Come together at the ESGVJCC from 12pm to 6pm to embrace the autumn spirit and celebrate Japanese American culture! There will be lots of yummy food, cultural performances, unique vendors, and plenty of games and entertainment for kids!

The Health Access Program (HAP) at AJSOCAL offers free and confidential assistance to help you apply for health coverage and understand how to use it. Whether you are ready to enroll, have questions about the U.S. health care system, want to learn how the health coverage enrollment process works, or want to know what health coverage you may qualify for based on your income and immigration status, our Certified Enrollment Counselor is here to support you. 

Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is needed. If you are unable to visit in person, please call us at (888) 349-9695 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), or email or text us at health@ajsocal.org at any time. 

If you are able to, please bring proof of identification (such as a driver’s license), proof of income (such as a pay stub), and proof of citizenship or immigration status so we can best assist you.  

AJSOCAL will host a FREE Citizenship Clinic on Saturday, October 17, at the Alhambra Library, offering assistance with N-400 naturalization applications, fee waiver applications, confidential consultations with an immigration attorney, and citizenship test study materials. 

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), eligible applicants at this clinic will have their application fees sponsored. 

Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 10 AM–3 PM

Location: Alhambra Library – 101 S First St, Alhambra, CA 91801

Appointments are required. Please call the AJSOCAL Helplines to schedule an appointment, or visit ajsocal.org/citizenship for more information.

Join Center for the Pacific Asian Family this October for A Festival of Care and Connection, a community fundraiser to raise awareness about domestic violence, support survivors, and strengthen families through prevention and wellness.

This welcoming gathering will bring together 150 community members for a day of meaningful connection, education, and empowerment. Rooted in a trauma-informed approach, the festival features engaging, accessible activities designed to bring people together. Guests will have opportunities to connect with fellow supporters, CPAF staff, and sponsors while learning more about CPAF's work and the impact of their support. 

Each admission ticket includes a meal from the beloved Kogi BBQ food truck, known for its iconic Korean-Mexican fusion tacos, making this fundraiser even more flavorful and fun.

Participants can explore activity booths, connect with community members, learn about CPAF's programs, and take part in hands-on experiences throughout the day. Sponsors and group volunteers will help bring the festival to life through interactive activities that encourage connection and community engagement. Sponsorship opportunities are available for those seeking meaningful community visibility and employee engagement through volunteer-led activity booths and event participation. 

Through interactive opportunities and shared moments of joy, the festival invites everyone to be both a participant and a contributor. Together, we can support survivors, uplift families, and build communities free from violence. 

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm at New Life Community Church in Artesia, California. In addition to helping choose the Best Adobo in Southern California (or entering your own dish in the competition), this outdoor event will feature music, performances, and small business vendors selling Filipino drinks and desserts! And just like our past events, this will be one big Filipino party as we also celebrate Filipino American History Month!

Some of our major highlights this year include:

• Participating in the Tanggol Migrante Movement to:

• Supporting migrant and immigrant families whose loved ones are in detention with various services, leadership training, and social support

• Organize a group of labor trafficking survivors in Lancaster which ultimately led to the shutdown of the agency in the Philippines who trafficked them

• Having 15 high school and college students complete our summer youth program focused on social justice, leadership development, and empowerment

• Being part of the Justice for Filipino Caregivers campaign and the California Domestic Workers Coalition to conduct outreach, education, and ongoing leadership development

• Serving 100 families each month through our monthly food distribution in Long Beach

• Assisting low-income Filipino workers by providing crucial services and support, including filing over $250,000 in wage claims with the Labor Commissioner's Office

• Advocacy for a variety of initiatives at the city, county, and state level:

• Citywide funding for legal services for immigrants through the Long Beach Justice Fund Coalition

• Fighting for housing protections and other key programs for immigrant and working class communities in LA County through the Immigrants Are (IRLA) LA Coalition

• Statewide advocacy that secured $30 million in renewed funding for the Stop the Hate program

• Joined the California Coalition for Worker Power in Sacramento to advocate for and win $30 million in statewide funding to invest more resources in worker outreach programs

It would be an honor to have you or your organization to attend, compete, and/or sponsor our upcoming celebration. More information on https://www.filipinomigrantcenter.org/adobo, in the flyer attached, or reach out to me.

The Health Access Program (HAP) at AJSOCAL offers free and confidential assistance to help you apply for health coverage and understand how to use it. Whether you are ready to enroll, have questions about the U.S. health care system, want to learn how the health coverage enrollment process works, or want to know what health coverage you may qualify for based on your income and immigration status, our Certified Enrollment Counselor is here to support you. 

Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is needed. If you are unable to visit in person, please call us at (888) 349-9695 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), or email or text us at health@ajsocal.org at any time. 

If you are able to, please bring proof of identification (such as a driver’s license), proof of income (such as a pay stub), and proof of citizenship or immigration status so we can best assist you.  

What happens when cultures connect in ways we don’t expect?

On October 20, Creative Class Collective invites you to an intimate new edition of Unexpected Connections, our ongoing initiative exploring how culture moves, mixes, and reshapes itself in unexpected ways. This edition draws on Intertrend Communications' Culture as Capital research on the growing influence of AAPI culture in the U.S.

