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

Asian Pacific Community Fund & Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
Seek Nominations to Recognize Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy

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

Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awarded For Their Service

150 philanthropists, community sponsors, and young civic leaders joined the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) to celebrate its 1st Annual Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Recognition Awards Reception on April 28, 2009 at Elevate Lounge, Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant in Los Angeles. APCF presented $15,000 in grant awards focused on developing Asian Pacific Islander youth leaders in the community as well as the political arena. This first annual awards reception reached out to the next generation of philanthropists and sought to cultivate leaders serving the Asian Pacific Islander community. A total of six awards in three categories were presented to honor young people and organizations.

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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 Held 2nd Annual "Giving for All Seasons" Fundraising Gala & Distributed $190,000 in Grant Awards

Over 250 philanthropists, community supporters and civic leaders joined the Asian Pacific Community Fund to celebrate its 2nd Annual “Giving for All Seasons” Fundraising Gala on July 9th, 2008 at California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles. APCF made $190,000 in grant awards to its 29 Affiliate Agencies serving over 200,000 clients annually, of which over 80% are low-income. Speakers and attendees included John Chiang, California State Controller, Judy Chu, Chair of the State Board of Equalization, Mike Eng, State Assembly Member for the 49th District, Jan Perry, Los Angeles City Councilwoman and many others. ABC7 News Anchor David Ono served as Masters of Ceremonies.


March 14, 2008

Asian Pacific Community Fund and Vincent Huang Announce Second Round of Grant Awards from the VHA Donor Advised Fund

The Asian Pacific Community Fund and Vincent Huang & Associates, Inc. hosted a news conference today to announce the second round of grant awards from the VHA Donor Advised Fund held at APCF. Grants totaling $40,000 will be made available to APCF member agencies through an application process in April. Vincent Huang of Vincent Huang & Associates, Inc., a successful entrepreneur and businessman, made a $100,000 donation to APCF to set up the VHA Donor Advised Fund in late 2006. Huang will also implement workplace giving later this year to allow his employees to support the community through donations to APCF. Huang, when asked why he made the donation said, “It’s always been on my heart to help others.”

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June 28, 2007

Asian Pacific Community Fund Grants Over $125,000 to Local Nonprofits

The Asian Pacific Community Fund is granting $126,886 to its 28 member agencies. In addition, APCF will be announcing three new grant opportunities totaling $55,000 to its member agencies through a donor advised fund. APCF was created as a vehicle through which individuals working in government or large companies could “give at the office” and earmark their donations to support Asian Pacific Islanders in need. As founding board member Bill Watanabe recalls, “Asian American employees were being asked to donate to causes that didn’t really address our communities’ needs. We felt the time had come to create a community-based fund through which Asian Pacific Islanders could give back directly to their own communities.”


December 15, 2005

Asian Pacific Community Fund Grants $135,000 to Local Nonprofits

With the emotion of someone who has just won the lottery, Chancee Martorell, Executive Director of the Thai Community Development Center, walked to the front of the room to accept her check for $14,735, her face beaming. She turned to address the group, “We are so grateful to the Asian Pacific Community Fund for raising money on behalf of the Thai community. Without the Fund, our staff would not be able to work as efficiently to do our jobs and serve our community. Thank you, APCF!”


October 26, 2004

Asian Pacific Community Fund Makes Over $116,000 in Local Grants

Since 1993, APCF has distributed over $825,000 in funds raised through our workplace giving campaigns. APCF was created to address resource inequities disproportionately affecting the Asian Pacific Islander community through resource development, with a special focus on workplace giving campaigns. Founding board member Bill Watanabe remembers why the Fund was created: “In the mid- to late-80s, Asian Pacific Islander community-based organizations were excluded from participating in workplace giving campaigns, even though a lot of APIs were employed where these campaigns were being conducted. We needed to create a vehicle through which APIs could give back to our own communities in need.”