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8/20/2008

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The Asian American Federation's mission is to advance the civic voice and well-being of Asian Americans. We collaboratively foster philanthropy in the community, undertake research to inform policies, and provide support to community service organizations.

2008 Asian American Community Fund Grant Awards Announced

The Federation announced the 2008 Asian American Community Fund grantees. At a total of $230,000 awarded, the 2008 Community Fund represents close to a 25% increase from the grant awards made in 2007, more.

Forthcoming Report on Asian American Poverty in New York City

The Asian American Federation will examine the demographics of the Asian Americans in poverty. The purpose is to illuminate the often hidden issue of poverty among Asian Americans and understand the diversity of the Asian poor. Census Bureau data from the Census 2000 and the 2006 American Community Survey will be used to describe those who live below the Federal poverty level as well as those who live in households with incomes up to twice the Federal poverty level. Read more here.

Asian American Federation Releases Report on "Revitalizing Chinatown Businesses: Challenges and Opportunities"

Based on a survey of more than 300 businesses; interviews with community, business and economic development leaders; and analysis of government data, this report examines Chinatown’s changing business environment, obstacles to improvement, and opportunities for enduring stability and growth. Receiving lead funding from The Carnegie Corporation of New York, as well as support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, C.J. Huang Foundation, Cathay Bank Foundation and AT&T, the report reflects key input from business and policy advisory committees and The Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies of the University of California at Los Angeles. (June 2008)

Asian American Federation Creates Opportunities
To Donate to Disaster Relief in Burma and China

The Asian American Federation has established funds through which donors may contribute to relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Nargis in Burma (Myanmar) on May 2-3 and the 7.9-magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan Province on May 12.

To support on the ground direct assistance to individuals and families affected by the disasters as well as local community rebuilding efforts, the Federation has set up a fund for each disaster in collaboration with Give2Asia, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization founded by The Asia Foundation to promote charitable giving to Asia. The Asia Foundation works through its offices in Asia to provide direct support to local organizations working in affected communities.

Asian American Federation Disaster Relief Fund
On-line Donation for Burmese Cyclone Relief
On-line Donation for China Earthquake Relief

Asian American Federation Celebrates
Spirit of Asian America Gala 2008!

On April 30, 2008, the Asian American Federation celebrated 18 years of servicing our Asian American communities at The Pierre.


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