AAPI United

💙 Standing Together Against Bullying

October is National Anti-Bullying Month, and we at AAPI United are proud to join Vice Mayor James Mai, the Irvine Police Department, and incredible community partners for Irvine’s first-ever Anti-Bullying Expo, a free event dedicated to kindness, respect, and safety for all.

For many in our Asian American community, bullying and discrimination have been painful realities but together, we rise. 💪

When we lift each other up, we build a stronger, safer, and more compassionate community for every child and family.

Join us as we turn awareness into action and make kindness the new culture. 🌸

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Great Park – Hangar 244

Proud Partners:
AAPI United | Vice Mayor James Mai | Bristol & Bates Foundation | l OKA Kickboxing | Banh Khot Lady l Ikonik Youth | Crime Survivors Resource Center | Laura’s House | Irvine Police Department

As a proud Irvine-based nonprofit, we want to thank the Irvine City Council for passing a resolution and proclamation designating January 30, 2026 as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.

A heartfelt thank-you to Councilmember At-Large, Dr. Kathleen Treseder for introducing this important item. We’re grateful to live in a city that honors our nation’s history, stands for equality, and continues to champion justice for all.

Learn more about Fred Korematsu’s extraordinary life and legacy: korematsuinstitute.org/freds-story

📚✨ AAPI United Summer Book Drive – Now Through August 1
Join AAPI United in our mission to uplift, inspire, and empower through the gift of reading! We’re hosting a community-wide book drive to collect new and gently used children’s books for underserved families and local classrooms. From beloved classics to stories celebrating cultural heritage, your donation helps build a more compassionate and connected future—one story at a time.

📍 Drop-Off Location:
AAPI United Donation Center & Office
18031 Irvine Blvd. #201, Tustin, CA 92780
🗓️ Now through August 18, 2025

Let’s turn pages into progress. Visit www.aapiunited.com for more info or to make a direct impact today.

📣 AAPI United Statement & Resources: Standing With Families Facing Deportation

At AAPI United, we believe in justice, compassion, and the fundamental rights of every individual. As an organization rooted in the values of civic engagement and respect for law and order, we also believe that those same values must be upheld by our federal government in its treatment of families and individuals facing deportation.

We recognize the importance of immigration laws, but we also call on all levels of government to carry out those laws with fairness, transparency, and humanity. No one should live in fear, especially in a country built by immigrants and guided by principles of due process and equal protection.

🧭 We are always here to help. Over the past few months, AAPI United has supported numerous families in navigating these difficult and often confusing processes. You are not alone, and we are ready to help guide you every step of the way.

🔗 Here is a list of vital resources for families and individuals navigating the threat of deportation:

🛡️ Legal Support & Advocacy
Asian Americans Advancing Justice ALC (Asian Law Caucus)
Offers deportation defense, Know Your Rights trainings, and free legal consultations.
https://www.advancingjustice-alc.org

Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef)
Pro bono legal defense for those in removal proceedings.
https://www.immdef.org

National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Advocacy and legal updates on federal immigration policy.
https://www.nilc.org

Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC/AAAJ SoCal)
Legal services for AAPI immigrants, including DACA and TPS.
https://www.advancingjustice-la.org

📚 Know Your Rights & Emergency Planning
United We Dream – Know Your Rights Toolkit
Multilingual materials for community defense and family preparedness.
https://unitedwedream.org/knowyourrights

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Deportation defense guides and emergency family planning checklists.
https://www.ilrc.org

❤️ Mental Health & Family Support
Asian Mental Health Collective
Resources and culturally competent mental health support.
https://www.asianmhc.org

RAISE (Revolutionizing Asian American Immigrant Stories on the East Coast)
Youth-led storytelling, empowerment, and undocumented AAPI advocacy.
https://www.facebook.com/RAISEforYouth/

💬 From AAPI United:
“We will always respect law and order, but we also call upon our federal government to uphold those same values through just and humane treatment of all individuals. No community should be left in the shadows. Every family deserves dignity, and every person deserves a fair voice in the process.”

We understand how overwhelming this can feel, and we want you to know: you are not alone. AAPI United has helped families just like yours through this journey, and we will continue to stand with you, walk with you, and fight for your right to be heard and treated with dignity.

📩 Need help or want to connect with our advocacy team?
Visit us at: www.aapiunited.com and fill out the contact form.