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Asian American Activism: The Continuing Struggle

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Asian American Racial Justice Toolkit – Asian American Activism: The Continuing Struggle

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Location:

268 Grand Avenue
Oakland CA 94610

Age Group Served:

Children (5-21 years) and Adults (18-65)

Program Description:

CHAA is a community-driven provider of behavioral health, youth development, and family support services to the historically underserved Asian/Pacific Islander community of the Bay Area. Strengthened by a diverse professional staff with roots in the API community, CHAA understands families from various API cultures. The agency offers its services on a personal level, focusing on treatment in and beyond the clinical environment. CHAA provides services to local schools, youth, and families. CHAA is also uniquely positioned to provide leadership and a voice for API communities through community organizing, advocacy, and social systems transformation in the Bay Area. Together with key partner organizations, CHAA is able to listen to the needs of the greater Bay Area API community, and respond quickly and effectively with appropriate services. CHAA provides a variety of services in Alameda and Contra Costa County.

The CHAA Oakland site offers children's mental health services (individual, group and family therapy, case management), co-occurring mental health/alcohol and other drugs treatment for youth. Services are provided at our Oakland office site, in the community and at the following school sites: Oakland High School, Garfield Elementary, Bella Vista Elementary School, Edna Brewer Middle School and the SPOT (Chinatown Youth Center).

Placement Period:

7/1/16 - 6/30/17, varies

Program/Placement Hours:

Monday thru Friday, 9:00 - 6:00 pm
Didactic Seminar: Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Group Supervision: Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Preferred Discipline / Experience:

Prefer experience with children, youths, families, community mental health, and the Asian/Pacific Islanders community. Any Asian language (especially Cantonese, Mandarin, Lao, Mien, Khmer, Vietnamese, and Burmese) or multicultural experience is preferred but not required.
English-speaking applicants with interests in multicultural populations and community-based mental health services are encouraged to apply.

First or Second Year Students:

Prior work experience is preferred due to the demands of documentation and work in the community.

Supervision & Training:

Trainees at CHAA will receive weekly individual supervision (one hour/week) and group supervision (1.5-2.0 hours/week) provided by a licensed psychologist or licensed MFT. In addition, trainees will attend a weekly didactic seminar (1.5 hours/week). The didactic seminar includes presentations and discussions on a wide range of topics with an emphasis on community mental health and professional development. Topics include clinical interventions, youth development, and immigration issues to name a few.

Send Resume to:

Renee Lindquist
renee.lindquist@chaaweb.org

Application Due Date:

March 31, 2016

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Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA)

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Location: 268 Grand Avenue Oakland CA 94610 Age Group Served: Children (5-21 years) and Adults (18-65) Program Description: CHAA is a community-driven provider of behavioral health, youth development, and family support services to the historically underserved Asian/Pacific Islander community of the Bay Area.

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We're proud to have cities and states across the country join this day, including:

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Thank you to the nearly 200 organizations across the country that are supporting AAPI Day Against Bullying+Hate.
See Our Full List of Organizations

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Act to Change | AAPI Day Against Bullying + Hate

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The AAPA is participating in the WHIAAPI Bullying Prevention Awareness Campaign. WHIAAPI (White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders) has formed the AAPI Bullying Prevention Task Force and are seeking national partners to partner with their initiative. You can find out more about the WHIAAPI work here: http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/aapi-bullying/

AAPA is an official supporter of the WHIAPPI's Bullying Prevention Awareness Campaign that is set to launch in mid-October. WHIAPPI has also lined up major support from Twitter, YMCA of USA, the Center for Asian American Media, and Brown Girl magazine.

Please email us at ulashmind@gmail.com and sumie.okazaki@nyu.edu if you'd like to be a part of this effort.
List of AAPA resources: Guidelines On Bullying and Victimization For AAPI K-12 Students to School Professionals And Parents
AAPA members Dr. Sumie Okazaki, Ulash Thakore-Dunlap LMFT, Dr. Cixin Wang, and Dr. Munyi Shea received the American Psychological Association (APA) PILC award to work on creating and disseminating a resource based on guidelines on bullying and victimization among Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) K-12 students to school professionals and parents. AAPA aims to address the lack of knowledge and resources on AAPI students experiencing bullying in the community by creating a practical resource for teachers and parents on AAPI bullying and to disseminate the materials online in ways that are accessible by school administrators, academic counselors, school-based mental health professionals, teachers, and to parents. The guidelines have been created in 4 languages (Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese) to distribute through conferences and workshops. We plan to also disseminate the guidelines electronically by sharing the products and materials with the APA Safe and Supportive Schools Program as well as other social media tools and websites, making it accessible to all.

Please feel free to download and share the below links as a resource for your community:
AAPA Asian American Bully Fact sheet References for manucsripts on Asian American discrimination: Bullying Parent Guide AAPA in Vietnamese Bullying Parent Guide AAPA in Traditional Chinese Bullying Parent Guide AAPA_in Simplified Chinese Bullying Parent Guide AAPA in Korean Bullying Parent Guide_AAPA in English
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Huynh, V. W., & Fuligni, A. J. (2010). Discrimination hurts: The academic, psychological, and physical well-being of adolescents. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 20(4), 916-941.

Hwang, W.-C., & Goto, S. (2008). The impact of perceived racial discrimination on the mental health of Asian American and Latino college students. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 14(4), 326-335.

Lam, B.T. (2007). Impact of perceived racial discrimination and collective self-esteem on psychological distress among Vietnamese-American college students: Sense of coherence as mediator. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 77, 370-376.

Liang, B., Grossman, J.M., & Deguchi, M. (2007). Chinese American middle school youths'

experiences of discrimination and stereotyping. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 4, 187-205.

Liu, L. L., & Lau, A. S. (2013). Teaching about race/ethnicity and racism matters: An examination of how perceived ethnic racial socialization processes are associated with depression symptoms. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 19(4), 383-394.

Niwa, E., Way, N., Qin, D., & Okazaki, S. (2010). Hostile hallways: Asian American adolescents' experiences of peer discrimination in school. In F. Leong, L. Juang, D. Qin, & H. Fitzgerald, (Eds.) (2011), Asian American Child Psychology and Mental Health, Vol 1: Development and Context, Vol 2: Prevention and Treatment. Child Psychology and Mental Health: Cultural and Racial Perspectives, H. E. Fitzgerald (Ed.): Westport, CT: Praeger Press.

Niwa, E., Way, N. & Hughes, D. (2014). Trajectories of ethnic-racial discrimination among ethnically diverse early adolescents: Associations with psychological and social adjustment. Child Development, 85, 2339 - 2354.

Noh, S., & Kasper, V. (2003). Perceived discrimination and depression: Moderating effects of coping, acculturation, and ethnic support. American Journal of Public Health, 93, 232-238.

Rivas-Drake, D., Hughes, D., & Way, N. (2008). A closer look at peer discrimination, ethnic identity, and psychological well-being among urban Chinese American sixth graders. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 37(1), 12-21.

Rivas-Drake, D., Hughes, D., & Way, N. (2009). A preliminary analysis of associations among ethnic racial socialization, ethnic discrimination, and ethnic identity among urban sixth graders. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 19(3), 558-584.

Sue, D.W., Capodilupo, C.M., Torino, G.C., et al. (2007). Racial microaggressions in everyday life: Implications for clinical practice. American Psychologist, 62, 271-286.

Tran, A.G.T.T., Lee, R.M., & Burgess, D.J. (2010) Perceived discrimination and substance use in Hispanic/Latino, African-born Black, and Southeast Asian immigrants. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 16, 226-236.

Ying, Y.-W., Lee, P. A., & Tsai, J. L. (2000). Cultural orientation and racial discrimination: Predictors of coherence in Chinese American young adults. Journal of Community Psychology, 28(4), 427-442.

Yip, T., Gee, G. C., & Takeuchi, D. T. (2008). Racial discrimination and psychological distress: The impact of ethnic identity and age among immigrant and United States-born Asian adults. Developmental Psychology, 44(3), 787-800.

Yoo, H. C., & Lee, R. M. (2008). Does ethnic identity buffer or exacerbate the effects of frequent racial discrimination on situational well-being of Asian Americans? Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55(1), 63-74.

Niwa, E.Y., Way, N., Qin, D.B., & Okazaki, S. (2011). Hostile hallways: How the model minority myth shapes peer discrimination and the well-being of Asian Americans in school. In F. Leong, L. Juang, D.B. Qin, & H.E. Fitzgerald (Eds.) Asian American and Pacific Islander Children and Mental Health, Vol. 1: Development and Context (pp. 193-218). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=qxJwoySSHy0C&oi=fnd&pg=PA193&ots=88Rge3U7F2&sig=HJ7dt49OtFgWpOw_qMUTzITqZBg

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List of website resources: AAPA personal stories:
Wei, Meifen, et al.( 2010) Racial Discrimination Stress, Coping, and Depressive Symptoms Among Asian Americans (PDF, 124KB). Asian American journal of psychology 1.2 (2010): 136-150.

Maffini, C. S., Wong, Y. J., & Shin, M. (2011). The potential impact of violent victimization on somatic symp-toms among Asian American adolescents: A national longitudinal study. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 2, 157-167.

Peguero & WIlliams (2011) Racial and ethnic stereotypes and bullying victimization. Youth & Society.

Shin, D'Antonio, Son, Kim, & Park (2011) Bullying and discrimination experiences among Korean American adolescents. J of Adolescence, 34, 873-883.

Rosenbloom, S. R., & Way, N. (2004). Experiences of discrimination among African American, Asian Ameri-can, and Latino adolescents in an urban high school. Youth & Society, 35, 420-451.

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Who We Are Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition fighting against racism and racial injustice targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Together, we work with local communities and government stakeholders to document the rise of anti-AAPI hate and dismantle the systems that allow it to persist.

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AAPI Hate Incident Form - OCA National Center

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Report Discrimination - Muslim Advocates

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Like many other communities, South Asians have long experienced xenophobic rhetoric, bias, and violence. Many of those who first immigrated to the United States were subjected to anti-immigrant rhetoric and driven out of towns where they settled. After 1965, South Asians often experienced bias in the workplace including the glass ceiling and discrimination against those who had accents. South Asian working class immigrants who moved to urban areas also faced targeting and alienation in the 1980s. For example, during this time, a hate group called the Dotbusters committed numerous acts of hate, such as assault and vandalism, against Indian immigrants in Jersey City, New Jersey. Two of these assaults were so violent that one victim did not survive and another suffered serious brain damage.

Since September 11th, South Asian, Sikh, Muslim, and Arab Americans have been the targets of numerous hate crimes, as well as employment discrimination, bullying, harassment, and profiling. In addition, places of worship have been vandalized and attacked, including the tragic shooting of the Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and the numerous alleged hate crimes in the Muslim community that followed.

SAALT, along with our allies have been tracking hate crimes against South Asian, Sikh, Muslim and Arab communities following the Paris attacks. This is a live document and is updated daily.

