Asian Pacific Fund

We’re just days away from the Asian Pacific Fund’s 2024 Gala, and we’re thrilled to share a preview of our spectacular auction lineup! Step into a world of glamor and culinary artistry as you and five guests join the luminous actress and director Joan Chen for an intimate dinner in a private home crafted by the renowned Four Kings chefs. Highlights of this once-in-a-lifetime evening include: ⭐ Engage in conversation with the radiant Joan Chen, star of the Oscar-sweeping The Last Emperor and the critically acclaimed Didi ⭐ Savor exquisite cuisine crafted by the virtuoso chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long of Four Kings, one of The New York Times’s 50 Best Restaurants in America for 2024 ⭐ Enjoy the evening at the breathtaking Sea Cliff home of the gracious Betty Louie, hosted by our very own Asian Pacific Fund Board member Emerald Yeh Special thanks to Joan Chen, Betty Louie, and Four Kings for their generous donation, and thank you to Asian Pacific Fund Founding Board member Emerald Yeh for her support in making this possible. Learn more about this year's auction items by visiting https://lnkd.in/gJAyHn-F.

With the Asian Pacific Fund’s 2024 Gala just days away, we’re thrilled to share a preview of our spectacular auction lineup! Thanks to the San Francisco 49ers' generous support, our Gala attendees will have a chance to experience the thrill of Thursday Night Football as the Niners take on the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on December 12, 2024. The premium package will include: 🏈 4 premium lower bowl tickets 🏈 4 exclusive pre-game field passes 🏈 1 signed and framed jersey of NFL and 49ers legend Jerry Rice 🤩   🏈 1 VIP parking pass Special thanks to the San Francisco 49ers for their generous donation and thank you to Asian Pacific Fund Board member Raj Mathai for his support in making this possible. 100% of the proceeds support the Asian Pacific Fund and our work to uplift the most underserved members of the Bay Area Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community.   Learn more about this year's auction items by visiting https://lnkd.in/g5DxxGUj.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay and #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s continue to break the silence and work together to end the stigma surrounding mental health in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of mental health as a vital aspect of overall health. Yet, forAANHPIs, mental health remains misunderstood both within and outside our community. Racism, societal pressures from the model minority myth, and intergenerational trauma heavily impact our mental health. Despite these challenges, AANHPIs are less likely to report needing help and are the least likely to seek treatment. Cultural stigma, inaccessible healthcare, language barriers, and discrimination create additional barriers to accessing care. The Consequences Are Real: - Suicide is the leading cause of death for AANHPI youth aged 10-19. - It is the second leading cause of death for AANHPI young adults aged 20-34. It’s Time for Change. We must break the stigma, foster open dialogue, and address the barriers that prevent us from seeking support. Together, we can create environments where AANHPIs are understood, embraced, and empowered. Here’s how we can make a difference: ⭐ Access meaningful, culturally competent, and language-accessible healthcare. ⭐ Disaggregate data to reflect our diverse community and its needs. ⭐ Acknowledge the impact of intergenerational trauma and the model minority myth. The Asian Pacific Fund, through our network of more than 90 AANHPI-serving nonprofits across the Bay Area, is working to end the stigma and create a future where mental health is prioritized in AANHPI communities. Let’s break the silence and work together to end the stigma. #MentalHealthAwareness #WorldMentalHealthDay ##AANHPIMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

The Asian Pacific Fund’s 2024 Gala is only several days away, and we’re excited to present an unforgettable dining experience crafted by the award-winning chef Kathy Fang! Her Asian-inspired flavors promise to tantalize your taste buds with each exquisite dish, celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asian cuisine. As a first-generation Asian American and mother of two, Kathy is known for her modern approach to creating simple, healthy Asian recipes and inspiring others to embrace their heritage through food. Kathy frequently appears on national culinary shows and competitions—including starring in the Food Network docuseries “Chef Dynasty: House of Fang”—and has worked with major brands and organizations in the travel, lifestyle, and non-profit sectors. Our heartfelt thanks to Chef Kathy Fang for bringing her culinary artistry to this special evening. We can’t wait to indulge in your incredible creations! To learn more about our 2024 Gala, visit https://lnkd.in/gkucDGZu. #ChefKathyFang #KathyFang #AsianChefs #AsianBusinessOwners #AsianCuisine

