AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

Yesterday, our Health Center and Advocacy Team, alongside our CEO Sarita Kohli and other health leaders, participated in a press conference in Santa Clara County hosted by Community Health Partnership. The event highlighted the importance of community members to continue to seek healthcare at our community centers and enroll in programs like Medi-Cal, despite any fear they may feel based on the recent elections. Together, we remain dedicated to ensuring access to healthcare services for all, no matter the challenges our communities face. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in advocating for health equity and ensuring our communities feel safe seeking the care they deserve. ?? To watch the full press conference, please visit https://lnkd.in/gGwRER5M. For more information about AACI's services, visit www.aaci.org.

Thanks to Gilbane for their incredible generosity and unwavering support! This week, Gilbane presented a $10,000 check to AACI’s President and CEO, a gift pledged during our special 50th Anniversary Better Together Gala 2024. This generous donation was raised during the Gilbane Cares 2024 Charity Golf Tournament, with AACI chosen as the beneficiary. Following the check presentation, Gilbane toured AACI’s Moorpark facilities and saw firsthand the impact of their support on our programs and services. ?? Our partnership with Gilbane began a year ago when their AAPI ERG joined our Holiday Drive to create inspiring wish cards for our youth clients. Since then, Gilbane has supported our Back-to-School Drive and therapy kit-making activities, helping uplift vulnerable community members, especially the youth. We are so grateful for Gilbane’s commitment to making a difference and are excited about what the future holds as we work together to serve those most in need. ?? Want to learn more about AACI and how your company can get involved? Visit https://lnkd.in/g_dUkr8j to find out how you can make a difference! #aaci #thankyou #gilbane

You helped change Ja'nai and her son's lives. Now you can help another! ?? ? Before coming to AACI, Ja’nai struggled to make ends meet and battled depression as a single mother. ?Left with no other options, she turned to the County’s CalWORKs program for financial assistance and AACI Behavioral Health for mental health counseling. Through our holistic care approach, Ja’nai and her son were also able to receive dental care at AACI Family Dentistry. With both her mental and physical health being cared for at AACI, Ja’nai began to finally feel a sense of security and stability! ??? Thanks to YOU, Ja’nai and her son were able to receive the care that they needed from AACI to regain their sense of well-being, strength, and stability. YOU can help more individuals like them smile brighter today! Ja’nai’s struggles are not unique. There are countless families who face overwhelming challenges every day and they, too, need someone to listen to, guide, and offer them the care they so desperately deserve.? ? ?? An anonymous friend of AACI has agreed to match all donations up to $25,000 by December 31st! ?? Will you donate today to help another individual smile brighter? ? ? To learn more about our Your Helping Hand campaign or Ja’nai’s story, please visit www.aaci.org/helpinghand? ? #aaci #yourhelpinghand #yhh2024 #fundraising #yearendappeal #donate #clientsuccessstory

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance that honors and highlights the memories of those who have lost their lives because of anti-transgender violence and hate. In 1998, Rita Hester, a transgender woman, was murdered as a result of a violent hate act against the transgender community. A transgender advocate, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, recognized that the media rarely covers transgender losses due to violence and hate and saw a need to raise awareness around the topic, leading to the creation of Transgender Day of Remembrance in 1999. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a reminder of how essential it is to support and celebrate the lives of transgender people in our communities. AACI opens its doors to everyone, and we are constantly working to improve our primary care, behavioral health, and wellness services for members of the LGBTQ+ community. ?? For more information about AACI’s services, please visit www.aaci.org. #aaci #transgenderdayofremembrance #TDOR

