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Community Outreach and Engagement

Stop Hate Project

In direct response to the uptick of anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents in the San Gabriel Valley and broader Los Angeles County, as well as nationally, AYC started our Stop Hate Project in order to address racism, xenophobic harassment, and discrimination against vulnerable populations. By promoting diversity, inclusion, and building solidarity, our goal is to achieve zero hate in our communities. In 2021 with Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Southern California (AJSOCAL), AYC conducted a San Gabriel Valley Stop Hate Community Survey, with nearly 1/3 of respondents indicating that they or their families had experienced hate incidents based on their race or ethnicity in recent years. To address these instances of racism and xenophobia, AYC provides support to the community through various projects, including community outreach, training and workshops, youth development, and art-based cultural work.

AYC’s Stop Hate team is involved in community outreach to raise awareness of Stop Hate, educate community members on reporting hate crimes and incidents, and provide resources for victims of hate. In partnership with AJSOCAL and Right To Be, AYC translated Bystander Intervention Training materials to Chinese and since 2021 also facilitates regular trainings in Mandarin and Cantonese. AYC invests in youth development to raise awareness about the elements of hate, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion at local high school dream centers. Besides public and digital art campaigns, the program also supports local initiatives, such as LA vs. Hate’s Stronger Together mural project by local artist MariNaomi. The Stop Hate team also partners with community groups and local leaders to conduct community projects, such as a local steering committee, self-defense workshops, allyship trainings, API renewal space, and civilian patrol, in order to meet the community’s various needs.

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Community Relations

AYC’s Community Relations program helps limited English proficient community members connect to essential services and public benefits. The program provides Chinese-language education, outreach, and assistance relating to bills, taxes, internet, utilities, and telecommunication services.

Telecommunication Education Assitance in Multiple Languages (TEAMS) and Community Help and Awareness of Natural Gas and Electricity Services program (CHANGES) 

The TEAM & CHANGES programs provide in-language services to consumers related to telecommunication and utility bills, including dispute resolution. The four main components for TEAM & CHANGES are outreach, consumer education, needs assistance, and complaint resolution. These programs are aimed to assist Chinese speaking clients with limited language capacity to overcome barriers in resolving, paying, and disputing their utility and telecommunication bills.

Connecting Low-Income Families (CLIF) 

Internet for All Now is a campaign of the California Emerging Technology Fund and partners. The goal of the Internet for All Now is to demand that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) take two critical steps to help close the Digital Divide.

Golden State Opportunity (GSO)

AYC increases awareness of the California Earned Income Tax Credit, Young Child Tax Credit, the Federal EITC as well as public benefits and predatory lending throughout the year. Outreach channels include phone calls, events, social media, press conferences, and workshops. See more resources here. 

For more information, contact Florence Lin at (626) 230-1583 or florence.lin@aycla.org.

United Mental Health Promoters

The United Mental Health Promoter project at AYC focuses on providing mental health support to seniors in the diverse San Gabriel Valley (SGV), especially those aged 65 and above. Seniors in the SGV often belong to vulnerable groups and may struggle with limited English skills. Because of this, there’s a strong need for mental health services that are both culturally and linguistically appropriate. This project aims to fill these gaps and make sure all seniors in SGV have fair access to mental health resources. 

Outreach and Engagement

Through workshops and community engagement, we support community members through awareness, education, and assistance to reduce mental illness risk factors and their impact. We also organize non-traditional events such as family healing activities and trauma-informed practices, such as art therapy and mindfulness exercises.

Information and Trainings

The Community Resiliency Model (CRM) is a framework that equips individuals with practical skills to navigate stress and trauma effectively. Our team is committed to integrating CRM into community training programs to foster resilience and well-being.

Community Services and Support

We link community members with essential services like mental health support, healthcare, housing aid, food, clothing, and job opportunities. Our case management services provide individuals and families with personalized support to navigate complex systems, access resources, and overcome challenges. 

For more information, contact: Julian Zhu at 310-628-4594 or xuanyu.zhu@aycla.org.