National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (National CAPACD)’s Post

🗳️ Free Trainings to Protect Voting' Rights 🗳️ The Asian American Federation, in collaboration with Magpantay & Associates, a nonprofit consulting and legal services firm, is offering a non-partisan training on voter rights tailored for Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, community leaders, and lawyers. They will be holding a virtual session as well as an in-person session in Philadelphia, PA. 💻The same virtual training will be offered at the following times: • October 21 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET • October 21 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET Register for the virtual training → https://ow.ly/wXzu50TN6mA 📓The same in-person training on Pennsylvania voter rights will be offered at the following times in Philadelphia: • October 23 at 12 p.m. ET • October 23 at 5:30 p.m. ET Register for the Pennsylvanial training → https://ow.ly/8XP950TN6mB #VotersRights #Election2024 #AA #NHPI

Friends of Little Saigon (FLS) has stepped up with community-driven solutions to respond to decades of neglect, gentrification, and rising violence in Seattle’s Little Saigon. This work includes their Phố Đẹp project, aiming to create a safer, more vibrant neighborhood. Their efforts also include the future Little Saigon Landmark Project, which will provide multigenerational housing and a cultural hub for the Vietnamese American community. We are proud to have Friends of Little Saigon as a member organization within our coalition. Learn more about their critical work in this Seattle Times article: https://lnkd.in/ec5S-xsu

We are asking AA & NHPI-serving organizations to complete a brief 15-20 minute survey to help us understand the scope and scale of climate resilience work in your local community. ' Your input will help us advocate for increased investment in local capacity to support a more resilient future. ➡️ https://ow.ly/H3zf50TEtJk This project is a joint effort between National CAPACD, The National Urban League, and UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) to uplift our shared challenges and opportunities during this critical time.

Are you ready to unlock the true potential of your volunteers? On October 29, join us for a special webinar led by one of our members, Kultivate Labs, on how effective volunteer management can amplify your organization’s cultural and community impact. Speakers from Kultivate Labs will discuss how they have harnessed volunteer efforts to create lasting cultural change using two examples: Kapwa Gardens, a volunteer-built space that transformed a vacant parking lot into a vibrant community hub, and UNDISCOVERED SF, which has mobilized hundreds of volunteers to build a thriving Filipino cultural community through its popular night markets. Whether you are a nonprofit leader or community organizer, this webinar will equip you with the tools to turn volunteers into catalysts for positive transformation. 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/r8Eb50TLYE6

🚨 Attention Coalition Network 🌏: As trusted leaders, your organization plays a key role in helping AAs and NHPIs navigate and build resilience to climate change. For some, this may hit close to home as you respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the Southeast U.S. We are asking AA and NHPI-serving community based organizations to complete a brief survey that will help us better understand the scope and scale of climate resilience work in your local community— and your organizational readiness to access significant federal investments designed to mitigate the climate crisis and better prepare us to support impacted communities. Your input will help us advocate for increased investment in local capacity and build a stronger, more resilient future. This project is a joint effort between National CAPACD, The National Urban League, and UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) to uplift our shared challenges and opportunities during this critical time. Thank you in advance for completing the survey ➡️ https://ow.ly/H3zf50TEtJk #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #CommunityResilience #AA #NHPI

In honor of Filipino American History Month, we’re spotlighting three incredible organizations dedicated to serving and empowering Filipino communities across the country: 1️⃣ AFIRE Chicago (Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment) amplifies the voices of Filipinx/a/o immigrants and refugees, working towards racial, social, and economic justice. Learn more: afirechicago.org 2️⃣ Filipino Advocates for Justice (FAJ) has been organizing for over four decades to empower Filipino communities through programs in civic engagement, youth leadership, workers’ rights, and immigration advocacy. Learn more: filipinos4justice.org 3️⃣ Little Manila Rising (LMR) serves the South Stockton, CA community and is committed to preserving Filipino American history and culture while addressing environmental justice, housing, and health equity for the community. Learn more: littlemanila.org These three organizations are valued members of our coalition, working tirelessly to uplift and serve the Filipinx/a/o community. #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #FilAmVoices #MembershipMonday

🚨Attention Coalition Network 🌏: As trusted leaders in your community, we know your organization plays an important role in helping AAs and NHPIs navigate and build resilience to the threats of climate change. For some, this may particularly resonate as you are responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern U.S. Today, we are asking AA and NHPI-serving community based organizations to complete a brief survey that will help us better understand the scope and scale of climate resilience work in your local community— and your organizational readiness to access significant federal investments designed to mitigate the climate crisis and better prepare us to support impacted communities. Please take 15-20 minutes to complete this survey ➡️ https://ow.ly/jgzJ50TEtJg Why does your response matter? In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, marking a historic moment in U.S. history. The IRA is the most comprehensive action plan for clean energy and climate change in the U.S. thus far, paving the way for a cleaner, more equitable future. One of the most notable products of the IRA is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). This once-in-a-generation program will invest $27 billion to address the climate crisis, generate economic development, and support communities most affected by climate change. The GGRF is accountable to a federal equity initiative - the Justice40 Initiative - that will ensure that 40% of the resources flow into underserved communities overburdened by climate change. Now is the time for communities of color to access these transformative funds.   This survey is designed to evaluate readiness, identify opportunities, and pinpoint gaps so National CAPACD can determine the most effective ways to support your organization. The results of this survey will be compiled into a report that will be shared with policymakers, philanthropy, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in the community development field. This will help us leverage increased attention and investment in local capacity. This project is a joint effort between National CAPACD, The National Urban League, and UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS). It is intended to uplift our shared experiences, challenges, and opportunities to capitalize on this historic moment. We thank you in advance for completing this survey. 🔗https://ow.ly/jgzJ50TEtJg #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #CommunityResilience #AA #NHPI

Register now for the 2024 Small Business Anti-Displacement Network (SBAN) Summit. SBAN is a network of organizations across the United States and abroad that work to prevent displacement of BIPOC- and immigrant-owned small businesses in gentrifying neighborhoods. The virtual, day-long summit on November 14 will focus on long-term solutions that allow community members and stakeholders to control commercial assets, land, and enterprises. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/enffFSQ4 Deadline to register: November 12