If you have additions to the tracking sheet please submit content here:

In addition, around the country, xenophobic and anti-immigrant sentiment has increasingly permeated the media and political sphere. For decades, African Americans and Latinos were subjected to this rhetoric, but more recently, South Asian, Sikh, Muslim, and Arab Americans have increasingly become the targets. These verbal attacks include xenophobic rhetoric aimed at South Asian political candidates as well as a more general portrayal of our community as dangerous through statements by government officials and the media.

View this clip from SAALT's award-winning documentary "Raising Our Voices - South Asian Americans Address Hate." Contact info@saalt.org to find out how you can host a screening.
SAALT RESOURCES ON HATE CRIMES AND XENOPHOBIA

SAALT Statement on Tragic Shooting in Kansas City(April 2014)

Huffington Post: Safe Communities Start With Each of Us by Deepa Iyer (January 2013)

SAALT Supports New Curriculum for Teachers and Educators on Bullying and Xenophobia(2013)

SAALT Recommendations for Enhanced Reporting and Collection of Hate Crimes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (December 2012)

NJ.com: Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting Recall New Jersey's Dotbusters by Deepa Iyer (September 2012)

SAALT Statement of the Record for the Senate Hate Crime Hearing (September 2012)

Hate Crimes: A Quick Information Sheet for South Asians (September 2012)

SAALT Letter Regarding U.S. Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra's Anti-Chinese Ad Website (February 2012)

SAALT Letter Regarding Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich's Comments on Muslim Candidates (January 2012)

SAALT's Letter Regarding Tenessee State Representative Rick Womick's Comments Regarding Muslims in the Military (November 2011)

SAALT Letter Regarding Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich's Comments on Muslim Candidates (November 2011)

Joint Resolution from Congressmen John Conyers, Hansen Clarke, and Andre Carson on Countering Rhetoric and Violence Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American Communities (2011)

Discrimination Undeterred: Xenophobic Rhetoric, Profiling, and Discrimination Affecting South Asian, Muslim, and Sikh Communities in the United States - Article in Satyam: The Chicago-Kent College of Law's Journal on South Asian and the Law (2011)

From Macacas to Turban Toppers: The Rise in Xenophobic and Racist Rhetoric in American Political Discourse (October 2010)

List of Anti-Park51 Statements Made by Elected Officials and Political Candidates (September 2010)

Letter to Americans for Job Security regarding Xenophobic Outsourcing Ad (May 2010)

SAALT Statement on Passage of Hate Crimes Bill (2009)

American Backlash: Terrorist Bring War Home in More Ways Than One Report on hate crimes and bias incidents against the Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Sikh, and South Asian community following 9/11 (2001)

FAQ about the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act (2009)

Civil Rights Transition Paper (December 2008)

Addressing and Responding to Bias to Outsourcing Factsheet

Hate Crimes: Community Wide Impact Factsheet

Ally Organizations

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NOTICE: We apologize for the delay in updates recently, we're in the process of transitioning to a more permanent solution.
We will be keeping everyone updated and are committed to providing high quality resources.
We appreciate your patience.

Welcome to the Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory. It is our hope that this resource would help to facilitate your search for a therapist.
If you are a provider and would like to be added to this directory please fill out this form.

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APISAA Therapist Directory - Asian Mental Health Collective

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NOTICE: We apologize for the delay in updates recently, we're in the process of transitioning to a more permanent solution.We will be keeping everyone updated and are committed to providing high quality resources. We appreciate your patience. Welcome to the Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American (APISAA) Therapist Directory.

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The IWAY (Improving the Wellness of Asian Youth) Project is a collaboration between the Public Health Institute and Asian Health Services that provides mental health and wellness services and education to the Asian youth living in the Alameda county. IWAY was created out of a need to engage the Asian community in addressing mental health and emotional well-being - a topic that has long been silenced in our communities due to stigma.

IWAY strives to make our programs and services as accessible as possible and remove the barriers that prevent Asian youth from seeking and receiving mental health support. To achieve this, all our programs and services are free and some are even incentivized (youth can earn up to $60 in gift cards). Youth who seek out IWAY services do not need insurance or parental consent. Additionally, we also offer programs and services at schools.

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find ways to better communicate with your parents/caregiver

learn to build healthy relationships (with parents and siblings, romantic relationships, friendships, etc.)

manage stress and other difficult emotions

work through difficult times and more!

Here are what some of our clients said about their experience:

"Feel more responsible and mature in the way I think about my career, life, and next steps in the future..."

"Changed for the good... [learned] skills and practices to help train my brain muscles to go through the world more happy..."

"Felt more positive...talking about my problems made me feel less stressful and now I have more motivation to do the things I want..."

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"Definitely happier...feel better about myself and learned to take care of myself. Before, when I had a problem, I wouldn't take a break. Now, I know how to navigate a problem and know what to do..."

"I grew more. I'm more confrontational to myself about my problems. I feel things are different now. Over the course of our counseling, I had lost friendships. I realized I had to lose them because they were bad for me. And it's ok to feel what I'm feeling now [and] giving myself the time to grieve..."

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For 50 years, CYC has provided the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life.

CYC serves over 8,000 youth each year and is one of only a few agencies in San Francisco addressing the needs of a diverse population of low-income, high-need, and at-risk Asian Pacific American, Latino and African American youth.

Our services include academic and college counseling, job placement and employment training, substance abuse and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, and technology and computer training.

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Languages (26): English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian and Portugal), French, Polish, Hebrew, Indonesian, German, Turkish, Russian, Egyptian Arabic, Arabic, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Danish, Serbian, Welsh, Croatian, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Persian

Virtual safe space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-30 to build community and engage in activities.

Tuesdays 3-4pm | To ensure privacy and safety, email
Liz@sfcommunityhealth.org for meeting link.

Ways to Hold Our Children Through Collective Crisis and Grief
(Medium Article)

Offers methods and resources for people engaging with youth to use in supporting them through understanding grief amidst the pandemic.

An initiative by Ever Forward that allows young people to be creative and better understand how those around the world have commonalities.

Worksheet that helps in reflecting current fears, emotions, and how to manage the feeling.

Explains vicarious trauma, resilience, those impacted, and ways to support someone you know experiencing it if you are a family member, supervisor, or coworker.

Identity-Based Resources

Links to incident report forms.

Languages (12): English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hmong, Hindi

Medium article addressing the current AAPI experience and how to support each other. Offers resources for for various groups.

Languages (12): English, Hmong, Marshallese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Cambodian, Japanese, Lao, Punjabi

Various online support groups hosted by the San Francisco Community Health Center for LGBTQ+ community members. Includes the following spaces:

Existing Links to Resource Lists by Community Members

Google Spread with general list of care and resources related to mental health and recovery.

Google Doc addressing education, identity-based support, and self and community care.

Google Spread with global resources for self-care, things to do, financial support, social media, and COVID-19 general info.

Interested in Services with AHS?

or AHS' Specialty Mental Health (SMH)!

This access line can also help navigate coverage as well!

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Languages (26): English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian and Portugal), French, Polish, Hebrew, Indonesian, German, Turkish, Russian, Egyptian Arabic, Arabic, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek, Danish, Serbian, Welsh, Croatian, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Persian Virtual safe space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-30 to build community and engage in activities.

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Here's How to Help Combat Anti-Asian Violence

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Here's how to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community amid a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans.

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Below you'll find resources that have been gathered to help individuals educate others, take action, donate, and more.

Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks on Asian elderly have only increased in recent months. Since COVID-19 became news in the United States, hate speech and violence against the AAPI community has run rampant. In February 2021, attacks, particularly on elderly Asian Americans, have spiked. Unfortunately, many of these incidents are not being reported and are invisible to major media outlets. We hope to change this by offering the following resources with our community. Please join us in taking action whether it's by educating yourself and others around you or donating to non-profit organizations.

Statistics

40% of U.S. adults believe "it has become more common for people to express racist views toward Asians since the pandemic began" (Source: Pew Research) More than 1,800 racist incidents against Asian Americans were reported between March and May of 2020, according to a United Nations Report (Source: CBS News) Stop AAPI Hate National Report (March 19, 2020 - February 28, 2021) has received a staggering 3,795 reports of anti-Asian hate incidents. (Source: Stop AAPI Hate)

newest updates

"...He was pretty much fed up, and kind of at [the] end of his rope, and yesterday was a really bad day for him and this is what he did," Capt Jay Baker of the Cherokee County sheriff's office. (Source: The Hill)

This "bad day" ended the lives of 8 individuals and permanently changed the lives of their families.
Say their names. Share their stories.

soon chung park, 74
suncha kim, 69
yong ae yue, 63
hyun jung grant, 51
xiaojie tan, 49
delaina yaun, 33
daoyou feng, 44
paul andre michels, 54

(Source: The washington post)

News articles

Resources to educate

allyship

Donate

Report an Incident

mental health

Petitions

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Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks on Asian elderly have only increased in recent months. Since COVID-19 became news in the United States, hate speech and violence against the AAPI community has run rampant. In February 2021, attacks, particularly on elderly Asian Americans, have spiked. Unfortunately, many of these

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Castro Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Violations of this policy should be reported immediately to the site administrator(s) at District Schools. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Student Services, 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley CA 94546, 510-537-3000 x 1257

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Castro Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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To apply for a scholarship administered by the Asian Pacific Fund, please review the complete eligibility criteria for each scholarship program, and download the application for the program(s) for which you are eligible.

Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information. If you have any questions not in our FAQ after reviewing scholarship qualifications, please email scholarship@asianpacificfund.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund (Deadline: February 26)
Benson Louie Scholarship (Deadline: April 9)
Chevron Filipino Employee Network Scholarship (Deadline: March 26)
Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship (Deadline: March 12)
Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship (Deadline: April 9)
Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship (Deadline: May 17)
Lapiz Family Scholarship (Deadline: April 30)
Seguritan: Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship (Deadline: March 12)
Wong: Helen and L.S. Wong Memorial Scholarship (Not available for 2021-22)
Tina E. Yeh Community Service Memorial Fellowship (Deadline: March 26)

Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
Background:

Number of awards: 5

Amount: $5,000 (annual award)

Renewable? Yes

Total award: $20,000

Benefactors: The Family of Dado and Maria Banatao

Eligibility Criteria:

Grade level: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in 2021-22

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Major: engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science
Note: those pursuing health careers are not eligible (i.e. physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, etc.)

Ethnic heritage: Filipino heritage (at least 50%)

Financial need

Residency:

Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo.

Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange or San Diego.

