CACF Events
CACF organizes and praticipates in a range of events that supports our mission.
Catalyst for Change 2022
CACF’s Catalyst for Change Awards Gala draws diverse innovators and changemakers from throughout the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
The Catalyst for Change Awards are presented to AAPI leaders who are a force for positive change in the community and in their fields of work. Past honorees include AAPI leaders in media, education, urban design, and leadership development.
The evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and auction.
Who We Are: Asian Americans In NYC
Join a virtual conversation with Neil Ruiz, Associate Director of Race and Ethnicity Research at Pew Research Center on their recent study "What It Means to Be Asian in America.”
And hear diverse Asian American community stories from CACF's member organizations.
KAFSC's 25th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence
KAFSC is hosting its 25th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence on Friday October 7, 2022 in front of the 109th Precinct in Flushing.
2022 AAPI-LEAD Youth Conference Session B
What is AAPI-LEAD?
AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream.) is a 4-day conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people. AAPI-LEAD aims to develop AAPI youth's understanding of and relationship to their own identities, deepen the connections between social justice and equity in relation to systems and community, and equip youth with the tools to advocate for themselves, their families, and the wider AAPI community as a whole.
Why should I attend?
Make friends!
Grow the skills to become an active leader in your community!
Learn how to talk about identity, race, and justice from an AAPI perspective!
Learn about the Asian American Student Advocacy Project and how to join as a member or a paid intern!
Join us if you…
Are a high school or college student
Identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander or an ally
Want to make a difference in your community
Session A
Tuesday 6/28 - Friday 7/1
10 am - 4 pm each day
Session B
Tuesday 8/16 - Friday 8/19
10 am - 4 pm each day
More questions? Please contact Ada Lin, program coordinator at alin2@cacf.org
2022 AAPI-LEAD Youth Conference Session A
What is AAPI-LEAD?
AAPI-LEAD (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - Learn. Engage. Advocate. Dream.) is a 4-day conference that brings together NYC’s AAPI and allied youth to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI young people. AAPI-LEAD aims to develop AAPI youth's understanding of and relationship to their own identities, deepen the connections between social justice and equity in relation to systems and community, and equip youth with the tools to advocate for themselves, their families, and the wider AAPI community as a whole.
Why should I attend?
Make friends!
Grow the skills to become an active leader in your community!
Learn how to talk about identity, race, and justice from an AAPI perspective!
Learn about the Asian American Student Advocacy Project and how to join as a member or a paid intern!
Join us if you…
Are a high school or college student
Identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander or an ally
Want to make a difference in your community
Session A
Tuesday 6/28 - Friday 7/1
10 am - 4 pm each day
Session B
Tuesday 8/16 - Friday 8/19
10 am - 4 pm each day
More questions? Please contact Ada Lin, program coordinator at alin2@cacf.org
Immigrant Social Services Hosts A Virtual Fireside Chat with Qian Julie Wang
CACF member Immigrant Social Services is hosting a Virtual Fireside Chat with acclaimed author Qian Julie Wang.
Please join us for a virtual chat with the author Qian Julie Wang of The New York Times Bestseller, Beautiful Country: A Memoir, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 8:30pm! Thanks to a special sponsorship with our community partner Yu+Me Books, one attendee will win a signed copy of the book!
In Chinese, the word for America, 美國 (mei guo), translates directly to “beautiful country.” What was it like to immigrate from China to “beautiful country” through the lens of a 7 year old? Wang reflects on how she navigated this experience and its impact on her and the individuals in her life.
Email ISS at programs@issnyc.org with your questions, or submit them at the end of the registration. Selected queries will be answered live and the program will be recorded.
This event is brought to you in partnership with Association of Asian American Yale Alumni (AAAYA) - NYC Chapter, Blasian March, Chatham Square Library, Coalition for Asian American Children+Families, Seward Park Library, Soar Over Hate, Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club, Welcome to Chinatown, The WNET Group’s Exploring Hate initiative, and sponsored by Yu+Me Books.
UA3 and OCA-NY present “Illegal”
CACF partners OCA-NY and UA3 are continuing the celebration of AAPI voices by bringing Illegal: A New Musical - a rap-rock musical about the Chinese Exclusion Act and AAPI history - to Chinatown/LES at P.S. 130 at 143 Baxter Street, NYC on Friday, June 17, 2022.
Skyler Chin is the Creator and Sita Sunil, the Co-Composer, and they recently performed a full-length (90-minutes) version of this musical for 1200 people in Manhasset on Long Island. They were commended by Congresswoman Grace Meng for responding to the rise of Asian Hate throughout NYC and America.
This musical concert performance seeks to respond to pandemic-era anti-Asian racism with positive narratives by and about AAPI individuals, emphasizing perseverance, solidarity, and hope. Please note that the June 17th music performance will be 60-minutes long with selections from Illegal.
Gubernatorial Primary Debate
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families is thrilled to be a co-sponsor of WNBC’s upcoming gubernatorial debate.
Up Next: A Celebration of AAPI Voices for Change
Join us for this special fundraising event supporting CACF’s programs for change during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Featuring performances by Honorary Guest Eva Noblezada and Brooklyn Raga Massive
Eva Noblezada, two-time Tony nominated and Grammy winning actor and singer, played the lead for director Diane Paragas in the acclaimed Sony Pictures film, Yellow Rose. She’ll next be seen in Amblin’s upcoming Easter Sunday and AppleTV+'s animated film Luck. She won a Grammy and was nominated for a Tony Award for starring on Broadway in Hadestown. It was the second Tony nomination in her first two Broadway roles, following her earlier nod in the title role in Miss Saigon in 2017. She previously starred in Hadestown at the National Theatre in London after being a lead in the West End revivals of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. She received an Imagen Award nomination for her recent role on Law & Order: SVU. Noblezada was a high school student when she was discovered by casting director Tara Rubin at the 2013 Jimmy Awards in NYC.
Brooklyn Raga Massive (BRM) is a prolific artist collective dedicated to creating cross-cultural understanding through the lens of South Asian classical music. BRM preserves and expands this rich genre, provides direct support to musicians, and facilitates cultural exchange through performances, new compositions, and educational programs.
Raga-inspired music of any genre is fluid, colorful, and highly improvisational, requiring deep listening and respect between musicians. BRM aims to leverage these values of openness, generosity, humility, and respect for tradition to cultivate genuine connections between artists and audiences of all backgrounds.
Change Sponsor
Next Gen Sponsors
AAPI Community Rally on the Steps of City Hall
Please join the 18% and Growing Campaign!
To kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the 18% and Growing Campaign will be joining forces with over 100 community members, service providers, advocates and elected allies across the City to call on New York City Council to adopt a fair, inclusive, and equitable budget that uplift the needs of AAPI New Yorkers!
This will be the 18% and Growing Campaign's first in-person event in over two years and we are excited to show the full might and unity of our community!
If you and your organization plans to attend, please be sure to fill out the commitment form by Monday, May 2nd, at 5PM.
For any additional questions, please contact Budget Policy Coordinator Lakshmi Sanmuganathan at 212-809-4675 x102 or lsanmuganathan@cacf.org.