Chinese for Affirmative Action
Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) co-founded Stop AAPI Hate in March 2020 to document and combat anti-Asian racism. Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition that works to end discrimination and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Chinese American Service League Inc
For over forty-five years, the Chinese American Service League has dedicated itself to serving the physical, economic, and emotional health of Asian Americansas well as people of all races, ethnicities, religions, lifestyles, and needs in the greater Chicago areafree of charge. Mission: Building on the wisdom of generations, CASL catalyzes the transformation of individuals, families, and the community for an equitable future.
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Founded in 1976, The Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that focuses on serving diverse communities of all ethnicities and religions, fostering unity, and promoting Vietnamese American identity. Since its founding, VAI has served thousands of Vietnamese Americans and other ethnic communities through facilitating resettlement and citizenship, building community, seeking employment, addressing healthcare issues, raising political awareness, providing educational opportunities, addressing multi-generational issues for seniors and youth, establishing and expanding businesses, and strengthening cultural heritage. Our impact began in Uptown Chicago and has since 2016 expanded to DuPage County via our satellite office.