Benson Louie Scholarship
Background: Eligibility Criteria:
Chevron Filipino Employee Network Scholarship
Background:

Number of awards: 2-3

Amount: $2,000 - $3,000

Type: One-time award

Eligibility Criteria:

Grade level: Incoming freshman to be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university in the Fall of 2021

Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census

Engineering, computer, physical or environmental science majors

Minimum GPA: 2.80

Financial need

Resident of California, with preference given for Bay Area, Southern California and Bakersfield area residents

Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship
Background: Eligibility Criteria:
Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship
Background: Eligibility Criteria:
Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

Background:
Eligibility Criteria:

Grade level: G raduate student attending US based college or university in 2021-22

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Pursuing a graduate degree in the social sciences, economics preferred but not required

Research/study topics: preference given to topics that benefit those in social/economic need, especially Asian and Asian American communities

Ethnic heritage: preference for Asian heritage though not required

Residency: US citizen, resident or foreign national

Financial need

Preference given to those whose journey parallels Dr. Hsiao's who struggled to obtain his education in the midst of financial uncertainty as a young graduate student from China. He devoted his career to academia as a professor in the field of economics. He also was committed to giving back to those in need, including lecturing in China upon his retirement to educate the post-Mao era of economists who are now leading the country.

Lapiz Family Scholarship
Background: Eligibility Criteria:
Seguritan: Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship
Background:

Number of awards: 1

Amount: $5,000 (annual award)

Renewable? Yes

Total award: $20,000

Benefactors: Frederick and Demi Seguritan

Eligibility Criteria:

Grade level: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four year-college or university in 2021-22

First generation Asian American (that is, immigrants)

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Financial need

Resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Solano county in California

Demonstrates outstanding citizenship

Community service required

Interest in business (but not required to be a business major)

Wong: Helen and L.S. Wong Memorial Scholarship (not available for 2021-22)
Background:

Number of awards: 1-4

Amount: $1,000-3,000

Renewable: Yes, for up to four years ($500 - $1,000)

Total each award: $2,500 - 6,000

To honor Helen and L.S. Wong, residents of the Fairfield-Suisun community

Eligibility Criteria:
Tina E. Yeh Community Service Memorial Fellowship
General Information:
A fellowship grant of up to $3,000 is available for Yale students who will intern for 10 weeks at a non-profit organization that serves Asians (in the U.S. or Canada). The host organization must be tax-exempt and have at least one paid full-time employee.
Eligibility Criteria:

Yale undergraduate, recent graduate or graduate student

Asian ethnic heritage

Financial need

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To apply for a scholarship administered by the Asian Pacific Fund, please review the complete eligibility criteria for each scholarship program, and download the application for the program(s) for which you are eligible. Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

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本期共6次, 2021年1月14日起至3月25日止, 每隔週週四下午3:30至4:15

中英雙語網路故事時間, 歡迎3到6歲的小朋友及家人一同參加!

聽故事、唱兒歌、手指謠, 每兩週一次的快樂時光, 別錯過喔！

本活動必須報名, 報名以"期"(本期共6次)為單位, 報名後您會收到電郵確認報名成功, Zoom的連結將以另一電郵發送, 此連結適用每次活動, 所以請妥善保存.

For ages 3-6 and family.

Every other Thursday at 3:30-4:15 pm, January 14, 2021 - March 25, 2021.

Tune in with us online for fun stories, finger plays, songs and activities in both Mandarin and English!

Registration is required. Once registered, you are registered for the entire session (all 6 classes).

You will receive a registration confirmation email immediately, but the Zoom meeting information will come in a separate email. Please save this link as you will be using it to connect to all the classes in the session.

We at AC Library care about your privacy. We use Zoom to host our virtual programs. None of our live programs are recorded and none of the chat logs are saved.

An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at least 7 days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.

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本期共6次, 2021年1月14日起至3月25日止, 每隔週週四下午3:30至4:15 中英雙語網路故事時間, 歡迎3到6歲的小朋友及家人一同參加! 聽故事、唱兒歌、手指謠, 每兩週一次的快樂時光, 別錯過喔！ 本活動必須報名, 報名以"期"(本期共6次)為單位, 報名後您會收到電郵確認報名成功, Zoom的連結將以另一電郵發送, 此連結適用每次活動, 所以請妥善保存. For ages 3-6 and family. Every other Thursday at 3:30-4:15 pm, January 14, 2021 - March 25, 2021. Tune in with us online for fun stories, finger plays, songs and activities in both Mandarin and English!

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Let's explore our world through books!

Each week we'll explore a different theme by reading books and singing songs. Gather the family and join us online!

We at ACLibrary care about your privacy. We use Zoom to host our virtual programs. None of our live programs are recorded and none of the chat logs are saved. Everyone registered for an online program will receive the link to participate in a separate email before the program begins.

An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least three business days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.

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Let's explore our world through books! Each week we'll explore a different theme by reading books and singing songs. Gather the family and join us online! We at ACLibrary care about your privacy. We use Zoom to host our virtual programs. None of our live programs are recorded and none of the chat logs are saved.

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College Funding is not that Elusive

Asian Americans account for a growing segment of the U.S. population: Currently, the Asian American cohort in the United States is around 5% of the total population. And individuals of Asian descent go to college in higher numbers than any other ethnic group - more than 40% report participation in higher education at some level.

For Asian American college students, financial aid resources run the gamut from general government assistance, to specialized grants and scholarships that target candidates of Asian descent. State and federal programs provide the greatest amounts of aid overall, so for most students, government-backed assistance is a primary resource

Applying for federal student assistance starts with a standardized request called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form helps campus financial aid administrators compile accurate information about each student's college funding requirements. Income, assets and the number of your siblings that are also enrolled in college provide valuable insight into your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - the number used by the Department of Education to designate what you can afford.

Qualified applicants use Pell Grants and Direct Loans to meet college commitments, but additional assistance is often required to tackle the tab. State-specific resources provide supplemental funding for resident students attending state schools. Campus financial aid offices and individual state higher education commissions are up to date on current programs; which include grants, scholarships and loans.

Beyond state and federal student assistance, private organizations and corporate entities engage in educational philanthropy that benefits college students - including Asian Americans. Not only do programs exist specifically for students of Asian heritage, but these types of aid benefit Asian students as well:

Minority advocacy groups, professional associations, individual academic departments and educational foundations each put forth unique financial aid opportunities. The following examples illustrate some of the student assistance alternatives available to Asian American college students.

Winning Asian-American Student Scholarships

Scholarship eligibility requirements are established by the organizations funding individual awards, but students seeking aid specifically reserved for Asian American higher education should expect to encounter some universally expected attributes. Most scholarships require applicants to be:

Of Asian heritage

U.S. Citizens or qualified permanent residents

Enrolled in accredited colleges and universities within the U.S.

In good academic standing

Additionally, some scholarship funds impose requirements related to academic performance and fiscal need. These commonly include:

High academic achievement

Demonstrable financial need

Involvement in community organizations and activities.

Wherever you apply, make sure the funds you are seeking are earmarked for students like you. In addition to geographical and vocational requirements, some Asian American financial aid funds specifically target college students from ethnic Asian sub-groups. Asian-Americans most likely identify with one of the following ethnicities:

Asian Indian

Bangladeshi

Burmese

Cambodian

Chinese

Filipino

Guamanian/Chamorro

Hmong

Indo Chinese

Indonesian

Japanese

Korean

Laotian

Malaysian

Maori

Marshallese

Micronesian

Native Hawaiian

Nepalese

Okinawan

Pakistani

Palauan

Samoan

Tahitian

Taiwanese

Thai

Tongan

Vietnamese

Yapese

Asian American Organizations: Rich Scholarship Resources

The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) Education Foundation aims assistance toward Asian American college students. The USPAACC has been working with corporations and other benefactors to provide financial assistance for Asian American students since 1989. Generous donors include corporate sponsors like McDonald's, CBC, Pepsi, and FedEx. The Foundation's scholarships invite diversity and support Asian education through a variety of funding opportunities. Current Pan-Asian scholarships include these options, which may be applied to tuition and expenses at approved educational institution:

The Bruce Lee Scholarship

Coca-Cola Company Hallmark Scholarship

Denny's Scholarship

Enterprise Holdings Hallmark Scholarship

PepsiCo Hallmark Scholarships - Two annual awards

UPS Scholarships

Founded in 2003, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) benefits from the educational philanthropy of some of the biggest corporations in America. The APIASF gives generously to Asian American students pursuing higher education at all levels. APIASF regularly awards a significant portion of its resources to Asian American women, and awards are distributed to residents of as many as 45 different states each year. To date, the Fund has disbursed more than $60 million worth of educational assistance to worthy applicants of Asian and Pacific Island descent. In addition to general eligibility requirements, each application requires an accompanying cumulative GPA of 2.7, and at least one letter of recommendation.

Asian Pacific Fund is a Community Foundation supporting education among Asian Americans. A variety of financial aid offerings are funded by private donors, who designate specific eligibility requirements for their awards. Specific career goals and individual applicant experiences are considered during the evaluation period for some awards.

Asian American Students Find Funding at Colleges and Universities

Campus-specific financial aid addresses affordability issues that still exist for students after mainstream resources have been exhausted. Administrators draw from whatever programs are available at their schools, to provide adequate funding for qualified students. Some campus programs are specifically focused on Asian American education, and reserve funding exclusively for applicants of Asian and Pacific Island heritage. These examples illustrate school-specific financial aid options for minority students:

Boston College has an Asian American Scholarship that recognizes Benigno and Corazon Aquino. The award is for seniors, but applications are initiated during each candidate's junior year. Winning the scholarships requires applicants to exhibit high levels of academic achievement, as well as strong commitments to Asian American causes - both on and off campus. Awards are valued at $15,000 each for BC seniors, and all finalists receive $1000 to be applied to textbook expenses. Students with cumulative GPA standards of at least 3.0 are invited to apply.

Freeman Asian Scholarships benefit Asian high-achievers studying at Wesleyan University.

University of California- Irvine puts forth the Ching Suei Su scholarship for students who have declared academic majors in areas of Asian Studies. Asian ethnic heritage is not required to apply, put successful candidates are majoring in Chinese Studies, Asian-American Studies, Korean Literature and Culture and Japanese Language and Literature.

Subject-Specific Scholarships for Asian American Students

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Scholarships have provided more than one-million dollars worth of educational assistance for Asian American student-journalists. The effort aims to increase Asian American representation in the media on a broad scale. Vietnamese, Cambodian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander students are invited to compete for AAJA resources. Scholarships values range from $1,000 to $5,000 each, and are awarded competitively - based on academic excellence.

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association offers generous scholarships for Asian American law students. Commitment to advancing the Asian Pacific American community is a prerequisite for applying for the organization's financial aid awards. Experiences which have shaped your commitment to this community provide valuable insight into your ability to overcome economic and social barriers, and should be shared with program administrators alongside application materials.

For students of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage who aspire to careers as librarians, The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association stands as a supplemental college financial aid resource. The Association provides scholarships valued at $1000 each to qualified applicants.

Offline Resources

Scholarships for Asian American Students , published by Peterson's Guides, is a comprehensive paperback that lists scholarships, grants, bursaries and forgivable loans for Asian Americans.

