APAPA's Core Services

 
The mission of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) is to empower Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans in civic and public affairs through education, active participation, and leadership development. To accomplish this objective, APAPA provides the following core services to the community.

Civic Engagement

APAPA provides community members with the opportunity to be proactive, participate, educate, and impress upon the API community that we have a voice in government and public affairs. We are accomplishing that through Voters Education, standing up for civil rights, and an active role in government appointments.

Youth Leadership Development

APAPA’s established track record demonstrates that we value and support our future leaders and is dedicated to fostering our future through development of our youth. This initiative includes both college scholarship and legislative internship programs.

Community Services

APAPA is also dedicated to enriching our community and helping members grow and adapt to our ever-changing society. Partnering and collaborating with other community organizations and business sponsors, APAPA has a vision to become the central hub for bringing services to our community members. Major initiatives include Digital Literacy, Health and Senior Services, and Personal Finance

Message from the President:

Welcome to the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) website! This site is always growing and ever-changing, so check back often. For current happenings, please check us out on Twitter, Facebook, or at APAPA's Blog. We welcome your feedback and support. Thanks for spending part of your day with us!

APAPA is non-profit and non-partisan. Since 2001, our focus has been on educating the public about public policy and fostering future leaders from our minority communities to serve at federal, state and local levels.

APAPA is a dynamic organization with a diverse membership representing all communities throughout California and around the nation. We have many friends, supporters, and partners in all levels of government, in the business world, among various community and civic organizations, and individuals from all walks of life. Everyone who shares our vision and goals are welcome to become members of APAPA, regardless of ethnicity, economic status, or political affiliation.

Sincerely,
Lucy Oback, President

Spotlight

Save the Date! Annual Membership Drive at the Yin Ranch is coming on June 29, 2013. Join good friends, enjoy good food, and entertainment!

APAPA's Community Civic Meeting on Immigration Reform is coming our Sacramento Headquarters on Thursday May 23, 2013.

APAPA-BAC's Coctail Mixer, Music & Awards: Come join the APAPA-SF chapter as we salute the API women who are serving as public leaders in San Francisco.  With a special spotlight on San Francisco’s new Assessor-Recorder, Carmen Chu, the event will pay tribute to the San Francisco’s pioneering API women who serve in public office. Guests will enjoy stunning waterfront views of the San Francisco Bay, while sampling handcrafted appetizers and drinks.  Doors will open at 5:30PM, and a suggested donation of $20 will be collected at the door.  All funds raised will go towards the 2013 APAPA Internship Program.

A Job Fair was held at APAPA Headquarters in Sacramento on April 25, 2013, jointly sponsored by Covered California and community partners.  Covered California has announced that by the end of the year it will open a state-of-the-art call center in Rancho Cordova. Representatives at the call center will guide Californians through their health coverage options and help determine if they qualify for federal financial assistance to cover some of the costs.
  Press release
  Call center FAQ
  Job Fair flyer

Photos from the 2013 Capitol Internship Award & Scholarship Fundraising Gala held on March 30, 2012, are posted in the APAPA Gallery. More information about this program is on this page.

New UC San Diego Chancellor takes office! Welcome activities and dialogue were led by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) on March 24, 2013.
     English language article (PDF format)
     Chinese language article (PDF format)

Join APAPA's New York Chapter (NYC)! See this brochure for more information.