AACI will host its annual Back-to-School Health Fair on August 8, 2026, offering free health services and resources to support Santa Clara County youth and their families.
AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) has announced the return of its annual Back-to-School Health Fair, a free, family-friendly event aimed at helping local children and families prepare for the upcoming school year. The event is scheduled for 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 initiative aims to directly impact the community by providing free access to essential health and wellness services for up to 1,000 local kids and their families.
This year’s event will be hosted by Cinthia Pimentel, a bilingual and award-winning meteorologist for NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48.
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 and welcoming space for all community members, especially during a time when many families are facing increasing financial and social challenges.
At this year’s event, AACI will honor two outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community. Santa Clara County Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga (District 5) will receive the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for her longstanding commitment to public service and advancing equitable access to resources for underserved communities. Additionally, Korean American Community Services (KACS) will be recognized with the Community Champion Award for its dedication to supporting immigrant families and empowering the Korean community on critical health issues.
The fair will offer a wide range of free health and dental services, including Tdap vaccinations (appointments required), blood pressure checks, diabetes screenings (A1C), mental health resources, height and weight checks, dental screenings, and fluoride treatments for children.
Attendees can also look forward to free giveaways such as backpacks, school supplies, raffle prizes, haircuts, and five-dollar food truck vouchers for up to 1,000 participants.
More than 20 local service providers will be present 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, the Stanford University Injury Prevention Team, Community Health Partnership, LUNA, Amigos De Guadalupe, San Jose Public Libraries, On Lok, and AINAK.
The event will feature vibrant cultural performances that celebrate the area’s rich diversity. Attendees can enjoy 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.
While the event is free, families are encouraged to pre-register online to facilitate planning and resource allocation.
AACI is actively seeking partners and supporters to help fund the initiative. Contributions will go toward direct medical screenings and essential school supplies. Donations can be made through 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.
According to an AACI press release, the Back-to-School Health Fair aims to foster community well-being and support local families as they prepare for the new school year.