College financial aid administrators and high school guidance counselors provide professional oversight that guarantees that your quest for higher education financing is an exhaustive effort. Current program information is available on-campus; including application requirements for school-specific initiatives that are reserved specifically for Asian American recipients.

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The Best Sources for Asian American Scholarships

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Asian Americans account for a growing segment of the U.S. population: Currently, the Asian American cohort in the United States is around 5% of the total population. And individuals of Asian descent go to college in higher numbers than any other ethnic group - more than 40% report participation in higher education at some level.

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AACP, pledges to offer you the best in Asian American Books and other educational materials. Over fifty years of experience speaks for our success. Visit us often as our website grows. We guarantee that you will be pleased with our collection.

By making a purchase through AACP, you help to support our non-profit efforts to bring a wide variety of Asian American curriculum materials to schools, libraries, and the general public.

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AACP, Inc. - AsianAmericanBooks.com Home Page

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Oakland Asian Cultural Center - Art In the heart of Oakland Chinatown

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Long before health officials had confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in the United States, acts of discrimination and xenophobia against Asian Americans were rising rapidly. As the number of confirmed cases increase exponentially, racist hate crimes targeting Asian Americans are also on the rise, escalated by racist language used by public officials and members of the media when discussing COVID-19.

During a March 11 incident in New York City, a Korean woman was punched in the face, grabbed by her hair, and yelled at for not wearing a mask while entering a building. Parents have reported increased bullying and racist taunting in K-12 schools. Universities have received criticism for normalizing xenophobia and providing inadequate support for Asian students who may be on its receiving end.

The rise in anti-Asian xenophobia has had tangible economic consequences for Asian small-business owners. In mid-February, with only 15 confirmed US cases and before social distancing policies were in effect, small businesses in Manhattan's Chinatown reported sales drops of between 40 to 80 percent, as the virus spread in China.

The shift in public treatment of Asian Americans from a "model minority" to the "yellow peril" to scapegoat amid a public health crisis is not without precedent. Throughout history-from the Black Death to Ebola -xenophobia and public health policy have been strongly linked and have often involved scapegoating people of non-white races and ethnicities.

In light of this history, policymakers and public officials can take the following evidence-backed actions to mitigate the racism and xenophobia spreading in the wake of COVID-19, prevent further misinformation, and support vulnerable Asian American communities.

Use language supported by scientists and public health officials when referring to COVID-19

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued best practices for naming new infectious diseases in response to cases when disease names provoked a backlash against members of particular religious or ethnic communities or created unjustified barriers to travel, commerce, and trade.

WHO specifically instructs people outside of the scientific community to avoid using geographic locations in disease names. Best practices, like in the case of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease of 2019), include incorporating the pathogen in the disease name.

Disseminate accurate and accessible COVID-19 information to the public

Getting accurate information in the hands of the public is critical during public health crises, when collective anxiety is already running high. WHO has warned against the large amount of misinformation circulating related to COVID-19. Public officials should promote evidence-based best practices for preventing transmission of COVID-19, such as handwashing and keeping a safe distance, and avoid stigmatizing language or fearmongering.

Any information should also be disseminated in multiple languages (PDF) and accompanied by community outreach to better reach elderly immigrant/non-English speaking populations who may face language barriers but are at a higher risk of falling ill.

Denounce rising discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Americans

Civil rights and racial justice organizations have issued a joint call to action denouncing the increase in discrimination against Asian Americans related to COVID-19, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus drafted a letter urging public officials to help prevent the spread of misinformation that can increase public anxiety and incite violence amid a public health crisis. Public officials can also support the work of nongovernmental organizations by holding people who commit discriminatory acts accountable.

Enact policies that support vulnerable workers and small businesses through the crisis

More than 2 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) workers work in the health care, transportation, and service industries and may be more vulnerable to changes in health or economic stability from COVID-19.

Last week, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which took important first steps to make testing for COVID-19 available at no cost for people who are insured and to require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees with some exceptions.

Under the new law, health care providers can be exempted from providing paid sick leave for their employees, who may be most vulnerable to exposure to COVID-19. The new law also leaves out requirements for companies with more than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave. Closing loopholes and extending paid sick leave to all vulnerable workers is important to consider as additional legislation develops.

Policymakers will also need to take further action to expand unemployment insurance and support small businesses experiencing closures and sales declines. Approximately two million American small businesses are owned by Asian Americans, and they lead other groups in hiring rates. California and New York have the most Asian-owned small businesses, and both states have now implemented shelter-in-place policies in response to increasing cases of COVID-19.

Expand community outreach for federal safety net programs

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act also increased federal funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Although this is crucial for responding to increased need for health care and food assistance, data show social services are not reaching low-income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who need assistance.

In 2014, Asian Americans represented 17.9 percent of New York City residents living below the federal poverty level, yet Asian American organizations received only 1.5 percent of total contract dollars from New York City's Department of Social Services. Since then, barriers to accessing social safety net services have increased for Asian American immigrant communities, as the "public charge" rule has discouraged immigrant families from participating in programs like Medicaid and SNAP. In 2018, Asian Americans made up 2.9 percent of households receiving SNAP, despite making up 4.7 percent of Americans with incomes below the federal poverty level.

Given these barriers, public officials should prioritize outreach to Asian Americans seniors who are at higher risk of falling ill from exposure to COVID-19, have higher poverty rates relative to all elderly Americans, and are more likely to face language barriers when accessing social services.

Provide resources for people affected by hate crimes and other acts of discrimination

Last Thursday, Asian American nonprofit organizations launched an online reporting center where people can report the location and details of discrimination they experience. Since then, the website has collected reports of more than 150 cases, ranging from microaggressions to verbal and physical assault.

As hate crimes and other acts of discrimination increase in the wake of COVID-19, public officials can support Asian American communities by providing resources that are harder for nongovernmental organizations to provide, such as access to mental health care for those affected.

Although many communities face risks to health and well-being, some Asian Americans are experiencing additional challenges. To confront anti-Asian racism now, policymakers and public officials can provide resources to those affected by mounting discrimination, disseminate accurate information, and act swiftly to enact policies to support communities who may be especially vulnerable during this crisis.

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Confronting Racism and Supporting Asian American Communities in the Wake of COVID-19

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Long before health officials had confirmed the first cases of COVID-19 in the United States, acts of discrimination and xenophobia against Asian Americans were rising rapidly. As the number of confirmed cases increase exponentially, racist hate crimes targeting Asian Americans are also on the rise, escalated by racist language used by public officials and members of the media when discussing COVID-19.

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It's Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you, teachers everywhere!

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Stonehenge Street View

Get up close and personal with this mysterious landmark. Then, read about some of the theories about why it was built. What do you think?

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Take a walk through the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York featuring contemporary art. (Warning: some art pieces contain mature content)

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COVID-19 Wellbeing Tips for Teens with Dr Watson Clinical Psychologist

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Social Emotional Learning Video Lessons - Self-Management Week 3

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Get Moving

Mason Plumlee Gets Moving

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NBA Denver Nuggets player Mason Plumlee shares his stuck-at-home workout, plus some fun games you can set up with ordinary household items.

Bike Ride

Get on your bike and go somewhere. Feel the breeze and let your mind wander.

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Mason Plumlee Gets Moving Wide Open School Exclusive:NBA Denver Nuggets player Mason Plumlee shares his stuck-at-home workout, plus some fun games you can set up with ordinary household items. Bike Ride Get on your bike and go somewhere. Feel the breeze and let your mind wander.

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Asian Pacific Fund's network of 80+ affiliate nonprofits provide vital services to our most vulnerable Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Bay Area. The affiliates listed below have met all of the Fund's eligibility requirements and are qualified to receive funding. Click for more information on how to join our network.

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Asian and Pacific Islander Family Resources Network (APIFRN) is comprised of 22 agencies providing family support services to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families in the City and County of San Francisco. A project of APA Family Support Services (formerly Asian Perinatal Advocates), APIFRN offers comprehensive care and support services for API families with children, ages 0-18 years old.

The mutual goals of the project are: strengthen API families and reduce the likelihood of out-of-home placements, increase the use of neighborhood-based resources, and assist families in accessing services in San Francisco.

The APIFRN emphasizes a proactive approach towards the prevention of problems: partner agencies help the family function more effectively and foster a sense of family self-sufficiency and empowerment. The network partners utilize a "building on strengths family model" to promote growth, empowerment and resiliency. Program services are driven by participants' needs and are responsive in addressing these needs. Network parents play an important role in the design and development of program services and activities, serve as resources for each other, and advocate for themselves in the broader community. The network is culturally sensitive in terms of staffing skills, language capabilities, and geographical accessibilities.

APIFRN Collaborative Partners:
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

APA Family Support Services
www.apafss.org
​Mailing Address
10 Nottingham Place
San Francisco, CA 94133
Asian Women Resources Center
Chinatown Child Development Center www.gbgm-umc.org/awrc/
Cambodian Community Development, Inc.
Mailing Address
875 O'Farrell Street, Suite 103
San Francisco, CA 94109
Pilipino Senior Resources Center
www.pilsencenter.org Soul'd Out Productions

South of Market Childcare Center
www.somacc.org
Lao Seri Association
Mailing Address
875 O'Farrell Street, Suite 103
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nihonmachi Little Friends
www.nlfchildcare.org
​Mailing Address
2031 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Refugee Transitions
www.reftrans.org
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Resource Center for Children, Youth and Families

Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc.
www.ramsinc.org
​Mailing Address
3626 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Samoan Community Development Center
www.samoancommunitysf.org
​Mailing Address
2055 Sunnydale Avenue, Room 100
San Francisco, CA 94134

South of Market Employment Center
www.missionhiringhall.org/jobseekers/
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Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center
www.snbc.org
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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
www.supportforfamilies.org
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Vietnamese Family Services
Mailing Address
875 O'Farrell Street, Suite 103
San Francisco, CA 94109

West Bay Pilipino Multi-Services
​ www.westbaycenter.org
Mailing Address
175 Seventh Street
​San Francisco, CA 94103

Our Services
Our program provides information and referrals, intake and assessment services, parenting education, and cultural community celebration. Including but not limited to services as needed on emergency support and referrals, child care resources, parenting/peer support groups, drop-in child care, ESL classes, pre-employment training, family empowerment workshops, life planning and coaching, computer classes, child development classes, parent respite night, parent/child/family club, youth services, field trips, yoga classes and employment assistance, naturalization assistance, crisis intervention, family advocacy, case management, physical health consultation, substance abuse counseling, mental health services, family support groups, domestic violence resources, and in-home support services.

● Parenting Education
Programs that provide classes, groups or other educational opportunities for parents or potential parents and caregivers who want to acquire the knowledge and skills to be effective in their parenting role. We provide bilingual parenting classes in Samoan, Laotian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Tagalog and Chinese. Topics include but not limited to child behavior, child discipline methods, child abuse prevention and intervention, effective communication skills, domestic violence/intervention, school/health linkages and developing better parenting.

