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Congratulations, Growing Up Asian In America 2017 Winners!
May 1, 2017
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”
February 24, 2017
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
November 7, 2016
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
October 25, 2016
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!
October 25, 2016
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
August 10, 2016
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
June 9, 2016
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
April 26, 2016
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?…
Matt Fong Scholarship Application deadline extended to July 1st
January 13, 2016
The Asian Pacific Fund administers 12 scholarship programs to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their education goals.…
Thank You for Supporting Asian Pacific Fund’s Annual Gala!
October 30, 2015
We are deeply grateful to the nearly 430 guests who joined us for one of the most successful galas in the Fund’s history, raising more than $375,000 to support our mission to serve the Bay Area’s most vulnerable community members.…
Welcome to Our Newest Board Members!
May 19, 2015
We are delighted to announce the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors: Huifen Chan, Tom Cole and Michael Yoshikami.…
Apply for 2015 Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships
May 1, 2015
The Asian Pacific Fund administers 12 scholarship programs to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their education goals.…
20th Anniversary of Growing Up Asian in America
January 21, 2015
2015 marks Growing Up Asian in America’s 20th anniversary. For two decades, a generation of K-12 students has submitted tens of thousands of works of art, essays and videos to share what it’s like to grow up both Asian and …
Many Thanks for Your Incredible Support!
August 29, 2014
We are deeply grateful to the 460 guests who joined us to be part of the most well-attended gala in the Fund’s history, raising nearly $300,000 to support grants and services for organizations serving our most vulnerable community members.…
NBC Bay Area Hosts Celebration Luncheon for APA Heritage Month!
May 15, 2014
NBC Bay Area coverage of a special celebration luncheon for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month featuring some South Bay winners of Growing Up Asian in America and honorees from Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI).
The luncheon took place …
Congrats to our Growing Up Asian in America winners!
May 4, 2014
Check out all the winning essays, artwork and videos from Growing Up Asian in America 2014: FOOD!…