📢 Breaking News: The Asian Pacific Fund (APF) Distributes Over $1 Million to Support Bay Area Nonprofits Serving the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Community Since our founding in 1993, APF has been dedicated to supporting Bay Area nonprofits and the essential work they do every day for AANHPIs. Today, we are thrilled to share some exciting news: APF is awarding over $1 million in grants to 28 nonprofits serving the AANHPI community in the Bay Area. This latest round of funding includes two major initiatives: ⭐ The Accelerating Capacity for Transformation (ACT) for AANHPIs Fund: This new initiative provides $100,000 grants over two years to 6 nonprofit affiliates, empowering them to expand their impact. ⭐ The Resiliency & Recovery Fund: Continuing our commitment, this fund offers $25,000 grants to 22 local affiliate organizations, ensuring they can address urgent needs and remain resilient. These grants reflect the power of our community's support and our shared commitment to strengthening the infrastructure of AANHPI-serving nonprofits. Together, we are making a lasting difference in addressing the critical needs of our AANHPI community. 👉 If you want to learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gSUVNSRN. #AsianAmerican #NativeHawaiian #PacificIslander #AANHPI #AAPI #Nonprofits #FundingSupport

At the Asian Pacific Fund (APF), we recognize the critical role language access plays in empowering our communities, which is why, yesterday, we were proud to support interpretation services at the Asian Pacific Islander Council of San Francisco (API Council) Mayoral Town Hall in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown.   Through these services, attendees could better understand all five candidates’ views and proposed plans to address pressing issues such as housing, public safety, food security, and senior support services, among many others.   Together with our partners from the API Council, our goal was to ensure that every voter, regardless of language ability, has access to the information they need to make informed decisions. With more than 35 percent of San Francisco’s population identifying as part of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, voters must be informed to fully participate in the electoral process and make their voices heard.   By providing interpretation at the event, we helped bridge any language gap, ensuring that AANHPI voters can clearly understand each candidate’s stance and how they plan to address issues that matter most to our community. No voter should ever be denied the ability to cast an informed vote due to a language barrier.   We have repeatedly seen how language accessibility strengthens our community, and APF remains committed to supporting these efforts for the AANHPI population. #AANHPI #AAPI #LanguageAccess #VOTE #SanFranciscoElections #Chinatown #YourVoteMatters

🤝 The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, in collaboration with AAPI Data, has created a 2024 National Overview of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. This much-needed resource provides timely insights on AA and NHPI population numbers nationally and across states, including on languages spoken and demographic information pertaining to educational attainment, poverty, unemployment, and health insurance coverage. ✏ We encourage you to learn more about our diverse AA and NHPI communities and view the full fact sheet here: https://lnkd.in/egqyqkd3.

We're just a few weeks away from the Asian Pacific Fund’s 2024 Gala, “Celebrating the Power of Community,” on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at The Conservatory at One Sansome! Join us and be part of this inspiring evening that will bring together philanthropic leaders, changemakers, and supporters across the Bay Area to honor our shared commitment to community impact, unity, and philanthropy. 🌟 Celebrate our community’s collective achievements 🌟 Connect with leaders and changemakers dedicated to making a positive impact 🌟 Learn about APF, our new mission and values, and our work in 2024 🌟 Enjoy culinary delights by chef Kathy Fang Hurry—there are only a limited number of tickets left! Get yours at https://lnkd.in/gkucDGZu so you don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of this special celebration of our AANHPI community.

At the Asian Pacific Fund, we recognize the importance of language access, which is why this week, we are proud to support interpretation services at the Asian Pacific Islander Council of San Francisco (API Council) Mayoral Town Hall on Thursday, September 26. In partnership with API Council, we aim to ensure everyone can fully engage in the electoral process and access the critical information they need to make informed decisions. Time and again, we have seen how language accessibility empowers the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, and we are committed to supporting AANHPI voters in San Francisco in making their voices heard. With interpretation available at this event, AANHPI voters can better understand each candidate’s stance, plans, and how they will address the issues that matter most to our community — ensuring that a language barrier is never a factor in casting an informed vote. Despite its importance, language access remains a persistent challenge. Federal standards mandated the provision of interpreter services 23 years ago, and almost 50 years after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, numerous government agencies and systems continue to fail to provide these vital services — effectively shutting out people with limited English proficiency from accessing job training programs, benefits, and life-saving health care services. In a recent survey by our partner organization AAPI Data, 28% of Asian Americans had difficulty accessing health services because of a language barrier. That is almost a third of the Asian American population who could not even talk to someone about getting help because of a lack of language access. We must continue to address language access and ensure an equitable society where everyone can fully participate regardless of language ability. Together, we can break down barriers and create a more inclusive future. #LanguageAccess #AANHPI #AAPI #Vote #Election2024 #2024Elections

🖊President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week (September 23 through September 29, 2024) to honor the AANAPISI program’s essential role in empowering generations of underserved students. 👉 Read the entire proclamation online here: https://lnkd.in/e6pxh-gW