● Parent Support
An on-going staff facilitated structured group that provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to support each other and to share information/advice or problem-solving strategies relating to parenting experiences. Frequently groups are formed by individuals sharing a demographic or experiential characteristic. Autonomous groups of individuals who share a common problem or concern who meet together on a voluntary basis for mutual support. Members of mutual support groups share their experiences, strengths and hopes and rely on one another for assistance.

● Resources & Opportunities
Structured stand-alone or series of sessions that provide information on a variety of topics promoting parental and life competencies. Workshop topics may include, but are not limited to: anger management, health and wellness, children's emotional, physical, social development, learning disabilities, and/or school enrollment. On-going classes may consist of instructional sessions designed to enhance a participant's skill in a particular area, often including a focus on life skills and/or stress management techniques. Our programs offer individual and/or group sessions which assist participants to understand how many their lifestyle impacts their physical and mental health and to develop personal practices that enhance their total well-being.

● School Readiness & Success
We provide support for families of school age children and teens to support student engagement and success in school and children transitions to kindergarten, middle school, high school, and higher education. We provide parenting education, parent-child interactive groups, and one-time workshops that promote school readiness for API children ages 0-5 and assistance in navigating critical school issues such as school placement, attendance and access to academic interventions. Our services address citywide resource gaps for at-risk API youth, teens, and their parents; assisting families in their interactions with the school system, such as helping with school registration, enrollment of their children in special programs, or facilitating communication between families and school staff.

● Community Building
Our programs provide opportunities for individuals of all ages to develop their leadership and management skills through participation in activities which require planning a work scope, organizing ways to achieve planned objectives, motivating members to complete tasks they have agreed to perform and evaluating the group's progress; or through training that addresses these skills. Our services address citywide resource gaps for at-risk API youth, teens, and their parents by creating opportunity to have open dialogue and build partnership to strengthen community.

● Coordinated Support
We provide case management and family advocacy for families, presenting issues to be addressed which may include: child safety, family functioning/ relationships, parenting, health, mental health, substance abuse, socioeconomics, child school success, and/or well-being, parent-child relational problems, financial and life planning, intergenerational communication problems, gang activity, and truancy. Services include assessment, referral linkages, home visits, and coaching. We provide support to remove institutional or other barriers that prevent API immigrant families from linking to or accessing available services and resources.

● Provider Services
We provide community presentation, workshops and training to providers. We work with providers on client/family referrals to leverage resources to better serve client/families and address the needs of the community.
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● Leadership Skills Development and Volunteering
Community Representatives United (CRU), formed to augment the operations of the APIFRN, consists of youth and parent leaders who provide input on the design and implementation of funded activities. They receive support from APIFRN to assist in their contribution and the development of appropriate leadership skills while they provide volunteer services to support the functioning of the family resource center. They gain experience working with each other and/or other community members towards a common goal.
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APIFRN programs are geared towards assisting youth make a smooth transition between developmental stages. Our CRU youth members receive training to provide support and guidance to other youth and they engage in projects that is beneficial to the community or its members.

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Asian and Pacific Islander Family Resources Network (APIFRN) is comprised of 22 agencies providing family support services to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) families in the City and County of San Francisco. A project of APA Family Support Services (formerly Asian Perinatal Advocates), APIFRN offers comprehensive care and support services for API families with children, ages 0-18 years old.

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Asian Americans for Community Involvement
2400 Moorpark Ave., Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95128
Tel: (408) 975-2730
Fax: (408) 975-2745
info@aaci.org
aaci.org
www.facebook.com/AACIorg
It's mission is to enhance the quality of life in the community focusing on Asian Pacific Americans.

Asian American Recovery Services
2024 Hayes Street, Suite 206
San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel: (415) 750-5111
Fax: (415) 386-2048
www.aars.org
Asian American Recovery Services, Inc., is one of the largest and most successful substance abuse agencies in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, with convenient office locations throughout San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties. Multilingual assistance is available at most locations.

Asian Health Services
818 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel: (510) 986-6800
info@ahschc.org
www.asianhealthservices.org
Asian Health Services is a non-profit community health center and community based service organization. The mission of AHS is to serve and advocate for the immigrant and refugee Asian community regarding its health rights and to assure access to health care services. The offer the following services: adult medical care, prenatal, pediatric, HIV testing, social services and health education.

Asian Law Alliance
9991 West Hedding Street, Suite 202
San Jose, CA 95126
Tel: (408) 287-9710
Fax: (408) 287-0864
www.asianlawalliance.org
A law center providing free and low cost services that are sensitive to the cultural and legal needs of the Asian/Pacific Islander and low-income community in Santa Clara County. The staff of attorneys provides legal counseling and representation, community education programs, and community organizing projects. The primary service areas include civil rights, domestic violence, housing, immigration, and public benefits.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice (The Asian Law Caucus)
55 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 896-1701
Fax: (415) 896-1702

www.advancingjustice-alc.org
The nation's oldest Asian Pacific American civil rights legal organization providing legal services, community education, and advocacy assistance to low-income people, with a focus on Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants and refugees. The ALC's multilingual staff offers services in the areas of civil rights, housing, employment, immigration and naturalization, and the rights of the elderly.

Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley
100 E Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Tel: (408) 283-0833
info@filchamber.org
www.filamchamber.org
www.facebook.com/FilAmChamber
FACC was established in 1982 as a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian, mutual benefit corporation. Its goal is to promote learning, product marketing, networking, planning and other business enhancement activities that will sustain economic growth.

Korean American Professional Society
dennis@kaps.org (president)
christineko@kaps.org (PR)
www.kaps.org
The Korean American Professional Society is a non-profit organization that is devoted to the professional and social development of Korean Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a forum for networking, community service, and political involvement.

Monte Jade Science and Technology Association
2870 Zanker Rd # 140
San Jose, CA 95134
Tel: (408) 428-0388
http://www.montejade.org/
MJAA is a professional networking association that helps early and mid-career professionals broaden their networks and realize their full personal/career potential. We are young, energetic, and upward-mobile professionals in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area.

Nepal Association of Northern California
www.nepalassociation.org
NANC's primary aim is to preserve and promote Nepali identity and culture among Nepalis, friends of Nepal, and those interested in Nepal. It also seeks to encourage cooperation, goodwill and mutual support among Nepalis of Northern California.

Taiwanese American Citizens League (San Fransisco Chapter)
http://tacl.org/programs/tap/
The purpose of the Taiwanese American Citizens League is to enhance the quality of life for Taiwanese Americans. Our work is largely devoted to building an understanding of Taiwanese American heritage encouraging pride in Taiwanese American identity, developing a strong Taiwanese American community, advocating around issues pertinent to Taiwanese Americans, and helping to contribute to our culture, ever richer in its diversity.

Vietnamese Professionals Society
5150 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 101-128
Carmichael, CA 95608-5758
www.vps.org
VPS is a non-profit worldwide membership organization of Vietnamese professionals with 24 chapters throughout the world. The goals of VPS are: to facilitate the exchange of professional information, the interaction between Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese professionals; to provide the opportunity for students, professionals, and the public to learn about the current conditions and needs in Vietnam; to provide the necessary resources for the process of renewal of Vietnam; and to contribute toward the advancement of the welfare of the Vietnamese people, and to the formation of a democratic Vietnam.

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asian women in business; entrepreneurial; starting a business; professional; networking; restaurant; art; real estate; law; promotion

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awib's directory of asian american organizations in northern california.

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AWIB - California (Northern)-Asian Organizations

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Asian Americans for Community Involvement 2400 Moorpark Ave., Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95128 Tel: (408) 975-2730 Fax: (408) 975-2745 info@aaci.org aaci.org www.facebook.com/AACIorg It's mission is to enhance the quality of life in the community focusing on Asian Pacific Americans.

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Community Liaison Unit (CLU)

CLU raises awareness about the right to healthcare, healthcare services, and disease prevention in Oakland. The team works specifically with vulnerable communities, especially low-income Asian American immigrants and refugees. The team empowers patients and spearhead opportunities that give the community a voice in their own health. CLU's activities include:

Community outreach, education, and organizing

Coordinating Patient Leadership Councils

Enrolling community members into health coverage at the certified enrollment center

Translation and back-up interpretation services

Voter outreach and engagement

Civic engagement

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CLU raises awareness about the right to healthcare, healthcare services, and disease prevention in Oakland. The team works specifically with vulnerable communities, especially low-income Asian American immigrants and refugees. The team empowers patients and spearhead opportunities that give the community a voice in their own health.

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Behavioral Health

To become active in our own plan for wellness
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Community Engagement

To empower and support our communities
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Youth Programs

To promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices
Learn more

API Health Source

To provide culturally relevant resources
Learn more

Donate Now Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for marginalized communities with special focus on Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in the Bay Area.

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CHAA - Creating Brighter Futures with Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities

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To become active in our own plan for wellness Learn more To empower and support our communities Learn more To promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices Learn more To provide culturally relevant resources Learn more Donate Now Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for marginalized communities with special focus on Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in the Bay Area.

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IMPORTANT:-Do not wait until you run out of medication. Please call the pharmacy at least one week in advance for refills. There is usually a 1-2 days wait before your prescription is ready.

HOW TO REQUEST A REFILL when you have NO refills left:

Insured Patients (on private insurance or Medi-Cal): call your pharmacist (check the label on your bottle) who will contact an AHS provider for your refill, if necessary.

HealthPAC Patients: call your Advice Nurse.

Patients may also walk in for a refill with their medicine bottle(s).
To ensure that you have medicines in time, please call for refills when your medicine supply is still enough for the last 3-5 days.
WHEN YOU CALL AHS FOR A REFILL, please state:

1. your language

2. your name and your AHS ID number

3. your area code and daytime phone number(s)

4. the names of the medication you need to refill the name and telephone number of the pharmacy you want to pick up your prescription at (for insured patients)

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IMPORTANT:-Do not wait until you run out of medication. Please call the pharmacy at least one week in advance for refills. There is usually a 1-2 days wait before your prescription is ready.

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To serve and advocate for the medically underserved, including the immigrant and refugee Asian community, and to ensure equal access to health care services regardless of income, insurance status, language, or culture.

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Behavioral Health

To become active in our own plan for wellness
Learn more

Community Engagement

To empower and support our communities
Learn more

Youth Programs

To promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices
Learn more

API Health Source

To provide culturally relevant resources
Learn more

Donate Now Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for marginalized communities with special focus on Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in the Bay Area.

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To become active in our own plan for wellness Learn more To empower and support our communities Learn more To promote healthy lifestyles and positive choices Learn more To provide culturally relevant resources Learn more Donate Now Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for marginalized communities with special focus on Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in the Bay Area.

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Indoor Recess, mindfulness etc.

