The Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation

? Relive this unforgettable night with us -- Alongside 550 of our closest friends and partners, we cemented the foundation to ensure that the AAPI community in Massachusetts will have the resources and connections we need for generations to come. ?? A big thank you to our incredible individual and institutional supporters for making the #ACFGala2024 possible and for your longstanding support of AAPI and immigrant communities. We're honored to partner with you in this vital effort to advance AAPI leadership, visibility, and narrative change. ?? Gifts are still coming in, and we invite you to join us in growing and sustaining this permanent platform for AAPI philanthropy. Please consider making a contribution to the Asian Community Fund here: https://lnkd.in/eMcr7Cd2. ?? Shoutout to our friends at Opalite Media for your partnership on this stunning event highlight reel.?

?? Celebrate the holidays with ABEC by coming to our 2nd Annual #ShopAAPI Holiday on December 11! ?? Event Highlights: ?? 4:30 PM: Kick off with an AAPI Intergenerational Panel featuring three AAPI business owners sharing how values and approaches to business have evolved. ??? 5:00-7:30 PM: Explore the Holiday Night Market with over 35 AAPI vendors and a delicious pop-up food court! ?? ?Don’t miss this celebration of AAPI businesses, culture, and community. Thank you to our incredible sponsors and event partners for making this #ShopAAPI Holiday possible.?RSVP Today: https://buff.ly/3Ok9ip6 Comcast | State Street | Eastern Bank | Boston Common AM | HarborOne Bank | Massachusetts Business Roundtable | John Hancock Investment Management | Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts | The Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation | The Boston Foundation | ACE NextGen | AAAIM | Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association

?Feeling grateful for last week’s 2nd Annual AAPI Arts & Culture Summit.? ?????We wanted to give a special shoutout to our event partners, committee members, and artists that all played an important role in empowering all of us. Thank you to our partners – the City of Boston, the Barr Foundation, and Mass Cultural Council – for your collaboration and support. Commitee & Artists: Anna Yu, Bora Chiemruom, Connie Chin, Cynthia Woo, Dpict, Gabrielle N., Jay Wong, Karthik Subramanian, Katelyn Lipton, mica rose, Ming Min Hui, Ngoc-Tran Vu, MA, Pallavi Nagesha, Pradeep Shukla, San San Wong, Susan C. ???? For event photos by Lee-Daniel Tran, please visit https://buff.ly/4fvvoBd

?? We had our 2nd Annual AAPI Arts & Culture Summit last Friday – and it was a time! ?? Over 150 individuals in the arts & culture sector from across Massachusetts gathered at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for a day of convening, engaging in powerful discussion surrounding narrative change, advocacy & funding, and asset mapping and collaborating in group activities to uplift the AAPI the arts & culture landscape. ???? Thank you for our wonderful speakers, facilitators, artists, and partners throughout the day! ?? Extra shoutout to our wonderful photographer, Lee-Daniel Tran! For the full photo album from the event, please visit https://buff.ly/4fvvoBd

?? Get ready for the 2nd annual AAPI Arts & Culture Summit this Friday, November 15 from 10AM - 2PM! ? We’re thrilled to showcase an incredible lineup of speakers, artists, and our dedicated steering committee who are bringing their passion and talent to this special event. We look forward to a day of uplifting AAPI voices, advancing narrative change, and promoting meaningful collaboration with our community.

? 3 days left to apply for AAPIC’s Small Grants Program! If your organization works directly with AAPI refugees in Massachusetts, don’t miss this chance to apply for a $5,000 grant! AAPI refugees arrive in Massachusetts with dreams of a safe, supportive, and inclusive community. But adjusting to a new life brings unique challenges. With support, organizations can provide housing, job training, language classes, and mental health services—all vital for helping refugees thrive. Let us help you help them! Remember, groups with limited funding or experience with grants are especially encouraged to apply. Fill out the application form at bit.ly/aapic-grants2024 by November 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM. #AAPI? #Grants? #Funding? #Refugees? #Massachusetts

??? ? Today is Election Day ??? ?Here are some key takeaways from the bi-annual Asian American Voter Survey (the longest running survey of Asian American voters) conducted by Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), AAPI Data, and AARP. ? In the past 20 years, the AAPI community has been the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States which has resulted in increased voter turnout in both the 2018 and 2020 elections. ?? The data shows the key issues and policies the general AAPI community wants to focus on. Today is the day to cast your vote and ensure your voice is heard. Polls across the state will be open until 8PM tonight. To find out when, where, and how to vote, please visit: https://buff.ly/4f7jk8M

?? "Establishing the AAPI Arts and Culture Collaborative marks a significant milestone in ACF’s efforts to ensure that the contributions and needs of AAPI artists and cultural leaders are recognized and supported statewide. With the collaboration from our partners and the leadership of the Steering Committee, we are building a stronger, more resilient arts and culture ecosystem that centers AAPI voices." - Jobelle Mesa, Program and Development Manager at ACF ??? To learn more about the AAPI Arts and Culture Collaborative and register for our Second Annual Summit on November 15th, please visit: https://buff.ly/4ftOxms

??? During this Festival of Lights, we’re proud to join today’s vibrant Diwali festivities at the State House. Celebrated by over a billion people globally, Diwali is a powerful testament of hope rising over adversity, and the strength and resilience of our community. ? ?? Gratitude to the Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission - especially Rakashi Chand, Meena Bharath, Saatvik Ahluwalia, Yasmin P. and the Commission's staff - for your leadership in hosting this important gathering. And a big thank you to Lt Governor Kim Driscoll, State Representative Tackey Chan and the whole House Asian Caucus for your steadfast partnership and support. ? May this message of unity and hope reverberate and bring light across our region in the year ahead. #HappyDiwali

?? Earlier this month, The Boston Foundation's President and CEO M. Lee Pelton joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan on Boston Public Radio. As part of his conversation, Lee highlighted the Asian Community Fund’s impact, our executive director Danielle Kim, and the tremendous momentum for our Inaugural Gala. ?? Tune in and listen at 1:31 to learn more about the work ACF is doing to support the Commonwealth’s AAPI community! https://buff.ly/3BXRiOv