Join our Online Support Group for Domestic Violence Survivors! ?? Are you seeking a safe and confidential space to share your feelings? Do you wish to connect with others who understand and support you? We are launching an online support group to provide warm support and companionship for Mandarin-speaking women affected by domestic violence. No matter where you are, this group will be a safe haven to help you regain strength and embark on a journey of healing. This group is organized by AACI, a nonprofit organization, and we look forward to walking alongside you toward a brighter future! 邀请您参加【家庭暴力幸存者线上互助小组】! ?? 您是否渴望一个安全、保密的空间来倾诉心声？您是否希望找到理解您、支持您的伙伴？ 我们即将启动线上支持小组，为受家庭暴力影响的华人女性提供温暖的支持与陪伴。 无论您身在何处，这里将是帮助您重拾力量、走向治愈之路的避风港。 本小组由公益组织AACI发起，期待与您共同迈向更光明的未来！ #aaci #awh #asianwomenshome #supportgroup #mandarin

AACI is thrilled to be selected as one of Bank of America's #NeighborhoodBuilders grantees this year. These funds will be supporting AACI Asian Women’s Home, emergency shelter and housing for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. As well as access to a year-long Neighborhood Builders Leadership Program. Thank you to amazing partners like Raquel González, Nancy Lau and Linda Lentz for championing our work and to our fabulous Board Chair, Arturo Cazares for representing AACI at the award event. ?? Did you know that many survivors face homelessness when they flee abusive homes? In Santa Clara County a staggering 41% of women with children experiencing homelessness report violence as being the primary cause, while 39% return to an unsafe home because they have nowhere else to go. Last year our shelter fielded over 3,500 calls through our 24-hour emergency hotline and provided nearly 3,000 nights of safe housing through our shelter and via vetted hoteling partners. These funds will allow us to meet the growing needs in our county. We are grateful to Bank of America for supporting survivors - THANK YOU! ?? #aaci #bofa #bankofamerica #grant #thankyou

988 is the phone number for the Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This lifeline gives you free emotional support when you need help. ? ?? 988 is for everyone. ??? ? Reaching out to 988 connects you to a trained ? counselor who is here for you, no matter what you are going through. ? If you are thinking about suicide or just feel overwhelmed, ? reach out to 988 by call, text, or chat: ? ?? Call 988.? ?? Text 988. Texting is only in English and Spanish.? ??? Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat? ? #countyofsantaclara #behavioralhealth #bh #countyofsantaclarabehavioralhealth #behavioralhealthservices

We're making our list and checking it twice! ?? We added 150 more names for a total of 950 KIDS this year! ?? AACI is collecting gift cards and cash donations through December 15, 2024, to provide holiday gifts to children of our most marginalized clients, including children of refugees and survivors of domestic violence. Every $25 will provide a child with a gift card to purchase the gift of their choice this holiday season! ?? You can help guarantee that every child receives a gift this holiday season. Your gift enables the families we serve to feel the magic of the holidays with their little ones amidst these difficult times. ?? Consider supporting ONE child this holiday season for just $25! Or help us spread the word! To learn more, please visit www.aaci.org/helpinghand. #aaci #holidaydrive #holidaygiftcarddrive #holiday #donate #giftcards

Ready to improve your smile? ?? Dental services are now available at AACI Family Dentistry!! ??? ? AACI Family Dentistry provides affordable, high quality, and culturally sensitive dental care for all ages. AACI’s multilingual care team provides comprehensive primary and preventive dental services to everyone who needs them. Patients with Medi-Cal Dental or self-paying patients are both accepted at AACI Family Dentistry. Sliding fee scales are also available for those who qualify.? ? ?? Location: 266 N Jackson Ave. Suite #1, San Jose, CA 95116? ?? Services: Preventive care cleanings, x-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures, crowns, gum treatments and more!? ? We are accepting new patients! ?? Please contact AACI Family Dentistry at (408) 272-1999 to schedule an appointment or visit www.aaci.org/dental for more information.? ? #aaci #aacifamilydentistry #familydentistry #dental

Today is Veteran's Day. In observance, AACI will be closed November 11th to honor and commemorate all military veterans who served in the U.S. armed forces. To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve, we thank you. ?? #aaci #veteransday