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Get Your Kids Moving & Practicing Mindfulness with GoNoodle®. Start Watching Now & Get Access to Hundreds of Videos! Active Learning. Healthy Kids. Active Kids. Boost Learning.

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Yoga for Kids

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YOGA | MINDFULNESS | RELAXATION FOR KIDS! Screentime that gives kids SUPERPOWERS! ⬇️ D O W N L O A D T H E C O S M I C K I D S A P P ⬇️ 🍏Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cosmic-kids/ 🛍️Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosmickids 🖥️ Desktop (great for teachers!): https://app.cosmickids.com/ 📺 Roku: https://rb.gy/44r8d -------------------------------------------------------------------- Why watch on the App?

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Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus Crisis - Child Mind Institute

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What parents and other adults can say to kids about the coronavirus COVID-19. How to answer their questions and keep kids feeling safe.

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Understanding the discomfort we are feeling is grief.

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Executive Summary

During the global pandemic, a palpable sense of collective grief has emerged. Grief expert David Kessler says that grief is actually multiple feelings that we must manage. In an interview with HBR, he explains how the classic five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance) apply today, and the practical steps we can take to manage the anxiety. Those include balancing bad thoughts with good; focusing on the present; letting go of things you can't control; and stocking up on compassion. Kessler also talks about a sixth stage of grief: meaning. After acceptance, he says, we will find meaning in the hard-to-fathom events and we will be stronger for it.

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Some of the HBR edit staff met virtually the other day - a screen full of faces in a scene becoming more common everywhere. We talked about the content we're commissioning in this harrowing time of a pandemic and how we can help people. But we also talked about how we were feeling. One colleague mentioned that what she felt was grief. Heads nodded in all the panes.

If we can name it, perhaps we can manage it. We turned to David Kessler for ideas on how to do that. Kessler is the world's foremost expert on grief. He co-wrote with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief through the Five Stages of Loss. His new book adds another stage to the process, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. Kessler also has worked for a decade in a three-hospital system in Los Angeles. He served on their biohazard's team. His volunteer work includes being an LAPD Specialist Reserve for traumatic events as well as having served on the Red Cross's disaster services team. He is the founder of www.grief.com which has over 5 million visits yearly from 167 countries.

Kessler shared his thoughts on why it's important to acknowledge the grief you may be feeling, how to manage it, and how he believes we will find meaning in it. The conversation is lightly edited for clarity.
HBR: People are feeling any number of things right now. Is it right to call some of what they're feeling grief?
Kessler: Yes, and we're feeling a number of different griefs. We feel the world has changed, and it has. We know this is temporary, but it doesn't feel that way, and we realize things will be different. Just as going to the airport is forever different from how it was before 9/11, things will change and this is the point at which they changed. The loss of normalcy; the fear of economic toll; the loss of connection. This is hitting us and we're grieving. Collectively. We are not used to this kind of collective grief in the air.
You said we're feeling more than one kind of grief?
Yes, we're also feeling anticipatory grief. Anticipatory grief is that feeling we get about what the future holds when we're uncertain. Usually it centers on death. We feel it when someone gets a dire diagnosis or when we have the normal thought that we'll lose a parent someday. Anticipatory grief is also more broadly imagined futures. There is a storm coming. There's something bad out there. With a virus, this kind of grief is so confusing for people. Our primitive mind knows something bad is happening, but you can't see it. This breaks our sense of safety. We're feeling that loss of safety. I don't think we've collectively lost our sense of general safety like this. Individually or as smaller groups, people have felt this. But all together, this is new. We are grieving on a micro and a macro level.
What can individuals do to manage this all this grief?
Understanding the stages of grief is a start. But whenever I talk about the stages of grief, I have to remind people that the stages aren't linear and may not happen in this order. It's not a map but it provides some scaffolding for this unknown world. There's denial, which we say a lot of early on: This virus won't affect us. There's anger: You're making me stay home and taking away my activities. There's bargaining: Okay, if I social distance for two weeks everything will be better, right? There's sadness: I don't know when this will end. And finally there's Acceptance. This is happening; I have to figure out how to proceed.

Acceptance, as you might imagine, is where the power lies. We find control in acceptance. I can wash my hands. I can keep a safe distance. I can learn how to work virtually.
When we're feeling grief there's that physical pain. And the racing mind. Are there techniques to deal with that to make it less intense?
Let's go back to anticipatory grief. Unhealthy anticipatory grief is really anxiety, and that's the feeling you're talking about. Our mind begins to show us images. My parents getting sick. We see the worst scenarios. That's our minds being protective. Our goal is not to ignore those images or to try to make them go away-you mind won't let you do that and it can be painful to try and force it. The goal is to find balance in the things you're thinking. If you feel the worst image taking shape, make yourself think of the best image. We all get a little sick and the world continues. Not everyone I love dies. Maybe no one does because we're all taking the right steps. Neither scenario should be ignored but neither should dominate either.

Anticipatory grief is the mind going to the future and imagining the worst. To calm yourself, you want to come into the present. This will be familiar advice to anyone who has meditated or practiced mindfulness but people are always surprised at how prosaic this can be. You can name five things in the room. There's a computer, a chair, a picture of the dog, an old rug and a coffee mug. It's that simple. Breathe. Realize that in the present moment, nothing you've anticipated has happened. In this moment, you're okay. You have food. You are not sick. Use your senses and think about what they feel. The desk is hard. The blanket is soft. I can feel the breath coming into my nose. This really will work to dampen some of that pain.

You can also think about how to let go of what you can't control. What your neighbor is doing is out of your control. What is in your control is staying six feet away from them and washing your hands. Focus on that.

Finally, it's a good time to stock up on compassion. Everyone will have different levels of fear and grief and it manifests in different ways. A coworker got very snippy with me the other day and I thought, That's not like this person; that's how they're dealing with this. I'm seeing their fear and anxiety. So be patient. Think about who someone usually is and not who they seem to be in this moment.
One particularly troubling aspect of this pandemic is the open-endedness of it.
This is a temporary state. It helps to say it. I worked for 10 years in the hospital system. I've been trained for situations like this. I've also studied the Spanish Flu. The precautions we're taking are the right ones. History tells us that. This is survivable. We will survive. This is a time to overprotect but not overreact.

And, I believe we will find meaning in it. I've been honored that Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's family has given me permission to add a sixth stage to grief: Meaning. I had talked to Elisabeth quite a bit about what came after acceptance. I did not want to stop at acceptance when I experienced some personal grief. I wanted meaning in those darkest hours. And I do believe we find light in those times. Even now people are realizing they can connect through technology. They are not as remote as they thought. They are realizing their phones have phones and having long conversations. They're appreciating walks. I believe we will continue to find meaning now and when this is over.
What do you say to someone who's read all this and is still feeling overwhelmed with grief?
Keep trying. There is something powerful about naming this as grief. It helps us feel what's inside of us. So many have told me in the past week, "I'm telling my coworkers I'm having a hard time," or "I cried last night." When you name it, you feel it and it moves through you. Emotions need motion. It's important we acknowledge what we go through. One unfortunate byproduct of the self-help movement is we're the first generation to have feelings about our feelings. We tell ourselves things like, I feel sad, but I shouldn't feel that; other people have it worse. We can - we should - stop at the first feeling. I feel sad. Let me go for five minutes to feel sad. Your work is to feel your sadness and fear and anger whether or not someone else is feeling something. Fighting it doesn't help because your body is producing the feeling. If we allow the feelings to happen, they'll happen in an orderly way, and it empowers us. Then we're not victims.
In an orderly way?
Yes. Sometimes we try not to feel what we're feeling because we have this image of a "gang of feelings." If I feel sad and let that in, it'll never go away. The gang of bad feelings will overrun me. The truth is a feeling moves through us. We feel it and it goes and then we go to the next feeling. There's no gang out to get us. It's absurd to think we shouldn't feel grief right now. Let yourself feel the grief and keep going.

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Executive Summary During the global pandemic, a palpable sense of collective grief has emerged. Grief expert David Kessler says that grief is actually multiple feelings that we must manage. In an interview with HBR, he explains how the classic five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance) apply today, and the practical steps we can take to manage the anxiety.

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Stres Relief Playbook for Parents/Children

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Stres Relief Playbook for Parents/Children

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REACH Ashland Youth Center brings no-cost Recreation, Education, Arts, Career, and Health programs to empower youth ages 11 to 24 and no-cost child-care and food distribution services to support the Ashland community. REACH is sponsored by the Center for Healthy Schools and Communities, Alameda

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Come and support our Neighbors in Need by providing a meal!

Our winter shelter is open November 16, 2020 - May 15, 2021.

If you or a group that you are a part of is interested in providing a meal, you can sign up below. Hot meals need to be in the building by 6PM so they can be served at 6:30PM. If you are unable to bring it at that time, please email Kim Louise at kimlouise@firstpreshayward.com. Meals are reimbursable with receipts, up to $150. Meals need to serve 30 people .

Please provide your name, phone number, email, and what you would like to help with.

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May 16, 2020 09:30 AM

Every 2 weeks on Saturday until Jan 10, 2020 from 9:30a to 11:00a

Location: Parking Lot 20600 John Drive Castro Valley, CA 94546

Contact: Tom Green
Opportunities to Share God's Love

As a ministry, CrossStreets strives to meet the physical needs of the poor in our community. Food is a critical tool in how we connect with our community. We partner with the Alameda County Community Food Bank's Grocery Rescue program to pick up donations from local grocery stores for distribution at our Food Pantry.

Learn More About Us: crossstreets.org

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May 16, 2020 09:30 AM Every 2 weeks on Saturday until Jan 10, 2020 from 9:30a to 11:00a Location: Parking Lot 20600 John Drive Castro Valley, CA 94546 Contact: Tom Green Opportunities to Share God's Love As a ministry, CrossStreets strives to meet the physical needs of the poor in our community.

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Our Helpline will connect you to a source for groceries or a hot meal the same day you call us.

We can assist callers in multiple languages. If you leave a message, we will call you back and connect you to a nearby food provider the same day you call.

CalFresh Application Assistance

We are happy to help you with your CalFresh application. CalFresh is a nutrition program that helps you feed your family healthy meals every day. With our help, you can have a better chance of being approved.

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App to find free food providers

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Looking for help with food? Privately search on FoodFinder's website for help near you. Use our map of 50,000+ free food programs to find help in your community.

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Free Food 3 Times a Week in Hayward

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Hayward Area Resource Grid Covid 4.17.20.pdf

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This school year has been different from any other parents and caregivers have experienced before. Your kids may be returning to school on modified schedules or learning full-time at home. No matter where or when your child will be learning this year, we're here to help. We've put together this parent and caregiver guide to share advice, tips, and resources to help your child succeed during distance learning. This guide covers three key components for successful sustained learning: setting up for success, keeping your kids motivated, and making time for personal well-being.
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Many of you will have received academic guidance from your school or district. But, if you haven't received guidance or are planning to homeschool, our daily schedules can help you structure each day of distance learning.

