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July 15, 2011 Asian Pacific Community Fund to Distribute $150,000 Among Community Organizations On July 20, 2011, the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will hold its 5th Annual Giving for All Seasons Fundraising Gala – Celebrating 20 Years of Community Impact. This year’s honorees include Verizon’s West Region - Vice President of Strategic Programs, Gene M. Eng (Philanthropic Leadership Award), Bank of America (Corporate Philanthropy Award), Southern California Gas Company (Diversity in Philanthropy Award), and the Los Angeles City Employees Asian American Association (Spirit of Giving Award). June 22, 2011 The Asian Pacific Community Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of the 1st Cycle of the 2011 Asian Pacific Community Fund – Verizon Scholarship Awards Program. The Asian Pacific Community Fund received an impressive pool of applicants which made this a very competitive process. Many of these first year college students displayed high academic achievement, leadership as well as tremendous community involvement. It was not an easy task for the Scholarship Review Committee to select the top eight students to each receive the $1,000 award. March 2, 2011 Los Angeles' Best and Brighest Young Asian Pacific Leaders Take the Spotlight These bright, emerging leaders will be honored on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at a reception held at the Elevate Lounge in downtown Los Angeles. By highlighting the tremendous work of these individuals and organizations, APCF and AAPIP hope to encourage and cultivate the next generation of philanthropists and leaders serving the Asian and Pacific Islander community. The event will be hosted by Leonardo Nam, creative Asian Pacific stage and screen actor featured in such films as "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants" and "He’s Just Not That Into You." Nam will serve as Master of Ceremonies once again to help recognize this year's honorees. February 1, 2011
The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF), together with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), will be recognizing young individuals and organizations making a difference in the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community through their outstanding leadership, volunteerism and philanthropic efforts. Los Angeles' best and brightest emerging leaders will be honored at the 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Reception on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Honorees include the following: Tuesday Night Project; China Care Bruins; Lisa Chong; Jonathan Chi-Lin Lee; Jonathan Lee and Robert Lee. January 10, 2011 The Asian Pacific Community Fund in partnership with Verizon, initiated a scholarship program to support students pursuing a college degree in the math, science and related majors. A total of 20 - $1,000 scholarship awards will be made in 2011. November 15, 2010
The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy – Los Angeles Chapter (AA/PIP-LA) is seeking nominations for individuals and organizations that have exemplified outstanding support for the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community through their leadership and volunteer philanthropic efforts. APCF and AA/PIP-LA will be highlighting their successes to encourage others to get involved in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. July 14, 2010 Asian Pacific Community Fund to Distribute $150,000 Among Communiity Organizations On July 15, 2010, the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will hold its 4th Annual Giving for All Seasons Fundraising Gala, presented by Southern California Edison. This year’s honorees include City of Alhambra Vice Mayor, Gary Yamauchi (APCF Visionary Award), Cathay Bank (Corporate Philanthropy Award), the Kaiser Permanente Asian Pacific American Network (Spirit of Giving Award), the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Community Philanthropy Award) and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (Diversity in Philanthropy Award).
March 4, 2010 L.A.'s Bright, Young Asian Pacific Leaders Honored For Their Philanthropy The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP-LA) were joined by 200 philanthropists, community sponsors, and young civic leaders to celebrate their 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Reception. A total of four awards were presented to honor young individuals and organizations for their exceptional volunteerism, philanthropic efforts, and leadership. APCF’s Board of Directors & Friends Giving Circle also presented a $5,000 Environmental Impact Grant Award to Khmer Girls in Action for their outreach and education program to expand the understanding of environmental justice that links environmental indicators to poor health outcomes in urban areas. March 3, 2010 L.A.'s Bright, Young Asian Pacific Leaders Take the Spotlight In partnership with Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Los Angeles (AAPIP-LA), the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is commending young community leaders and organizations serving the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community through their outstanding leadership, philanthropic efforts and volunteerism. Honorees are being acknowledged at the 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Reception held at the Elevate Lounge in downtown Los Angeles. Tonight’s event host is Leonardo Nam, a creative Asian Pacific stage and screen actor featured in such films as Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. February 1, 2010 Announcing the Honorees of the 2010 Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy-Los Angeles (AAPIP-LA) will be recognizing a young generation of community leaders at the 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Reception on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Elevate Lounge, in 811 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Floor in Los Angeles. Young leaders and organizations that are making a difference in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community will be recognized for their volunteer philanthropy efforts and leadership. Honorees include the following: Project by Project, Southern California Chapter; USC Troy Philippines; Bryant Yang, President, OCA-GLA; and Michelle Chen, Referrals Director, Asian Pacific American Health Care at UCLA. December 17, 2009 The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AA/PIP) is seeking nominations for young individuals and organizations that have exemplified outstanding support for the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community through their leadership and philanthropic efforts. Awards will be given to individuals and organizations that have stood out as strong and effective role models in philanthropy through raising funds, generating resources, directing these resources to the API community and leading others to do the same. Nominations for individuals and organizations will be accepted until January 25, 2010. November 24, 2009 Asian Pacific Community Funds Honors Assemblymember Mike Eng with Its Annual “Visionary Award” On July 23, 2009, the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will present California State Assemblymember Mike Eng with its “Visionary Award” at its annual fundraising gala for his substantial leadership in philanthropy for the advancement of Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) throughout Los Angeles. Assemblymember Eng has been instrumental in APCF’s efforts to gain access to and raise additional funding through workplace giving programs beginning with the City of Monterey Park, where Eng formerly served on the City Council. Eng has pledged his support to APCF’s outreach work in the seven cities throughout his assembly district and continues to be a prominent advocate for APCF throughout the state of California. July 24, 2009 Asian Pacific Community Fund Awards Over $150,000 in Funding to Community Programs The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) awarded over $150,000 in funding to community programs Thursday, July 23rd at the 3rd Annual “Giving For All Seasons” Fundraising Gala, presented by Southern California Edison. APCF honored Assemblymember Mike Eng with the 2009 “Visionary Award” for his efforts and commitment to community and legislative outreach to API communities throughout the Greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley area, as well as throughout the State of California. The honorees also included the Edison Chinese Connection, an affinity group of Southern California Edison, for their considerable charitable work and influence benefiting APIs. July 21, 2009 Asian Pacific Community Fund Awards Over $150,000 in Funding to Community Programs The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will host its 3rd Annual Giving for All Seasons Fundraising Gala, presented by Southern California Edison on July 23, 2009. This year’s honorees include Assemblymember Mike Eng (APCF Visionary Award) and the Edison Chinese Connection (Spirit of Giving Award), an affinity group of Southern California Edison. In addition, more than $150,000 will be distributed among APCF’s 29 affiliate agencies that provide basic health and human services to Asian-Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities throughout Los Angeles County. A silent auction will also be held to help raise additional funds for the work of APCF. David Ono, ABC7 News Anchor, will return as this year’s Master of Ceremonies. July 18, 2009 Asian Pacific Community Fund Honors Edisons Chinese Connection with “Spirit of Giving Award” On July 23, 2009, the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will present the Edison Chinese Connection (ECC) with the “Spirit of Giving Award” for its leadership in philanthropy and charitable works benefiting the Asian Pacific Islanders (API) throughout Los Angeles. As an Affinity Group of Southern California Edison, ECC has been instrumental in APCF’s efforts to raise additional funding by promoting philanthropy in the workplace. ECC serves a vital role in assisting the Company in their corporate initiatives and outreach efforts by focusing on the professional development of APIs. The awards presentation will take place during APCF’s 3rd Annual “Giving for All Seasons” Fundraising Gala being held at the new Grammy Museum Terrace at LA Live in Los Angeles. April 14, 2009 Announcing the Honorees of the 2009 APCF Emerging Leaders in Philanthorophy Awards The 1st Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Recognition Awards will be held on April 28, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Elevate Lounge, 811 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Floor in Los Angeles. The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will be honoring the successes of young leaders and organizations making a difference in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community to encourage others to get involved in the API community. Honorees include the following: Asian Professional Exchange; Asian Pacific Health Corps at UCLA; Jennifer Lin, National Vice President, Project by Project; Scott Chan, Board Member, Japanese American Citizen's League - Pacific Southwest District; Joann Lee, Board Secretary, Korean Resource Center; and Kathy Khommarath, Board Member, National Asian Pacific Women's Forum – LA Chapter. April 28, 2009 March 30, 2009 Asian Pacific Community Fund Recognizes Emerging Leaders in Philanthorophy The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) will be recognizing a young generation of community leaders at the 1st Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Recognition Awards, an event that recognizes young leaders and high school, college and young professional organizations that are making a difference in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community through their leadership and volunteer service. At a time when the need for funding in our communities is as great as ever, this event addresses the importance of cultivating the next generation of philanthropists. Applications and nominations are being accepted until April 3, 2009. July 10, 2008 Asian Pacific Community Fund Grants Over $125,000 to Local Nonprofits |
