AACI Hosts 2026 Health Fair For Santa Clara County Youth

AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) has announced the return of its annual Back-to-School Health Fair, according to an organization press release. The free, family-friendly event is dedicated to helping local children and families prepare for the upcoming school year and will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at 2400 Moorpark Avenue in San Jose.

Now in its second year, the Back to School Health Fair brings together health services, community resources, and cultural celebrations to support children and families throughout Santa Clara County. The event aims to have a direct impact by offering free access to essential health and wellness services to 1,000 local kids and their families.

Bilingual, award-winning meteorologist for NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48, Cinthia Pimentel, will host this year’s gathering.

Addressing Barriers to Care

The initiative is designed to address systemic challenges by bringing critical healthcare directly to the community.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to walk into their classroom healthy, confident, and ready to learn,” said Sarita Kohli, President and CEO of AACI. “The Back to School Health Fair removes barriers to care and connects families with the health services, resources, and support they need to thrive. When we invest in the well-being of our children, we strengthen the future of our entire community.”

AACI remains committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for all community members, especially during a time when many families are facing growing financial and social challenges.

Honoring Local Leaders

AACI will recognize two outstanding honorees at this year’s event.

Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga (District 5) will receive the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for her longstanding commitment to public service, community engagement, and advancing equitable access to resources for underserved communities.

Korean American Community Services (KACS) will receive the Community Champion Award for its dedication to supporting immigrant families, as well as educating and empowering the Korean community on critical health issues.

Services and Resources for the Diaspora

The fair will provide a wide range of free health and dental services, including Tdap vaccinations (appointment required), blood pressure checks, diabetes screenings (A1C), mental health resources, height and weight checks, dental screenings, and fluoride treatment for children.

Attendees will also have access to free giveaways such as backpacks, school supplies, raffle prizes, haircuts, and five-dollar food truck vouchers for up to 1,000 attendees.

More than 20 local service providers will be on-site to offer health, wellness, and educational support. This includes critical partners serving the South Asian and broader immigrant communities, such as the India Community Center, as well as the Stanford University Injury Prevention Team, Community Health Partnership, LUNA, Amigos De Guadalupe, San Jose Public Libraries, On Lok, and AINAK.

Vibrant cultural performances will celebrate the area’s rich diversity. The lineup features Japanese taiko drumming by Niseishin Daiko, martial arts demonstrations from Team-M Taekwondo, and traditional Mexican dance by the Grito de la Cultura Dance Academy led by Elena Robles.

Event Details and Support

The event is free, but families are encouraged to pre-register online.

To help fund the initiative, AACI is actively seeking partners and supporters. Contributions go toward direct medical screenings and essential school tools. Donations can be made on the AACI website.

The program is made possible through the support of several sponsors, including the Gordon N. & Anita T. Chan Foundation, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Children’s Hospital, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Asian Law Alliance, San Jose Water, Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute, Korean American Community Foundation San Francisco, Korean American Community Services, Sutter Health, On Lok, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal.

Media sponsors for the event include NBC Bay Area and India Currents.

This text was edited with the assistance of an AI tool and has been reviewed and edited for accuracy and clarity by India Currents.