uninsured and underinsured community members
Food Distribution Events
Fresh produce and pantry essentials distributed to low-income families; hot meals for people experiencing homelessness
Back-to-School Supply Distribution
Backpacks filled with school supplies distributed to children from struggling families
Disaster Relief Distributions
Relief distributions following natural disasters such as tornadoes, floods, and wildfires; ongoing across multiple U.S. regions
Member Experiences
Sign Language Learning Sessions
Member activity learning sign language, listed among weekly community service events.
Flower Arrangement
Weekly member activity in flower arrangement as part of humanistic culture programming.
Recycling Events
Regular member-organized recycling activities aligned with environmental protection mission.