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Health2018 AACI Holiday Drive
October 4, 2018
You can bring holiday cheer to a child in need! AACI is accepting new and unwrapped toys and children’s clothing through December 2018, which will be gifts to children of our most under-served clients, including children of domestic violence survivors and refugees. Donate to bring holiday cheer to low-income families in our community! You can
TOPHelp Asian Women’s Home Win $10,000!
March 27, 2015
AACI Asian Women’s Home has been nominated to win the Women’s Foundation of California $10,000 People’s Momentum Award. Please help our domestic violence program reach 10k votes for the $10k award. All you need is a valid email address to vote. Visit http://bit.ly/1x1Mboe to vote. The nonprofit agency with the most votes will win
AACI hosts Domestic Violence Death Review Report Press Conference
March 27, 2015
On February 13, AACI co-hosted a press conference for the release of this year’s Domestic Violence Death Review Report. 2014 had two domestic violence deaths, a dramatic decrease from 11 deaths in 2013. Last year saw the fewest number of domestic violence deaths in 20 years, but the report reveals a trend in underreporting among
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Holiday Fundraiser for Asian Women’s Home
December 16, 2014
For the past three years, Bay Area Asian Pacific American Legislative Staffers, Asian Pacific Islander Justice Coalition, and South Bay First Thursdays, and AACI have joined efforts to draw community members in a holiday fundraiser. This event has helped raise funds for the women and children seeking services at AACI’s Asian Women’s Home. About 70
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Asian Women’s Home is Expanding and We Need Your Help!
December 15, 2014
Asian Women’s Home is expanding to meet the growing needs of our clients. Many clients come into the shelter with nothing but the clothes on the back and are given food, clothing, shelter, and other basic living necessities. In addition, Asian Women’s Home began providing mental health services in the shelter as many of
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Asian Women’s Home Hosts Clothesline Project and Origami Crane Folding Day
October 20, 2014
On October 18th, Asian Women’s Home, the domestic violence program at AACI, hosted a Clothesline Project and Origami Crane Folding Day in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Clothesline Project provides a way for survivors and supporters of the anti-violence movement to express their feelings about domestic violence. One participant mentioned wishing she
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Supporting Our Mothers
July 28, 2014
Nowhere are the needs of mothers and their children more evident than in our domestic violence program, Asian Women’s Home. Jennifer came to our shelter with her three-year-old son David. While David’s father never abused him directly, young David watched over and over as his father yelled and hit his mother. By the time he
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Domestic Violence Staff Receives County Advocate Award
November 14, 2013
On October 25th, AACI Domestic Violence Advocate, Anh Le, was awarded the 2013 Outstanding Advocate award from the Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council at their annual conference. The award is given annually to an advocate in the county who has demonstrated a commitment and passion for advocacy for domestic violence victims for at least
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Midori Kai Awarding Grants to AACI Domestic Violence Program
July 27, 2012
Thank you to Midori Kai for awarding AACI Asian Women’s Home two $1,000 grants for 2012 and 2013! Funding will support AACI’s free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence, including our 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, and legal support. Please join us at Midori Kai’s Annual Boutique, which annually draws hundreds of people
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December 3, 2010
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