JACL and the Asian Pacific Islander Immigration Week of Action

To emphasize the need for passing comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) in 2010, JACL-PSW, along with numerous other AAPI organizations across the nation (including National JACL), recently participated in an AAPI Week of Action around immigration. Like the Week of Action of 2009, this past Week shared the same goal of raising public awareness on how the broken immigration system impacts the AAPI community All the organizations involved with the Week of Action participated in a nation-wide blogging campaign, producing 30 blogs on 6 websites. Although the Weeks of Action are now officially over, events and advocacy will continue, as immigrant advocates around the country push for CIR in 2010.

 

Click here to read JACL blog on immigration



Join JACL for our "Bowling for PSW!" Fundraiser

On Sunday, March 28, 2010, the PSW District will kick off Bowling for PSW! Marking the District’s 2nd annual fundraising bowl-a-thon, it will build upon last year’s success.  With 17-20 teams of up to 6 players each, each team will be led by a team captain who will ensure that his/her team will raise a collective team goal of $900 in individual sponsorships.

Teams will be bowling their hearts out for PSW and competing for a prize from 2-5pm in a reserved private space at Jillian's Universal CityWalk. If you are interested in sponsoring a team or individuals team members, please contact Andrew Yick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 213-636-4471.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

JACL Pacific Southwest District Advocates on the Metro Regional Connector

JACL working as a member of the Little Tokyo Community Council has been a strong advocate in the debate regarding Metro’s new proposed Regional Connector. In order to minimize the impact to Little Tokyo’s businesses, events, and non-profit organizations our district has played a major role in the following activities: 1) dialogue with Metro administrators and 2) strategizing with Little Tokyo stakeholders. Through that dialogue both Metro and the Community have reached a tentative consensus around the building of a 3rd alternative which will run primarily underground, under 2nd Street, and surface along Alameda and 1st street.

 


 

 


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Accepting Applications for the Bridging Communities Program

Registration for the 2010 Bridging Communities Program is now open!

The Bridging Communities Program, which is cosponsored by Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, is a program that brings together Japanese American and Muslim American youth.

The program is open to any interested high school students.  Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until spaces are full!

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions regarding the program.  

Click Here for More Information and Download an Application

Support the Asian Pacific Community Fund!

Established in 1990, the Asian Pacific Community Fund is a network of community organizations focused on enhancing the lives of Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) throughout Los Angeles County.  APCF’s mission is to meet the diverse needs of APIs by building healthier communities, developing API leaders, creating a stronger API voice and providing the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

For more information on APCF and its Affiliate Agencies, please visit www.apcf.org or contact Debra Fong at (213) 624-6400.