New Year, New Beginnings: Embracing Grace and Kindness in 2025
The start of a new year invites us to reflect and embrace the endless possibilities of fresh beginnings. It’s a time filled with hope and resolutions, where we collectively believe in growing into better versions of ourselves. As we step into 2025, let’s focus on grace—for ourselves, for others, and for the world around us. […]
Embracing Wisdom and Growth in the Year of the Snake: Empowering AAPI Professionals with the CalAsian Foundation
As we welcome the Lunar New Year and step into the transformative Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025, we celebrate a time of renewal, wisdom, and growth. The Snake, a symbol of rebirth and transformation, offers a powerful reminder of the importance of shedding old limitations to make room for progress. For the […]
Celebrating the Graduation of NextGen EmpowerU Class V
In the tapestry of American politics, representation is more than just a seat at the table—it’s a voice, a vision, and an opportunity to shape the future. For the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, holding political positions, whether as elected officials or members of local boards and commissions, is crucial. The AAPI community, […]
Why AAPI Representation in Political Office Matters: The CalAsian Foundation’s AAPI Lift Program Creating a Path to Empowerment and Community Growth
In the tapestry of American politics, representation is more than just a seat at the table—it’s a voice, a vision, and an opportunity to shape the future. For the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, holding political positions, whether as elected officials or members of local boards and commissions, is crucial. The AAPI community, […]
The Catalyst Leadership Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Since its inception in 2007, the Catalyst Leadership Program has been a beacon of growth and development for emerging leaders in the Sacramento region. This program, our longest-running initiative, is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to excel in their careers and make a significant impact in their communities. By […]
Empowering AAPI Businesses: Addressing Challenges and Advocating for Change
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) businesses and workers in California are vital to our economy, yet they face unique challenges, especially exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This period highlighted existing disparities in access to capital and resources, with AAPI businesses experiencing significant drops in sales and facing obstacles in receiving government financial aid, such […]
Navigating the Complex Intersections: Job Loss, Unemployment, and AAPI Cultural Barriers in California
Empowering AAPI Success with Insights on California’s Workforce, Small Businesses, Leadership Training, and More! In California, the convergence of job loss, unemployment, and homelessness presents a multifaceted challenge, compounded by cultural barriers that hinder equitable access to opportunities. The complex interplay between these factors emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address the […]
Class XVI Graduates from the Catalyst Leadership Program Class
Media Contact: Nikki Saechaonsaechao@calasianfoundation.org The CalAsian Foundation’s Catalyst Leadership Program held its prestigious graduation ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2023, at The Sutter Club. The event marked the culmination of a transformative nine-month journey for the 19 program participants, who met once a month for three hours under the guidance of Program Director Cassandra Pye […]
AAPI Lift Launch Event
Media Contact: Nikki Saechaonsaechao@calasianfoundation.org The California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Foundation (CalAsian Foundation) hosted a launch event for their AAPI Lift program on December 5, 2022 at the Leland Stanford Mansion. AAPI Lift is a new civic leadership program targeting Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the private sector, including small business owners and […]
CalAsian Foundation to Host First Pickleball Tournament in 2023
The CalAsian Foundation team has something exciting in the works… In 2023, we’ll host our first ever Pickleball Tournament for a day of movement, team building, and of course some healthy competition. Start gathering your winning team now! More details to follow — stay tuned!
