Press Releases
AACI Holds Basketball Tournament for East San Jose Youth
(San Jose, CA) – Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) is holding its First Annual Youth Basketball Tournament for the participants in the AACI Youth Development Services and other community members. The free event will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Independence High School Gymnasium, located at 1776 Educational Park ..Read More
TOPAACI Honored for “Asian American Voices” Film at Inaugural CreaTiVe Awards
San Jose, CA – Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) received this year’s CreaTiVe Award for its film, “Asian American Voices: Shaping Silicon Valley, Strengthening Community, Sharing Hope,” in the Non-Profit Social Services category. The award was presented to AACI and partner Story4 at the first annual CreaTiVe Awards Gala, which took place on January ..Read More
AACI Hosts Community Discussion about Domestic Violence
October 5, 2010 – In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) will be hosting a community discussion about the dynamics of domestic violence in Asian communities and the need for community engagement to intervene and prevent abuse.
AACI Honors Congressman Honda with Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award at Fundraising Luncheon
May 4, 2010 – Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) will honor Congressman Mike Honda with the Gordon N. Chan Leadership Award for exemplifying Gordon Chan’s leadership traits of generosity, compassion, commitment, and advocacy, at their Fundraising Luncheon on Friday, May 7th at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Congressman Honda has been serving the 15th Congressional District of California in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001. Congressman Honda is also a founding board member of AACI.
(Re)present: event featuring innovative Asian & Pacific Islander American artists on May 6th
April 29, 2010 – In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, South Bay First Thursdays will present the Asian & Pacific American identity through art and expression on Thursday May 6th from 8pm to 10pm at the Theatre on San Pedro Square in San Jose. This event will feature performances by local musicians and artists of Cambodian, Chinese, Pilipino, and Vietnamese descent.
AACI receives $3 million grant to tackle problem gambling
March 22, 2010 – Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) has received a $3 million grant from Bay 101 and Garden City Casino to fund a three-year program that will research the extent of problem gambling in the San Jose area and expand services to problem gamblers and their families.