Our Keep Everyone Learning resource page (también disponible en español) has more information on getting started with Khan Academy. We plan to create and add new resources to this page throughout the school year and beyond, so be sure to bookmark it for future reference.

We are here to support you. Thank you for all that you do for your families!

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You can help us keep the Regional Parks open by cooperating with the statewide shelter-in-place order and park rules. Observe the 6-foot social distancing, keep dogs on leash, and carry out all trash. Notice
COVID-19 Park Closures & Parking Restrictions to Limit Overcrowding, Address Public & Staff Safety
More details...Parks to People: Bringing Our Parks into Homes, Classes, and Communities
Learn about the natural resources, wildlife, and history of the Regional Parks. Take virtual reality tours of selected parks. Watch cool videos of storytelling and singing by park naturalists. Start learning now!

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It's a difficult time to be Asian American: Along with the everyone else in the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has infiltrated almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives. And racially motivated violence against Asian Americans seems to be spreading just as quickly as the coronavirus itself.

People are being coughed at and spat on. Verbal insults and threats against women and older people make headlines every week. In Midland, Texas, a father and his toddler were slashed across their faces at a Sam's Club for being Asian.

According to NBC News, the online reporting forum Stop AAPI Hate said that since its inception March 18, it's received more than 650 direct reports of discrimination primarily targeting Asian Americans. (Because COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China, Asian Americans have been widely scapegoated and harrassed, regardless of whether they're Chinese or not. )

All the while, President Donald Trump has intermittently called the coronavirus the " Chinese Virus," something many critics say is fueling racism throughout the country.

Whether you've been subjected to discrimination or not, simply hearing about the widespread xenophobia can affect your mental health. We asked therapists who work within Asian American communities to share their best self-care advice for these stressful times.

1. Reach out to friends who can validate your experiences. (Online friends count, too!)

Because we're physically distancing, social bonds are more important now than ever, especially if you're emotionally exhausted from this current wave of xenophobia and racism. (Maybe you've experienced a glare or rude comment yourself at the market or on a walk.)

"I think the need for connection is particularly important when we've encountered a micro or macroaggression," said Gabrielle Zhuang-Estrin, a clinical social worker who works in the Asian American community in Los Angeles. "We should be sharing the burden of our experience. Let family and friends know what's happening."

If you see or hear about another person who's been targeted, reach out and validate their experiences. For instance, if you see a social media post about someone being verbally abused, make a point to comment. (It could be something like, "Hey, we don't know each other, but we're mutual friends through Lauren; I just want to tell you I'm so sorry about what happened to you when you were walking your dog. I've had some experiences like that myself recently, so please let me know if you want to talk.")

"Oftentimes with things like this, you need someone to witness, listen and affirm what we've seen," Zhuang-Estrin said. "I'd also suggest joining a POC or Asian American/APIA online community or advocacy organization to hear more voices that are dealing with this right now and to find larger supportive networks that are mobilizing outreach or action. "

The more popular online communities ― NextShark.com or the Facebook group Subtle Asian Traits - can serve as a good jumping-off point when looking for specific advocacy groups.

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2. Pull yourself away from the TV and headlines once in a while.

You want to be as informed as possible during an international health crisis like this ― especially when there are local threats to your community. You might feel like you can't take a break and it's not until you're overwhelmed and hit with a wave of exhaustion that you stop. Don't let it get that far, said Zhuang-Estrin.

"I tell my clients that while watching or reading the news, keep track of your personal experience, your feelings and emotions as well as your bodily reactions," she said. "Check to see if there's sadness, grief or anger coming up. If so, maybe you need to take a pause and metabolize that for a moment before moving forward."

Zhuang-Estrin said to notice sensations in your body ― a tightening in the chest or belly, for instance, or a quickened heart rate ― and let that inform your decisions on what you can take in, content-wise, and when it's too much.

"We each have our own tolerance levels of what we can absorb and what is too overwhelming and it takes some mindfulness to be aware of when we become overwhelmed with distressing stories," Zhuang-Estrin said.

When you do take a break, try some mindfulness-based relaxation, go on a walk or do something you love, said Therese Mascardo, a psychologist of Filipino descent who works in the Asian American community.

If you're constantly overwhelmed and are struggling to self-soothe, consider seeing a therapist - over FaceTime or Zoom, that is.

"Professional mental health support from culturally sensitive licensed therapists can be an effective way to process the emotions related to the trauma, and to learn coping skills for resulting depression, anxiety or hypervigilance," Mascardo said.

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3. If you have to go to the grocery store, steel yourself.

For many Asian Americans, there's heightened concern about going to the market right now. It's easy to be wary when you hear stories from others. Take, for instance, this experience journalist Jeff Yang recently tweeted about:

"So I had my first 'breathing while Asian' moment," he said. "Went out for groceries and an older masked white woman passing by the line shouted 'FUCK YOU!' at me for no apparent reason. As I stared at her, she pulled off her mask, coughed directly at me, turned on her heel and walked off."

It's likely that going to the grocery store will be totally OK, but Yang's story is hardly an outlier; there is cause for concern, which is why Amazon Fresh or other grocery delivery services are increasingly more appealing for many.

If that's not an option for you and you have to go to the market to restock, steel yourself for your visit by talking through your feelings beforehand with your loved ones.

"Ask them what they've done to feel OK in situations where they felt like they might be potentially at risk of attack," Mascardo said. "If it helps when you're at the market, be on a call or FaceTime with someone who can serve as an emotional support and 'witness' if something were to happen."

4. If you're discriminated against, put your safety first.

If someone confronts or profiles you because you're Asian ― whether it's a dirty look, a racial slur or something worse ― safety should be your first concern. Typically, the best self-defense is to ignore and walk away from a provocation.

"It's important to remember that by doing so, you are not saying that racism or the racist act is OK," Mascardo said. "Walking away from a racist encounter is simply choosing to not engage in a lose-lose situation. Then, after you've secured safety, it can be valuable to seek immediate emotional support from a friend or loved one."

If you want to make a complaint ― or just need immediate emotional support ― seek out staff at the market and let them know what happened.

How do you calm down in the moment? Zhuang-Estrin said to breathe in and out and to feel your feet.

"Connecting and expanding into our bodies helps us remain as calm as we can and as open as we can so we can access different action options," she said. "When you were faced with a threat, your breathing probably became more shallow and your vision narrowed because you were readying yourself [for] rapid action. Taking a breath and staying connected to our bodies also allows us to remain present rather than relying on our immediate impulses."

However you act, don't judge yourself for it later. Accepting how you handled the encounter is important, Zhuang-Estrin said, because you don't want to deal with that "pang of guilt or concern that you haven't handled the situation 'right' on top of everything else."

5. Lean into literature written for and by Asians.

Now is a great time to grab your Kindle and check out books by Asians and Asian Americans. In this difficult hour, hearing how others in the community have persevered can be heartening, Zhuang-Estrin said.

"I always tell my clients to lean into our ancestors, social justice elders or beloved spiritual figures in hard times," she said. "It allows us to bring in different models that can help lead how we can think and act during this time. Read Grace Lee Boggs, Maxine Hong Kingston and Thich Nhat Hanh."

6. Remind yourself that this is part of a larger story.

Try to keep a wide lens when you consider the current wave of xenophobia and racism that Asian Americans are dealing with. These microaggressions and macroaggressions feel painfully personal, but they're reflective of a larger legacy of oppression against Asians in the U.S., Zhuang-Estrin said.

"Historically, Asian Americans are either exalted (model minority) or vilified (red scare)," she said. "In our current context we are seeing fear and blame being inflamed by a leader who seeks to scapegoat the pandemic so the problem is institutional in nature."

Recognizing that this is bigger than you isn't meant to minimize your current experiences. They're still very valid.

"Looking at our history doesn't give the other person a pass when we're directly confronted with racism," Zhuang-Estrin said. "But holding this wider lens shows us the greater complexity we are in and helps us assess what we can and cannot control."

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It's a difficult time to be Asian American: Along with the everyone else in the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has infiltrated almost every aspect of our day-to-day lives. And racially motivated violence against Asian Americans seems to be spreading just as quickly as the coronavirus itself. People are being coughed at and spat on.

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The 2014 U.S. Census found that there are 6 million people who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander (API) living in California. Nearly 13.9 percent of the API community is reported to be living with a mental health condition and face obstacles to effective treatment such as stigma and language barriers.

API communities have several factors that support mental health and wellbeing, such as strong family connections and cultural practices that promote balance for better health and wellbeing. However, people from the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, especially those who have more recently immigrated to the US, may be less likely to seek mental health support than the general population.

In some Asian cultures, expression of one's feelings is an admission of weakness. Furthermore, the words used in some languages to describe mental health challenges have negative connotations which contribute to a strong stigma around mental illness.

Strides are being made to reduce stigma and increase the number of mental health professionals who can provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care. The resources below raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention as well as list organizations working with this community. To download a PDF with the resources listed below, click here.
Each Mind Matters is not affiliated with the outside organizations and resources listed on these pages and cannot officially endorse their content or practices. This collection is a small selection of resources and is not a comprehensive set of mental health support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak with a crisis counselor for free, 24/7.

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The 2014 U.S. Census found that there are 6 million people who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander (API) living in California. Nearly 13.9 percent of the API community is reported to be living with a mental health condition and face obstacles to effective treatment such as stigma and language barriers.

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Across the United States right now, people are feeling isolated and afraid. As schools and businesses close, people are worrying about their health, their families, their jobs and their future. All of these worries make sense, and of course there's nothing wrong with being afraid. But as people share news, fears and concerns, some people are sharing something else, as well: racism and xenophobia.

Obviously, Chinese people are not responsible for a virus simply because the first reported cases were in China. But some politicians and media figures have taken to referring to the "Chinese Coronavirus." They've used stereotypes about the different foods people eat around the world or made jokes that rely on "Chinese-sounding" words or phrases to make light of the crisis and somehow suggest that Chinese people are to blame. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that China should apologize for the virus.

While it might be tempting to think we should just shake this kind of language off and focus on larger concerns, the truth is that racist and xenophobic words have real-world effects. Across the U.S., Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders report being harassed at school, in stores, on the streets and on the subway. Last month in London, a Singaporean man was assaulted, kicked and punched by a man who said, "I don't want your coronavirus in my country."

We know that racist "jokes" can quickly become racist rants, and those rants can turn to violence. So it's up to all of us to make it clear that we're not OK with racist responses to this crisis.

To do that, Teaching Tolerance recommends a four-step process for speaking up against bias:
Interrupt
Question
Educate
Echo
Here's what speaking up against racism during the coronavirus might look like now.

