Asian American Student Association (Germantown)"The purpose of this club is to
educate and raise awareness
for Montgomery College
students about Asian culture,
as well as be a club that
serves Asian American
representation in the
Montgomery College,
Germantown campus. We
hope to fundraise and
donates towards Asian
charities." - AASA
Montgomery College Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander Heritage Committee"The MC Asia American and Native American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kick-off Festival Planning Committee is a college-wide committee comprised of faculty, staff and students whose purpose is to plan various activities at the college that bring awareness to the diversity and accomplishment of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander populations. The committee also informs on issues and opportunities, outside of the college, that are important to the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Every year, the committee provides the college community with opportunities to participate in cultural programming, to share knowledge, and to learn more about contributions of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander people." - AANAPI
Montgomery College World Languages Program"Learning a new language can open doors—to your next career, to a previously unknown part of your community, and to the world. Montgomery College’s world languages program gives students the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly globalized world. Language study not only develops your oral and written communication skills, it also offers opportunities to think critically and analyze cultural products and practices that might differ from your own. Our courses teach students linguistic and sociolinguistic skills that enable them to connect with different speakers, cultures, and communities, both locally and globally." - MC World Languages
AAPI in D.C."In partnership with the DC Historic Preservation Office and the DC Preservation League through funding from the National Park Service’s Underrepresented Communities Grant Fund, the 1882 Foundation has convened a team of trusted scholars and community leaders in local and national public history and cultural preservation. Together we embark on an 18-month process of research to prepare a report that will start to build a framework for identifying and evaluating the significance and integrity of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) historic resources in Washington, D.C., and in doing so, encourage the nomination of eligible sites to the National Register of Historic Places. Similar historic context statements in other regions of the country are contributing to expanding awareness and public recognition of AAPI experiences as an integral part of American history.
With this inaugural historic context statement, we are centering community engagement to help us collect stories, experiences, photos, and artifacts that illuminate the places and spaces of significance for D.C. Asian American historical experiences. This collection of community resources will be used to inform the report and resource survey on Asian American historical sites in the District of Columbia. For this first report, we have been directed to focus on Chinese American and Korean American history between the late 1800s through 1990. We hope that this work will stimulate additional studies that continue to document and account for the region’s diverse AAPI histories." - AAPIDC
Asian American Health Initiative"The mission of the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, is to improve the health and wellness of Asian American communities in Montgomery County by applying equity, community engagement, and data-driven approaches." - AAHI
Asian American Youth Leadership Empowerment and Development"Founded in 1998, Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that promotes the well-being of low-income Asian American youth and
families through education, leadership development, and community building. AALEAD
facilitates a multi-pronged, culturally-appropriate approach that encourages parent
involvement and increases the opportunities and ability of low-income Asian American
youth to move out of poverty and become successful, self-sufficient adults." - AALEAD
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center LogoAsian Pacific American Legal Resource Center"The mission of the APALRC is to advance the civil and legal rights of Asian Americans by focusing on providing linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian immigrants in the Metro-DC area, including those with limited English proficiency. Our goal is to ensure that Asian Americans can readily access government services and resources in the legal system to protect and enforce their rights, and to support their full participation in American society. The APALRC seeks to accomplish this mission through a three-pronged strategy that combines community legal education, individual representation, and systemic advocacy." - APALRC
Cambodian Buddhist Society Inc."The Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. (CBS) was organized in 1976 and incorporated in the State of Maryland in 1978 as a non-profit, religious, and educational organization. It is the first Cambodian Buddhist temple to be established in the United States. The headquarters of the society the Cambodian Buddhist temple, called Vatt Buddhikarama, was located first in Oxon Hill, MD, then in New Carrollton, MD. The temple moved the present to Silver Spring, MD in 1986." - CBS
Chinese American Parent Association of Montgomery County"Chinese American Parent Association of Montgomery County serves and advocates for Chinese American families in Montgomery County. Our objective is to promote Chinese American parent involvement in school communities, to advocate on behalf of our students and parents, and to establish a strong partnership with all stakeholders to address educational issues and challenges." - CAPA-MC
Chinese Culture and Community Center*Translated*
"CCACC is a non-profit organization focused on serving the greater Washington community. Based on the diversity of needs of community members, CCACC's seven departments provide a full range of services for them." - CCACC
Japan-America Society of Washington DC."Drawing on the unique resources of the nation’s capital and our long history, the JASWDC promotes friendship and understanding between Americans and Japanese through diverse programming that spans the educational, cultural, business, and policy spheres." - JASWDC
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington"KCSC’s mission is to assist and empower Asian Americans and new immigrants to become well-adjusted and fully contributing members of the United States through social services, education, advocacy, and development of resources. " - KCSC
Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association, Inc."The Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association (MVMA) is dedicated to advancing the Vietnamese American community in the Washington Metropolitan area through direct services, advocacy, and education. MVMA implements three cornerstones in its approach: Empowering families and seniors through direct services and providing access to government and private programs; Advocating for social and economic equality by building awareness, capacity, and solidarity within the community; Unifying multiple generations of Vietnamese Americans by promoting cultural traditions, history, art, and language." - MVMA
OCA of Greater Washington - Asian Pacific American Advocates"OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates (previously known as the Organization of Chinese Americans) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1973, whose stated mission is to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the United States, touching tens of thousands of individuals each year through its extensive network of over 100 chapters, affiliates, and partners from around the country. In addition, the organization strives to foster development, leadership, and engagement through its various programs.
