Newsletters
2023 Year-End Recap
Dear APF Friend and Supporter,
When I first joined the Asian Pacific Fund one year ago, I remember being told that philanthropy in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities is “different.” …
APF Wave Newsletter Issue 2: September – October 2023
The Asian Pacific Fund recently celebrated a significant milestone, our 30th Anniversary Gala. Over the past three decades, we have strived to build strength, lead with courage, and create a sense of belonging within our community. This celebration would not …
APF Wave Newsletter Issue 1: May-July 2023
Read the first issue of our new quarterly e-newsletter, the Asian Pacific Fund Wave!
As we reflect over the last few months, the APF has much to celebrate, including our return to hosting an in-person API Summit, announcing our latest …
Closing the Gap for the API Community
Read about our recent convening and the role APF and our affiliates are playing in closing the gap for the API Community, and save the date for our upcoming events as we celebrate 30 years of strength, courage, and belonging.…
APF’s Response to the Half Moon Bay Tragedy
The Half Moon Bay shooting reminds us that the AAPI community is not free from gun violence. Please consider donating to the Half Moon Bay Support Fund and Victims Fund.…
A Message From Our New President & Executive Director
New President & Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Fund, Carolyn Wang Kong, sends a message of greeting as she begins her journey to guide the Fund in its next phase of growth.…
Announcing Our Resiliency & Recovery Fund Grantees
$750K in grants were awarded to 34 Bay Area nonprofits providing crucial services for vulnerable AAPIs as they move towards post-pandemic recovery. Learn more about their extraordinary work.…
Join Us for Our 2022 Annual Gala
Our Annual Gala is back in person this year at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Save Saturday, October 22, 2022 on your calendars and purchase your tickets today.…
See What You Missed: #GiveInMay & API Summit
Read about our phenomenal third year for our #GiveInMay campaign which raised more than $995k and find out what leaders shared during our virtual API Summit around recovery efforts.…
Find Out What You Missed At Our API Summit
We held our annual API Summit virtually on June 8, 2022 which focused on building resiliency and ensuring AAPIs are included in recovery efforts as we come out of the pandemic.…
Join Us for Our Virtual API Summit
Join our virtual API Summit for a discussion on ways we can continue to come together to support recovery and rebuilding efforts for the AAPI community.…
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month Through #GiveInMay
Our annual Give In May campaign is back! Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us and support our nationwide giving campaign by donating to one (or more) of the participating nonprofits.…
Help the AAPI Community Recover and Rebuild
Support the Tongan community in their tsunami relief efforts as the country begins the process of slowly rebuilding.…
Standing Together in the Face of Adversity
We are thankful for the continued generosity donors have shown to the AAPI community which helped us raise $1.3M for our COVID-19 Recovery Fund, supporting organizations across the state.…
Read About Our Increasing Momentum and Impact
During these challenging times, we are grateful for the outpouring of support for our work which has created a watershed moment for the Fund.…
Join Us For Our Summer Speaker Series
Join our monthly conversations to delve deeper into into the challenges impacting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.…
See What You Missed At Our Virtual API Summit
We held our third annual API Summit virtually on May 20, 2021 which highlighted ways Bay Area nonprofits have been addressing the surge in anti-Asian hate and violence and explored longer term strategies.…