Interrupt

Interrupting means taking a time out. It shows the person you're talking, texting or chatting with that what they've said is important enough to pause your conversation to address-that you need to talk about the racism before you talk about anything else. Here are a few phrases to try:

"Hang on. I want to go back to what you called the virus."
"Just a second-let's get into your point that the virus is somebody's fault."
"Before we talk about that, I want to talk about the language you just used."

Question

We're all familiar with "questions" that are really warnings: What did you just say to me? or Are you really going to do that? But in this context, the goal of questioning really is to better understand why the person said what they did. You might ask:

"Why did you call it the 'Chinese Coronavirus'?"
"Why do you think that?"
"Where did you get that information?"

One note: Asking someone to explain why a racist joke is funny is a great way to stop them from making racist jokes to you again. But if you want to have a real discussion about what they've said, it might work better to ask something like, "What made you say that?"

Educate

The key to educating is to continue the conversation. The goal here isn't to just provide facts about the topic generally to the person you're talking to with, but to explain why what they've said needs rethinking.

That means that, to educate folks around racism associated with the coronavirus, we need to understand not only the virus but also the racism.

For example, you might explain that it's actually not common anymore to name a disease after its place of origin, that there's a long, bad history of associating diseases with specific groups of people and that the name COVID-19 was chosen very carefully to avoid repeating those mistakes.

If someone doesn't understand why a comment they made was racist, you can educate them about the long history of stereotyping immigrants-and Asian people, specifically-as people who bring disease. You can explain how this stereotype is both wrong and harmful.

And if someone tries to play down racist phrases as "just a joke," you can educate them about the discrimination and racism many AAPI folks are facing right now, so they better understand the impact of their words.

Echo

It takes an effort to speak up against racist ideas and language. This is particularly true of people who are targeted by that language. That's why we need to have each other's backs. When someone else speaks up, echo them. Thank them, and emphasize or amplify their message any way you can. This not only encourages more speaking up-it also ensures that no one thinks your silence in response to biased ideas or language means you're OK with it.

Of course, echoing is harder while we're social distancing, but there are many ways to do it. Online, we can re-share antiracist messages. And in chats or conversations, we can respond to offer support and agreement.

In the coming weeks, we're all going to have to make an effort to take care of one another. We'll probably need to make some more sacrifices to ensure that our communities stay as safe and healthy as possible. Speaking up against bigotry, particularly if you're not the target, costs very little.

If we all commit to interrupting, questioning, educating and echoing to fight racist rhetoric, we can start making our communities safer and healthier today.

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Across the United States right now, people are feeling isolated and afraid. As schools and businesses close, people are worrying about their health, their families, their jobs and their future. All of these worries make sense, and of course there's nothing wrong with being afraid.

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Facts, Not Fear

For health information, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization.

In addition, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum has been compiling multilingual resources on the coronavirus and COVID-19 in their Community Library: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander In-Language Resources for Coronavirus.

Resources to Document and Address Hate

We encourage reporting to our website, www.StandAgainstHatred.org, which is accessible in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice created this site in January 2017 to capture information about the increase in hate we observed in the lead-up to the 2016 election. Through this website, we document hate crimes, harassment, and discrimination experienced by our community. As we state on the site, when people submit reports, they are aiding our efforts to monitor and push back against hate. "By sharing what you experienced or witnessed, you can educate the public, empower others, show service providers where help is needed, and strengthen advocacy efforts for hate crimes response and prevention."

The following resources are available through Stand Against Hatred:

We partner with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and their Stop Hate project to provide assistance to those impacted by hate. Assistance with legal and social services is available through the Stop Hate hotline (1-844-9-NO-HATE), which is accessible in a number of languages.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice is part of Communities Against Hate, a diverse coalition of civil rights organizations led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Read the report Hate Magnified published by the coalition in January 2019 that details reports submitted to Communities Against Hate.

Discrimination should never be acceptable anywhere. We encourage our communities and allies to learn about ways to respond:

Bystander Intervention Virtual Trainings

One way we can take action to protect our communities is to learn ways to intervene effectively as a bystander without compromising safety. We're excited to announce that Hollaback! and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC are partnering for a virtual workshop on bystander intervention.

The one-hour, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!'s 5 D's of bystander intervention methodology.

We'll start by talking about the types of disrespect that Asian and Asian American folks are facing right now -- from microaggressions to violence -- using a tool we call the "spectrum of disrespect."

You'll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities.

We'll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening.

We'll have time at the end for practice, and you'll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see Anti-Asian and Asian American harassment online or in-person.

Saturday, May 2nd at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT / 8:00am HST. Register here.

Tuesday, May 5th at 3:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 1:00pm MT / 12:00pm PT / 9:00am HST. Register here.

Thursday, May 7th at 7:00pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT / 4:00pm PT / 1:00pm HST. Register here.

Wednesday, May 13th at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT / 8:00am HST. Register here.

Thursday, May 21st at 7:00pm ET / 6:00pm CT / 5:00pm MT / 4:00pm PT / 1:00pm HST. Register here.

Saturday, May 30th at 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT / 8:00am HST. Register here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The training is currently only offered in English but we are seeking funding to expand it into other languages.
More Resources from Hollaback!

Show Up, Your Guide to Bystander Intervention, by Hollaback! in collaboration with CUP

How to Respond to Street Harassment, by Hollaback!. Written to respond to gender-based harassment but the tactics are applicable to all forms of harassment. We'll be adapting these for the Asian/American community in the coming weeks.

Responding to Online Harassment, Do's and Don'ts by Hollaback! in collaboration with #ICANHELP, Project HEAR, and the Dangerous Speech Project.

Self care guide to healing from Online Harassment, by Hollaback!

Digital Safety Guide, by Hollaback!

HeartMob, a platform where you can get support managing online harassment and/or support others experiencing it, by Hollaback!

Additional Resources

Words Matter

We are working with the media, Congress, and partner organizations to inform around the harm of this xenophobia.
Media Hits Social Media Toolkit

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), of which Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member, put together a social media toolkit of many of the resources mentioned here that you can use to amplify to your networks.

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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources to Stand Against Racism

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For health information, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. In addition, the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum has been compiling multilingual resources on the coronavirus and COVID-19 in their Community Library: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander In-Language Resources for Coronavirus.

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THE LEGAL HONOR ROLL OF PRO BONO CHAMPIONS NQAPIA thanks these law firms for their pro bono legal assistance and diversity & inclusion partnerships supporting the LGBT Asian & South Asian community over the past year. Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo PC Represented NQAPIA to lead the LGBTQ community in a winning amicus [...]

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NQAPIA - A Federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Organizations.

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THE LEGAL HONOR ROLL OF PRO BONO CHAMPIONS NQAPIA thanks these law firms for their pro bono legal assistance and diversity & inclusion partnerships supporting the LGBT Asian & South Asian community over the past year. Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo PC Represented NQAPIA to lead the LGBTQ community in a winning amicus [...]

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A 14-year-old student in Dallas was followed home by a group of high school boys who pretended to cough on him and shouted, "Ching chong! You have Chinese virus!" A 17-year-old was told over social media that their "insides are full of 'f---ing bats" and that they should kill themselves because they are a "dirty f---ing dog eater." An 18-year-old who was grocery shopping was called "chink" and told to go back where they came from.

These are some of the stories revealed in a new youth-led study showing that one-quarter of Asian American young adults have been the targets of racism over the past year. The discrimination they detail primarily takes the form of verbal harassment, shunning and cyberbullying.

The report was released Thursday by the Stop AAPI Hate Youth Campaign, a high school internship program at Stop AAPI Hate, a national center that collects reports of coronavirus discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The study details the emotional toll of growing anti-Asian sentiment around the country. Nearly 8 of 10 respondents expressed anger over the epidemic of hate against Asians.

The findings come from nearly 1,000 interviews of Asian American young adults conducted by a team of 87 Asian American high school students this summer.
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"I think we hear this a lot, but the youth are the future," said Cassie Eng, a senior at the Urban School of San Francisco, who worked on the study. "This is a critical time for us to find our sense of self and our identity."

The campaign, which is supported by the Jeremy Lin Foundation, grew out of the San Francisco Bay Area in the spring. During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, students at Eng's school learned about the work Stop AAPI Hate had been doing and wanted to get more involved, so they reached out to the group to find out what they could do.

Through their research, the students found that in addition to the racism they experienced themselves, Asian American youths have also been affected by the growing racism around the country, fueled by President Donald Trump's racist rhetoric, such as calling the coronavirus the "China virus" and "kung flu." Nearly half of those interviewed expressed sadness or depression about the situation, and one-quarter said they were scared for themselves and their families.

"Fear is really damaging to a person's self-esteem and sense of identity," said Rebecca Wu, a junior at Alhambra High School. "The rise in anxiety about you and your family in public can lead to many other concerning mental health issues. It also prevents you from speaking out."

In addition to the youth-led study, Stop AAPI Hate analyzed 341 reports of racism and discrimination against Asian American youths nationally that it received through its reporting tool since March. One pattern that emerged is the complicity of adults, who were present in nearly half of the cases and almost never intervened.

Even before the pandemic began, Asian American students reported high rates of bullying. In California public high schools, for instance, AAPI students are the racial group most likely to be bullied, according to data from the California Healthy Kids Survey.

"Asian Americans are targeted for their racial differences and linguistic or immigration status differences," said Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, who oversaw the youth project. "Part of this is because teachers don't always recognize when Asian Americans are being bullied and stigmatized. They may not acknowledge that certain gestures, like pulling your eyes slanted, can be offensive."

The student researchers shared policy recommendations they developed alongside experts to curb anti-Asian racism in schools. They include anti-bullying training for teachers and administrators, creating anonymous reporting sites on social media, forming affinity groups and coalitions to empower Asian students on campus and developing restorative justice practices to foster communication and empathy between victims and perpetrators.

The centerpiece of the interns' policy platform is the addition of an ethnic studies course in secondary school curricula so young people can learn about U.S. history through the lens of communities of color. In doing so, the report says, all students can develop a deeper understanding of the roots and ramifications of racist policies and attitudes.

Amanda Young, a senior at Campolindo High School in the Bay Area city of Moraga, said the Asian American history covered by California's public schools is rudimentary, even though the state has the largest Asian population in the country.

"For the most part, the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Japanese internment camps were the extent of our lessons," she said.

Several student researchers said they were surprised to discover just how normalized anti-Asian stereotypes have become. Beth Yeung, a sophomore at Aragon High School in the Bay Area city of San Mateo, said interviewing friends and family for the project was an emotional experience.

"This is not something that my family has talked about a lot," she said, adding that she's been brushing off microaggressions since she was young.

Working on the report "made me think about times when these incidents have happened to others and why I personally didn't stand up to help," she said. "It was a big moment of self-reflection on why we aren't educated to do more."

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'You have Chinese virus': 1 in 4 Asian American youths experience racist bullying, report says

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A group of high school students interviewed nearly 1,000 young Asian Americans to explore how youths are dealing with the pandemic-fueled rise in racism.

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