Sacramento, CA – Asian Pacific Fund (APF) President and Executive Director Carolyn Wang Kong joined the California Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Health Equity Coalition, comprised of over 50 community-based organizations, to advocate for a landmark bill …
On June 25th, Asian Pacific Fund (APF) President and Executive Director Carolyn Wang Kong participated in a critical roundtable hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the Office of Public Engagement. The discussion, which was also …
The Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is excited to welcome Ansie Ting, Middle Market Commercial Banker at JP Morgan Chase, as one of our newest Advisory Council members.
As part of APF’s Advisory Council, Ansie will help increase …
The Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is excited to welcome Gary Kiang, CFO of Apeximmune Therapeutics and Banner Edge Media, as one of our newest Advisory Council members.
As part of APF’s Advisory Council, Gary will help increase …
The Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is excited to welcome Kai Hong, Chief Investment Strategist at Bivium Capital Partners, as one of the newest members of our Board of Directors.
As part of APF’s board, Kai will help increase …
This year, the Asian Pacific Fund is proud to welcome Sandi Khine and Kelsey Foster as part of the AAPI Data-Narrative-Action (DNA) Fellowship Program. The DNA Fellowship Program, hosted by AAPI Data, is a 6-month, paid fellowship designed to …
This year, the Asian Pacific Fund is proud to welcome Kelsey Foster and Sandi Khine as part of the AAPI Data-Narrative-Action (DNA) Fellowship Program. The DNA Fellowship Program, hosted by AAPI Data, is a 6-month, paid fellowship designed to …
2.10.2021: A wave of violent attacks renews focus on anti-Asian racism – Vox
2.17.2021: 68 Ways to Donate in Support of Asian Communities – New York Magazine (updated March 23, 2021)
2.23.2021: Standing As One With the Asian American Community…
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STANDING AS ONE WITH THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Asian Pacific Fund, Comcast NBC Universal, NBC Bay Area & Telemundo 48 launch Solidarity Fund to stand up to hate against Asian American
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4.6.2020: Asian Pacific Fund – COVID-19 Response Fund – NBC Bay Area
4.27.2020: Give In May – NBC Bay Area
5.4.2020: Campaign to back Asian American nonprofits kick-started to commemorate heritage month – The Sacramento Bee
6.1.2020: Give in May …
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More than 80 Nonprofits and Philanthropic Partners Launch #GiveInMay
Giving Campaign to Mark 30th Anniversary of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
SAN FRANCISCO (May 1, 2020) — In 1990, the federal government officially recognized May as Asian …
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COVID-19’s Triple Threat to the Bay Area’s Asian and Pacific Islander Community
SAN FRANCISCO (April 2, 2020) — The COVID-19 pandemic is devastating the Bay Area’s most vulnerable Asians and Pacific Islanders (API) on three fronts besides …
NBC Bay Area news anchor and APF Board Member, Raj Mathai, reports on the Fund’s first ever API Summit a one-day convening for leaders and decisionmakers to address hidden & emerging needs in the API community.
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Combating a Climate of Fear: Addressing Emerging Needs in the Bay Area Asian and Pacific Islander Community
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 20, 2019) — Asian Pacific Fund, a community foundation, announced its inaugural API Summit that will bring …
5.3.2018: Growing Up Asian in America Contest Winners – NBC Bay Area
5.6.2018: News coverage of GUAA Award Ceremony – NBC Bay Area (Video)
5.10.2018: Forgive and go on together (Highlight of essay written by Sachi Hannah) – Nichi Bei …
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Celebrating Asian/Pacific Islander Heroes in Our Community
NBC Bay Area to Host Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Honoree Luncheon
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 10, 2018) — Student winners from the Asian Pacific Fund’s 23rd annual …
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Asian Pacific Fund Launches 2018 Growing Up Asian in America Student Contest
SAN FRANCISCO (January, 16, 2018) — Asian Pacific Fund launched the 2018 Growing Up Asian in America contest today. The art, essay and video contest …
4.27.2017: Asian Pacific Fund’s Growing Up Asian in America 2017 Winners! – NBC Bay Area
4.28.2017: Local students wins ‘Growing Up Asian’ scholarship – Vallejo Times-Herald
5.4.2017: 7 year old Pinay writes letter to senator about growing up Asian in …
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Mobilizing Bay Area Asian Americans: A Rising Political Force
SAN FRANCISCO (May 24, 2017) — Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) are the fastest growing racial group in America yet have the least political representation and engagement. Asian …
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Celebrating Asian / Pacific Islander Heroes in Our Community
NBC Bay Area to Host Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Honoree Luncheon
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 16, 2017) — Student winners from the Asian Pacific Fund’s …