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Affiliates Convene for Policy Issues Update and What’s at Stake in 2018
At the first convening for 2018, affiliates met to address the current Administration’s policies and the turbulent environment it has created for both the immigrant and broader API community.…
A Legacy of Making a Difference
Remembering Mayor Edwin M. Lee, San Francisco’s first Asian American mayor, and the legacy he left behind.…
Honoring Minami Tamaki at Our Most Successful Gala to Date
On October 14th, we honored Minami Tamaki LLP with our Leadership in Philanthropy Award at our Annual Gala with more than 450 guests in attendance and raising more than a half-million dollars. Many thanks to all our supporters!…
Maureen’s Story: Finding Hope
At our 2017 Annual Gala, we featured a video about Maureen and followed her journey from loneliness to finding hope for the future through the support of our affiliate partner, Community Youth Center (CYC).…
Capacity Building & Civic Engagement Initiative 2017-18 Grantee Cohort
Check out our cohort of 14 front-line organizations serving the most vulnerable Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area and learn about their projects.…
University of Washington College of Education Dean Mia Tuan Recipient of 2017 Tien Award
Congratulations to Mia Tuan, Dean of the University of Washington College of Education and recipient of the 2017 Chang-Lin Tien Leadership in Education Award.…
Congratulations, Growing Up Asian In America 2017 Winners!
This year’s contest theme, “Letter to the Senator,” asked youth to create original artwork, essays, and videos exploring issues that they wanted Senator Kamala Harris to address.…
Affiliates Convene on “Surviving and Thriving in Our Post-Election World”
At our annual convening, affiliates heard from panelists on the challenges that lie ahead for the API community. The event was co-hosted with the San Francisco Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA).…
Be a Sponsor of Our 2017 Growing Up Asian in America Program
The Asian Pacific Fund is looking for corporate sponsors to partner with us around our annual Growing Up Asian in America youth art, essay and video contest. The contest culminates with an award ceremony during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month …
Leo’s Story: From Isolation to Connection
At our 2016 Annual Gala, we put the spotlight on Cameron House client, Leo, and his mother, Suju, who came to the United States from China when he was 11 years old. This video — produced by affiliate partner, API …
Congratulations, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, on the 2016 Leadership in Philanthropy Award!
At our Annual Gala on October 15th, we honored Care.com Chairwoman, Founder, and CEO, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, with the Leadership in Philanthropy Award in recognition of her business success and making a difference in the community.…
LOI for 2017-18 Capacity-Building & Civic Engagement Grants Due August 29th
Our grant making for 2017 and 2018 will be focused on strengthening our affiliate organizations through two-year capacity building grants. In an effort to simultaneously strengthen our voice as a community, we are also asking all grantees to commit to …
Sacramento State University Interim Provost Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee Selected for 2016 Tien Award
Congratulations to Sacramento State University Interim Provost Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee for winning the 2016 Chang-Lin Tien Leadership in Education Award, recognizing Asian-American leaders in higher education.
As part of the award, the Asian Pacific Fund will give a $10K award …
View the Winning Entries from our 2016 Growing Up Asian in America Program
The 2016 Growing Up Asian in America challenged youth to create original artwork, essays, and videos that responded to our Olympic theme: Who would you honor with a gold medal —whether in your family, school or community—and why?…