Lavender Phoenix (Formerly APIENC)

The Little Manila Foundation advocates for the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site in Stockton, California and provides education and leadership to revitalize our Filipina/o American community. AREAS OF FOCUS Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism | Health & Well Being | Youth Development | +2 more SERVING POPULATIONS Cambodian | Chinese | East Asian | +7 more

To provide cultural experiences for the Japanese-American community of the San Fernando Valley and the surrounding area. 2. To provide educational opportunities about Japanese culture to all residents of the San Fernando Valley. 3. To provide informational and referral services to Japanese-American residents of the San Fernando Valley. 4. To provide assistance to low income senior citizens and children in the SanFernando Valley without regard to race, creed, or national origin. AREAS OF FOCUS Health & Well Being | Arts & Culture SERVING POPULATIONS Japanese | Chinese | East Asian | +8 more

CERI cultivates the healing, advocacy, and empowerment of refugee and immigrant communities affected by war, torture, genocide, and other life-altering traumas, weaving together their intergenerational resilience into a holistic model of community mental health care. AREAS OF FOCUS Health & Well Being | Immigration | Other | +8 more SERVING POPULATIONS Burmese | Cambodian | Chinese | +8 more

Leadership, Education, Activism and Dialogue (LEAD) Filipino is a nonprofit organization that operates out of San José, San Antonio and Las Vegas. Since 2015, we have organized at the intersection of civic innovation, culturally responsive education, grassroots leadership development and local economic development efforts. Rooted in our mission to increase the representation of FilAms in public leadership, we create an environment for our members to engage in community-based campaigns, local cultural and educational programming, and statewide civil and human rights efforts. From curating Filipino cultural events and programs in San Jose to forming strong partnerships across California, we advance issues of civil rights, social justice and economic empowerment for FilAm communities. Through our involvement with the Filipinx Igniting Engagement for Reimagining Collective Empowerment (FIERCE) Coalition, we cultivate statewide frameworks for FilAm communities to engage in social issues around ethnic studies, housing and affordability, mental and behavioral health, and public safety. Each year, we serve thousands of community members locally, regionally and statewide. AREAS OF FOCUS Civic Engagement | Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism | Health & Well Being | +6 more SERVING POPULATIONS Filipino | Southeast Asian

By bringing together a broad range of Little Tokyo stakeholders to speak with one voice, the Little Tokyo Community Council protects, preserves, and promotes the character and values of our historic community. AREAS OF FOCUS Arts & Culture | Labor and Workforce Development | Civic Engagement | +2 more SERVING POPULATIONS Chinese | Filipino | Native Hawaiian | +4 more

The mission of the Little Tokyo Historical Society is to honor, preserve, and share the unique history and culture of Little Tokyo; LTHS works with people and organizations who want to be an active part in the continuing efforts in LT to promote justice, AREAS OF FOCUS Arts & Culture SERVING POPULATIONS Chinese | Filipino | Native Hawaiian | +2 more

Makoto Taiko strives to connect and empower people of all backgrounds by advancing the practice of taiko with intention and sincerity. Makoto Taiko’s mission underscores the organization’s commitment to inclusivity, cultural exchange, and the transformative power of music. By promoting the practice of taiko drumming, Makoto Taiko aims to build bridges between cultures, encourage personal growth, and enhance community cohesion. Makoto Taiko shares the spirit of Japanese taiko drumming through performances, classes, and other charitable educational activities. AREAS OF FOCUS Arts & Culture | Youth Development | Health & Well Being SERVING POPULATIONS Chinese | East Asian | Filipino | +7 more

AAIRE’s mission is to establish a research institute fostering the cultivation and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative data regarding Asian Americans, while creating awareness about issues affecting Asian Americans and unifying people of different backgrounds to work together to create positive change. AREAS OF FOCUS Anti-Hate & Anti-Racism | Arts & Culture | Research & Analysis | +2 more SERVING POPULATIONS Bangladeshi | Bhutanese | Burmese | +28 more