Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)

We're just a couple weeks away from ? GIVING TUESDAY ? Did you know you could make your gift starting now? We hope you will consider AALEAD as you think about where to direct your donations this year, but if you're already sure, then be sure to head to our campaign page at buff.ly/40EziDe to give TODAY!

AALEAD is hosting its fourth annual Mental Health Education Series in partnership with Asian American Health Initiative & Primary Care Coalition! This year’s theme “Embracing Our Minds” aims to recognize these struggles, reassure you that things will be okay, and find ways to embrace one’s mind to take care of yourself. To register, go to: buff.ly/4fNSOl2

Please join us for our Annual DC AAPI Coalition Holiday Toy Drive celebrating our 19th year of this tradition with as many DC Asian Pacific American and Asian American Pacific Islander organizations in the DMV! To learn more about the event, check out the event webpage found at: buff.ly/3TAxFlN!

It's not too late to sign up!! If you're interested in joining in discussion about how Asian American students are served by MCPS and ways in which we can improve their experiences, then be sure to learn more and sign up at: buff.ly/40Byn6f

AALEAD is hosting its fourth annual Mental Health Education Series in partnership with Asian American Health Initiative & Primary Care Coalition! This year’s theme “Embracing Our Minds” aims to recognize these struggles, reassure you that things will be okay, and find ways to embrace one’s mind to take care of yourself. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/erCmTB2h

YOU can make a direct impact on AAPI youth! ? As we get closer to Giving Tuesday, we hope you will consider AALEAD as part of your giving plan! To learn more about us, be sure to check out our website, and you can make a donation as early as TODAY on our campaign page at: https://buff.ly/40EziDe

Live in Montgomery County? On Sunday, Nov. 17th 1-3p, Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) and Montgomery County Progressive Asian American Network (MoCoPAAN) will host an in-person event - "How was School?" Supporting Asian American Students in MCPS at the Rockville Library. The goal of this event is to hear from you and other residents about how Asian American students are served by MCPS and ways in which we can improve their experiences. We will also introduce some potential paths forward to incorporate more Ethnic Studies and Asian American Studies into the current curriculum. This event is FREE and open to all, so please invite others! RSVP HERE:https://buff.ly/40Byn6f

Are you a Federal employee or retiree? During this giving season, we hope you will consider partnering with us through the Combined Federal Campaign using CFC #88412. One of the great benefits of the CFC is that you can give through payroll deduction or through your retiree annuity, giving a little each pay period, which means you'd be able to support our mission all year long!

? GIVING TUESDAY IS COMING UP! ? As we kick off this season, we're excited to invite you to partner with us as we continue to empower AAPI youth! As you consider how you'd like to direct your giving, we hope you'll follow along with us to learn more about AALEAD ????

? SAVE THE DATE ? We have secured our date and location for our Annual Dinner! Make sure to save the date for April 30, 2025, and get excited for a night of fun, celebration, and delicious food. Stay tuned for more information!