Our mission
Vision: To create this Nongovernment organization to support Asian Americans thrive in San Francisco through career fulfillment which shall foster better living conditions and a sense of wellbeing for themselves and their families.
Mission: To support Asian Americans in search of economic and social resources with job placement opportunities, job training, psychosocial support, scholarships, and legal counseling referrals.
Contributing to AAAAR
With your contributions we will be able to meet goals of operating the following programs:
- Provide support for housing. There are many identified at-risk groups in the Asian community that need urgent help including unhoused people, low and moderate-income families who are living in single-room occupancies, those facing an eviction crisis due to financial difficulties, and individuals who are struggling to meet basic necessities. We want them to know that they are not alone and that our organization plans to aid them through fundraising efforts that will improve their quality of life.
- Start a food bank serving exclusively Asian food. We want to help the struggling members of our community by supplying them with food that is essential to our culture and background.
- Set up social services and wraparound services. We want to focus on providing intake for individuals facing crisis situations. What that means is that we will essentially build a referral program through which members of the AAAAR can register for aid, at which point we will recommend them to our professional affiliates. Getting the necessary aid for individuals in crises can sometimes last as long as 2-3 months, which is way too long. We want to streamline the process so that AAAAR affiliates can help the Asian community with the urgency these matters deserve.
- Create a workforce development department. We will have training programs that provide the Asian community with the skills to complete tasks needed by employers. Essential skills like résumé writing will be focused on. We strive for increased motivation, greater job satisfaction, and improved morale in our working communities.
Your generous support will enable us, the Asian American Alliance Against Racism (AAAAR), to realize our vision of a more inclusive and equitable society.
Our Staff and Volunteers
Central to our mission is the belief in the strength of community service. We intend to actively engage with the Asian community, demonstrating that our collective efforts make us stronger. Embracing a shared pan-Asian identity, we aim to solidify our
identity as Asian Americans, reinforcing the value and contributions of every individual within our diverse community.
The Asian American Alliance Against Racism is an organization that was founded to support Asian Americans. We are dedicated to addressing the issue of discrimination and racism by fostering unity and empowering the AAPI community. Our purpose is to promote a society where all individuals are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Ways to Help
Volunteer your time: Non-profit organizations always need volunteers to help with their programs and events. Consider volunteering your time to help with things like organizing events, fundraising, administrative work, or serving as a mentor.
Donate: Non-profit organizations rely on donations to support their work. Consider making a donation to an Asian community non-profit organization that is doing work you support.
Spread awareness: One of the most important ways you can help Asian community non-profit organizations is by spreading awareness about their work. Share their mission and programs on your social media platforms, and encourage others to get involved as well.
Attend events: Many non-profit organizations host events to raise awareness and funds for their work. Attend these events and invite your friends and family to come along too.
Offer your skills: Non-profit organizations often need help with things like web design, marketing, accounting, or legal work. If you have skills in any of these areas, consider offering your services to a local Asian community non-profit organization.
Support Asian-owned businesses: Another way to support the Asian community is to patronize Asian-owned businesses in your area. By supporting these businesses, you are helping to create economic opportunities for the Asian community.
Educate yourself: Learn more about the challenges facing the Asian community and the history of Asian discrimination and oppression. By educating yourself, you can become a better ally and advocate for the Asian community.
