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Commission API Networking Event 8.27.2009

Happy Hour and Networking Event With Special Guest Florence Pan

Aug 27, 2009

Photos: 57

Commission API Networking Event 7.17.09

Location: K Street Lounge

Jul 17, 2009

Photos: 37

Sidewalk Chalk Contest: 07-16-09

On July 16, 2009, OAPIA hosted its 4th Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest for youth ages 8-18 at the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Library. The theme of the event was "Animals of the Zodiac"

Jul 16, 2009

Photos: 147

Commission API Networking Event: 6.19.09

Location: K Street Lounge Guest: Valerie Santos, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Jun 19, 2009

Photos: 44

Cultural Dialogue - May and June 2009

On June 2, 2009, OAPIA organized a Cultural Dialogue, a cultural sensitivity training for DC employees to better serve the Asian and Pacific Islander community. The dialogue was presented by Deepa Iyer, Executive Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together, and Francey Youngberg, Youngberg and Associates.

Jun 2, 2009

Photos: 7

05/04/09 Mayor Adrian Fenty's Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

On May 5, 2009, more than 500 District residents and visitors filled the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library for Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month celebration. APIA Heritage Month is celebrated in May to commemorate the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States. The Mayor along with Soohyun Julie Koo, OAPIA’s Director, and David Chung, Chair, Mayor’s Commission on API Community Development, presented the Mayor’s Community Service Award to Becky Lee, Christian Oh, and Shirley Woo for their outstanding service to the District’s APIA community. Angie Goff, WUSA 9 traffic anchor, served as the mistress of ceremonies.

May 5, 2009

Photos: 25

2/19/09 and 03/24/09 Emergency Preparedness Workshops

On February 19, 2009 and March 24, 2009 OAPIA in collaboration with Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) organized an Emergency Preparedness Workshop at the Gibson Plaza Apartments and at the Wah Luck House Apartments. Residents received detailed information and emergency tool kits in order to best prepare themselves and their families in the event of an emergency.

Mar 24, 2009

Photos: 4

January and February 2009: Chinatown Cultural Development Strategy-Task Force Meetings

OAPIA and Office of Planning organized task force meetings to engage community members in the development of Chinatown

Jan 14, 2009

Photos: 27

12/16/08 OAPIA Toy Drive

On Tuesday December 16th, 2008, OAPIA successfully coordinated its second “Share a smile, Give a Toy” toy drive. OAPIA distributed over 150 toys to low-income API children living in the DC area. The Global Children’s Foundation, McDonalds, and Target, generously donated to OAPIA to help make this event a success.

Dec 16, 2008

Photos: 10

10/31/08 OAPIA Open House

OAPIA relocated to a new office! Located at 441 4th Street NW Suite 721 North, the new office now contains several newly built work stations that will soon house interns. With the relocation to a larger office space, OAPIA hopes to provide greater access to the community so that those in need of assistance will be able to receive it.

Oct 30, 2008

Photos: 11

10/23/08 Florida Market Walk Through

Oct 23, 2008

Photos: 6

10/20/08 Chinatown Cultural Development Strategy Meeting

CCDS is a joint project with Office of Planning that aims to provide strategies and build support to revitalize DC’s Chinatown and position it as the region’s top destination for Chinese/Asian cultural businesses, programs, services, events and festivals. OAPIA has been working on this project with OP since July 2008.

Oct 20, 2008

Photos: 6

06/13/08 Cultural Dialogue

On June 13, 2008, OAPIA organized a Cultural Dialogue, a cultural sensitivity training for DC employees to better serve the Asian and Pacific Islander community. This Cultural Dialogue shined light on the South Asian community. Speakers included, Rajbir Singh Datta, National Director of Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund; Nadia Firozvi, Staff Attorney at Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center; Deepa Iyer, Executive Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together; Mou Khan, Program Assistant at South Asian Americans Leading Together.

Jun 13, 2008

Photos: 13

06/12/08 Wah Luck House Tenant Meeting

On June 12, 2008, Wah Luck House tenants recieved information concerning the status of the Wah Luck House building, and tenant rights. They voiced concerns and asked questions pertaining to the status of the buliding.

Jun 12, 2008

Photos: 5

05/03/08 Sidewalk Chalk Contest

On May 3, 2008, OAPIA held its 3rd Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest at the Historical Society. Youth ages 8-18 participated.

May 3, 2008

Photos: 10

1/25/08 Youth Gang Prevention Workshop

On January 25, 2008, OAPIA worked with the Vietnamese American Community Service Center (VACSC) to host a workshop on youth gang prevention specifically targeting Asian and Pacific Islander youth in DC. Participants were also given information on alternative programs (e.g., MPD cadet programs and future career opportunities).

Mar 11, 2008

Photos: 4

2/15/08 Cultural Dialogue

On February 15, 2008, OAPIA organized a Cultural Dialogue, a cultural sensitivity training for DC employees to better serve the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Jate Pan, Hien Vu, and Gary Cha gave presentations on the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean community, respectively.

Feb 15, 2008

Photos: 4

OAPIA's 20th Anniversary

Since its establishment in 1987, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) has been the point of contact between the District’s 20,000 Asian and Pacific Islander (API) residents and government. It has worked with all levels of government to help ensure that the full range of District programs and services are accessible to the District’s API community for the past 20 years. This celebration will highlight OAPIA’s growth and achievement throughout its 20 years of service to the District’s API community.

Feb 12, 2008

Photos: 8

Safety Workshop in 4D

With the rise in robberies targeting Chinese delivery men, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) organized a safety workshop on Wednesday, January 23rd. Fifteen Chinese carry out restaurant workers and owners attended the workshop. 4D Commander Linda Brown, detectives, and officers as well as the Asian Liaison Unit provided safety measures that restaurant owners and staff can implement. OAPIA provided interpretation and referrals to other District government support services.

Jan 23, 2008

Photos: 5

10.25.07 OAPIA Grant Award Ceremony

On October 25, 2007, OAPIA awarded grants to community-based organizations.

Oct 25, 2007

Photos: 11

08.10.07 4D Merchant Workshop

On Friday, August 10, 2007, OAPIA held a merchant workshop. Merchants were given updates on issues regarding single bottle liquor sales, public works, neighborhood services, and safety.

Aug 10, 2007

Photos: 4

05.29.07 Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

OAPIA organized the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Celebration in recognition of the contributions that Asian Americans have made in the U.S. Mayor Fenty officiated APIA Heritage Month in D.C. The celebration featured elaborate and diverse performances.

May 29, 2007

Photos: 18

2007 Housing Workshop

On May 2, 2007, Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) worked with the Office of Human Rights, Chinatown Service Center, and the Chinatown Community Church and Housing Counseling Services for Housing Workshop with information on the Home Purchase Assistance Program, Tenant Rights, Emergency Rent Assistance Program. Participants also learned how to file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights.