Overview
AAPIP developed this Supporting API Communities Resource Directory to mobilize the philanthropic sector towards meaningful action in the midst of heightened violence and hate targeting Asian American communities. We encourage allies to engage by learning about and supporting the work of API organizations and coalitions, participating in webinars and online discussions, and the deeper work of connecting the dots between the interpersonal racism experienced by individuals, the systemic racism that impacts Asian American communities (detention, deportation, etc.), and the harm caused by the “model minority” narrative that pits Asian communities against Black communities. It is important for the sector to understand the greater context that these anti-Asian attacks fall under and to support community efforts addressing anti-Asian violence. These are the moments to accelerate philanthropy for an inclusive democracy that calls us all to our fullest human potential.
The purpose of this resource directory is to connect philanthropy with established organizations and coalitions engaged in community efforts addressing anti-Asian violence. This is not an exhaustive list nor an endorsement; there are many efforts that are only being amplified via social media and led by volunteers, and we highly encourage you to plug into these efforts.
This resource list was last updated on March 31, 2021.
Resources
What Happened →
National
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June 2020 – California State University San Bernardino – Report To The Nation: Illustrated Almanac
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October 2020 – National Center for Biotechnology Information – Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in COVID-19: Emerging Disparities Amid Discrimination
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February 2021 – Medium – On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?
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February 2021 – New York Times – What This Wave of Anti-Asian Violence Reveals About America (Opinion)
- March 2021 – Business Insider – 6 of the 8 people killed in the Atlanta-area massage-parlor shootings were Asian women
California
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February 2021 – CNN – Rise in attacks on elderly Asian Americans in Bay Area prompts new special response unit
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February 2021 – Newsweek – Oakland Mayor Blames Crime Wave Against Asians on Defunded Police; Black and Asian Activists Disagree
How Philanthropy Responded →
API-Specific Foundations and Funds
- Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation
- Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon United Communities Fund
- Asian Pacific Community Fund
- Asian Pacific Fund
- Hawai’i People’s Fund
- Korean American Community Foundation
- Korean American Community Foundation – San Francisco
- National Asian American Community Foundation
- New Breath Foundation
- Rise Together Fund at Proteus
API-Giving Circles
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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy – National Giving Circle Network
National
California
Colorado
Get Involved →
Events and Community Efforts:
National
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March 17 – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Conflict De-escalation Training
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March 19 – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – How to respond to harassment for people experiencing anti-Asian/American harassment training
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March 31 – Hella Heart Oakland Giving Circle and The Brotherhood of Elders Network – What’s Going On? The Past, Present and Future of Black-Asian Relations
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Center for Anti-Violence Education – Workshop Series on empowerment self-defense
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18 Million Rising – Stop Covid-19 Disinformation. Stop anti-Asian Violence (Petition)
California
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Community Youth Center of San Francisco – Victims and Survivors Fund
- 18 Million Rising – Zines To Fund Community Safety In Chinatown And Ethnic Studies
Georgia
New York
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NYC Cultural Affairs – “I Still Believe in Our City” Public Art Campaign
API-Serving Organizations:
National
- Asian American Pacific Community Health Organizations – Statement and Call for Solidarity
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Asian American Psychological Association – Anti-Bullying Campaign
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Resources to Stand Against Racism and Incident Reporting
- Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance – Statement with Resources
- Asian Pacific Institute for Gender Based Violence – Statement
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum – Statement and Call for Racial Healing
- APIAVote National – Day of Action and Healing
- Hmong American Partnership – Statement and Resource List
- National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum – Statement
- New American Leaders – Statement
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Organization of Chinese Americans – Asian Pacific American Advocates
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South Asian Americans Leading Together – Database of Acts of Hate
- Southeast Asia Resource Action Center – Statement and Resource Hub
California
- Asian Law Alliance – Statement with Resources
- Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council – Stop AAPI Hate
- Asians With Attitudes – Social Media & Watch Group
- Chinese for Affirmative Action – Stop AAPI Hate
- Compassion In Oakland – Chaperone Service
- Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce – Committee on Crime
- Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
- Vietnamese American Community Center Of The East Bay – Community Groups, Workshops, & Other Resources
Colorado
Florida
- Florida Asian Services Center – CNN Statement
Georgia
Louisiana
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Vayla – Statement, Infographic, and Incident Reporting
Maryland
- Montgomery County Progressive Asian American Network – Statement
Michigan
Minnesota
- Asian American Organizing Project – Statement
- Center for Asian and Pacific Islanders USA – Joint Statement
North Carolina
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North Carolina Asian Americans Together – Statement and Resource List
Nevada
New York
- Apex for Youth – Statement and Educational Resources
- Asian American Federation – Rally & Multilingual Resources
- Asian Americans for Equality
- Chinese-American Planning Council – Statement and Update Page
- Desis Rising Up and Moving – Building Power and Safety Through Solidarity
- Minkwon Center for Community Action
- Send Chinatown Love
Ohio
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Asian Services In Action, Inc. – Statement
Texas
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Asian Pacific American Public Affairs – Call for Action
Virginia
Wisconsin
API-Serving Coalitions:
National
- National Coalition for Asian Pacific Americans Community Development – Statement and Call for Responses
- National Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans
- National Korean American Services & Educational Consortium – Statement
- New Partnership for New Americans
- Southeast Asian Freedom Network
- STOP AAPI HATE
California
Illinois
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Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights – List of Demands
New York
- Coalition for Asian American Children and Families
- New York Immigration Coalition – Statement
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
- Southeast Asian MAA Coalition, Inc. – Statement
Tennessee
Organizations & Coalitions Working in Solidarity with AAPI Communities →
California
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Defund Police Coalition
Additional Resource Lists & Directories →
National
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AAPI COVID-19 Project – Resources
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Academy of Medical and Public Health Services – Combating Anti-Asian Racism in the Age of the Coronavirus
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Asian American Justice Center – AAPI Anti-Hate Community Resources
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Asian Mental Health Collective – Asian Organizations Directory
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Building Movement Project – On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 and Structural Racism
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National Asian-American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association – Structural Racism and Psychiatry: online resources and book lists
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National Asian Pacific American Bar Association – Hate Crime Resources
- National Korean American Service & Education Consortium – COVID-19 Resources
- New Partnership for New Americans – COVID-19 Resources
- NBC News – Anti-racism resources to support Asian American, Pacific Islander community
- Online MSW Programs – Resources to Help Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
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Stop AAPI Hate – Resource List
California
- Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund – Resource List
Colorado
- Asian Pacific Development Center – COVID-19 Resources
Michigan
New York
- Asian American Bar Association of New York – COVID 19 Resources: Anti-asian Harassment and Violence
- Sakhi for South Asian Women – COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Tennessee
- Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition – COVID-19 Resources
Find Support →
National
- Asian Mental Health Collective – Therapist Directory
- Meditation and Mindfulness for Asian Americans (Weekly event starting April 4)
- Mental Health America – Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities And Mental Health
- Discussion for Mental Health Professionals: March 20 – New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health
- Planning Meeting Towards Community Liberation (for mental health professionals): March 25 – New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health
California
- Asian Health Services
- Clinical Counseling Program – Korean American Family Services
- Counseling and Therapy – Little Tokyo Service Center
- Mental Health First Oakland
Colorado
- Asian Pacific Development Center – Victim Assistance
New York
- Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York – Mental Health Clinic
Washington
Suggested Learning →
This is a curated list of articles, toolkits, media, etc.
- Asian American Federation – Self-Defense Strategies to Keep Yourself Safe in the Streets
- Asian American Federation – Stay Safe from Hate Safety Booklets
- Getting Called Out: How to Apologize
- University of California, Santa Cruz – Interrupting Microaggressions
- The Oaklandside – Crime, race, safety: what’s really happening in Oakland Chinatown?