OCA Greater Washington DC Chapter (OCA-DC) is one of the founding chapters of OCA. We work as a chapter to amplify the impact of OCA’s work to fulfill its mission through local initiatives in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area while also supporting OCA National programs." - OCA-DC
Rockville Sister City Corporation"In 1986, the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit service organization, with a mission to support local inclusion of Rockville’s diverse cultural communities into Rockville's Sister Cities Program and to facilitate the continuing relationship between the citizens of Rockville and Rockville’s Sister Cities. In 2009, Rockville began informal friendly relations with Jiaxing, China (PRC). In 2019, Rockville and Yilan City, Taiwan, formed a formal Sister City relationship. Correspondence, exchanges, and cultural activities between Rockville and Rockville’s Sister Cities are overseen by the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation." - Rockville Sister Cities Corporation
Tzu Chi Foundation - USA: Greater Washington Chapter"The first chapter of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, known as Tzu Chi USA, was established in Alhambra, Calif., in 1989. It all began when Stephen Huang, a wealthy American businessman seeking personal guidance, visited Dharma Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan. The meeting changed his life. There he met a gentle nun who had created a powerful organization, and who was able to realize one seemingly impossible dream after another, solely for the benefit of others. Huang was so filled with awe and admiration that he became a disciple and vowed to bring the spirit and mission of Tzu Chi to the United States. He did just that by making Tzu Chi USA the first chapter of Tzu Chi overseas. Tzu Chi USA began by mobilizing volunteers, and then hosting “tea parties” where they could share their thoughts, experiences, and joy of volunteering. The events drew supporters and quickly inspired the creation of additional chapters. Today, Tzu Chi USA has 65 offices and facilities throughout the U.S., with volunteers and donors working tirelessly to make a difference in their communities." - Tzu Chi USA
National Resources
The Asian American Foundation"Founded in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and violence, TAAF is reversing the longstanding under-investment in our community and addressing the root causes of hate and discrimination." - TAAF
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies"The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is a national non-partisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office. APAICS programs focus on developing leadership, building public policy knowledge, and filling the political pipeline for Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders to pursue public office at the local, state, and federal levels." - APAICS
Federation Of Indian Associations"The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) is one of the oldest and largest non-profit grass-roots umbrella organizations. Established in 1970, the FIA represents the growing Indian diaspora in the Northeast USA. Through its over five decades of deep-rooted grass-root community engagement and enhancement initiatives, FIA has grown in tandem with the Indian diaspora while continuing to promote, safeguard, and nurture the values and culture that are vital to the Indian American community." - FIA
Japanese-American Citizens League"The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose mission is to secure and safeguard the civil and human rights of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and all communities who are affected by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American Community." - JACL
Library of Congress Asian American and Pacific Islander Materials"This guide provides research strategies to identify materials related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the Manuscript Division, including the AAPI collection, transferred from the Asian Division in 2023." LOC
Library of Congress Asian Collections"The Asian collections (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Tibetan) comprise more than 4 million items in many Asian languages and dialects, all of which are accessible in the Library's Asian Reading Room." - LOC
Organization of Chinese American Women"To advance and to advocate for the needs and concerns of Chinese and other Asian Pacific American women by helping to improve their educational, economic, social, and political opportunities, and by recognizing their excellence, leadership, and contributions to the quality of life." - OCAWWomen
Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund"SALDEF is the nation’s oldest Sikh organization focused on building leadership and capacity in the Sikh American community. Our mission is to empower Sikh Americans by building dialogue, deepening understanding, promoting civic and political participation, and upholding social justice and religious freedom for all Americans. We are grounded in our values of optimism (chardi kala), humility (nimrata), and service (seva), inspired by the community (sangat) for the benefit of all (sarbat da bhalla). We envision a United States where Sikh Americans are respected and recognized as a vibrant and integral part of the fabric of this nation and are appreciated for our shared values of service, social justice, and an unshakeable belief in freedom and equality for all." - SALDEF
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC)"The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) strives to ensure the representation and inclusion of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) in the Smithsonian’s collections, research, exhibitions, and programs. Through education initiatives, publications, and public programs, APAC provides new avenues to document, celebrate, and share the rich and diverse history, art, and culture of AANHPIs." - APAC
Freer / Sackler: The Smithsonian's Museums of Asian Art
"The National Museum of Asian Art was founded as a forum for cultural exchange where the arts of Asia and the United States could speak to one another and to the public. For the past one hundred years, we have built an institution of excellence and expertise by caring for one of the world’s most important collections of Asian art, organizing dozens of influential exhibitions, and leading the fields of Asian art history, conservation, and conservation science. In our second century, we are building on our strengths to become a national and global resource for understanding Asian arts, cultures, and societies and their intersection with the United States. We will work with global partners to protect cultural heritage, and we will spark dialogue, explore nuance and context, and nourish global citizens." - National Museum of Asian Art
Sumi-e Society of America, Inc."
We are a non-profit educational organization founded in 1963 by Motoi Oi with our mission to foster and encourage an appreciation of East Asian brush painting techniques through publications, workshops, lectures, and exhibitions; To serve as a cultural bridge between East and West; And to furnish information to all persons who wish to learn about this art." - Sumi-e Society of America, Inc.
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