Resources for Supporting the AAPI Community
We are heartbroken over the latest hate crimes and violent acts against the AAPI community. We cannot stay silent. Hate crimes fueled by xenophobia cannot continue to run unchecked and we must all act now to prevent these racist behaviors. #StandInSolidarity and show your support for the AAPI community by checking out the resources and actions to take below:
INFORMATION
Next Shark is the leading source for Asian American news keeping the community updated and informed. It is an excellent resource that we highly recommend subscribing to. You can support them here.
Stop AAPI Hate is a coalition addressing anti-Asian hate amid the pandemic.
Asians For Mental Health has a robust directory of mental health resources for the AAPI community as well as anti-racist resources.
ACTION
Here’s How You Can Support the Bay Area’s Asian Community Right Now from The Infatuation outlines Bay Area-specific donations, takeout, and other ways of support.
If you are able to financially support the community, we ask that you make donations to the following:
Stop Asian Hate: Together, We Can Make a Difference (GoFundMe)
Heart of Dinner who works to end hunger by providing meals to elderly Asian Americans.
Hate Is a Virus CommUNITY Action Fund
Volunteer to help escort seniors in Oakland’s Chinatown through the Asian Pacific Environmental Network.
If you see something, say something! Report hate crimes against the Asian American community to stopaapihate.org.