While many expected Asian culture to rank high on cultural influence in general, one finding stopped us in our tracks: some respondents outside Asian communities expressed an even stronger affinity for Asian culture than Asian respondents themselves. It made us wonder how culture really travels. How does something rooted in one community find meaning in another? And what happens when influence becomes something shared, reinterpreted and made new?

As the year comes to a close, it can be tempting to rush toward new goals without making space to understand what the past year has taught us. In this practical, reflective session, participants will experience journaling as a leadership tool: a way to slow down, notice patterns, reconnect with what matters, and make more intentional choices about what comes next.

Through guided prompts and simple reflection practices, participants will explore what they want to carry forward, what they are ready to release, and how to turn insight into a meaningful intention for the year ahead. No previous journaling experience is needed; participants are simply encouraged to bring a notebook or something to write with.

Each year Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) hosts our anniversary dinner, a signature event that benefits AJSOCAL through the generous support of individuals, companies, and foundations. 

The gala celebrates AJSOCAL’s accomplishments throughout the year and highlights our programs and services. Additionally, we honor those who have made a significant impact on the community. The event includes elected officials, community partners, members of the Asian American bar associations and leaders from the arts, culture, and media as well as corporate, legal, and nonprofit sectors. It has become one of the most anticipated fundraising events in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. 

AJSOCAL welcomes our new CEO, Dahni Tsuboi, and this year’s gala theme, United in Action: Charging Forward.

The Health Access Program (HAP) at AJSOCAL offers free and confidential assistance to help you apply for health coverage and understand how to use it. Whether you are ready to enroll, have questions about the U.S. health care system, want to learn how the health coverage enrollment process works, or want to know what health coverage you may qualify for based on your income and immigration status, our Certified Enrollment Counselor is here to support you. 

Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is needed. If you are unable to visit in person, please call us at (888) 349-9695 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), or email or text us at health@ajsocal.org at any time. 

If you are able to, please bring proof of identification (such as a driver’s license), proof of income (such as a pay stub), and proof of citizenship or immigration status so we can best assist you.  

The Health Access Program (HAP) at AJSOCAL offers free and confidential assistance to help you apply for health coverage and understand how to use it. Whether you are ready to enroll, have questions about the U.S. health care system, want to learn how the health coverage enrollment process works, or want to know what health coverage you may qualify for based on your income and immigration status, our Certified Enrollment Counselor is here to support you. 

Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is needed. If you are unable to visit in person, please call us at (888) 349-9695 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), or email or text us at health@ajsocal.org at any time. 

If you are able to, please bring proof of identification (such as a driver’s license), proof of income (such as a pay stub), and proof of citizenship or immigration status so we can best assist you.  

On November 4, 2026, Kizuna is honored to once again partner with Andy Nakano and his team of celebrated Los Angeles executive chefs for an extraordinary evening of culinary excellence in support of Kizuna. The chefs will be announced soon, so stay tuned for the delicious details to come.

Join us for an exclusive evening of exceptional cuisine, community, and connection: all in support of Kizuna.

Join innovators, changemakers, and artists for an unforgettable evening of exceptional networking, inspiring speakers, spectacular performances, and a stunning fashion runway right in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Dragon Hearts is honored to welcome influential leaders Dion Lim, Deb Liu, and Ha Nguyen as featured speakers, alongside inspiring Dragon Hearts student performances and stunning fashion presentations by Meehee Hanbok, Tommy Le Couture, and VIKTORYA Minaudière—each making its Bay Area debut with an exclusive showcase celebrating heritage and artistic innovation.

Guests will also enjoy exceptional networking, cocktails and drinks, and an Asian-inspired buffet prepared by Chef Andy Chiang, owner of Yakiniku Shodai in San Francisco and former team lead at Taipei’s Da-Wan Yakiniku when it became the world’s first Michelin-starred yakiniku restaurant.

At the heart of the evening and the Dragon Hearts Foundation’s mission is a shared belief: collective influence can create opportunities for the next generation. We can’t wait to bring together an incredible community of changemakers for a meaningful evening of connection and inspiration.

AJSOCAL is hosting a Legal Clinic at the Family Preparedness Workshop & Resource Fair on November 14, 2026, in Fullerton. 

Get legal help with: 

Citizenship & naturalization 
Housing & tenant rights 
Family preparedness & caregiver authorization 
Family law, elder abuse & domestic violence 
Medi-Cal & Covered CA enrollment assistance 
Workers’ rights 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. RSVP is required. 

As we head into the Thanksgiving season, join APIFM for the API Forward Movement (APIFM) Friendsgiving “FUN”draiser Run/Walk!

This year, they’re bringing our community together to celebrate another year of collective impact, movement, and connection. Whether you’re running, walking, cheering on friends, or simply showing up to support the cause, this event is an opportunity to get active, enjoy nature, and invest in healthier and more vibrant communities.

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Race Start Time: 8:00AM
Bib pick up: 7:00AM – 7:55AM
Address: Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot
750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Race Registration: $40 for all distances (optional $10 more for a special race day shirt)

In partnership with: A Better World Running

Click the button below to register!