APACE C4
Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment (APACE), a 501c4 nonprofit organization, envisions a just America that assures social, economic, and political equity for the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander community. It works to transform our democracy by politically engaging and empowering the diverse AAPI community, and holding our leaders accountable to progressive values of social, economic, and political justice.
Our Vision
We envision a just, inclusive, and progressive Washington State with racial, political, and economic equity for all people, including AAPIs.
Our Mission
We expand democracy by identifying and removing barriers that prevent AAPIs from full civic engagement. We create pathways that educate and mobilize our diverse communities to take civic action across Washington State.
Donate
Help us register, educate and encourage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington to vote by donating to the APACE. Your gift may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Volunteer
We rely on volunteers to reach out into our communities to register Asian Pacific Islander (API) citizens in Washington and to encourage them to vote. Help create API voting power by donating as little as three hours of your time.
Civic Engagement
APACE is dedicated to broadening democracy for Asian and Pacific Islanders in Washington State. We work to bring candidates and ballot measure campaigns to the forefront, and lift the voice of our community ensuring that elected officials hear how policies impact our neighborhoods, communities, and lives. We also holds our elected officials accountable and fights for issues that will positively impact our AAPI communities.
News
Announcing 2018 Primary Election Endorsements
2018 Primary Zack Hudgins State representative, 11th LD 2018 Primary Mike Pellicciotti State representative, 30th LD 2018 Primary Kristine Reeves State representative, 30th LD 2018 Primary Cindy Ryu State representative, 32nd LD 2018 Primary Mia Gregerson State representative, 33rd LD 2018 Primary Noel Frame State representative, 36th LD 2018 Primary Sharon Tomiko Santos State representative, 37th LD 2018 Primary Rebecca Saldana State senator, 37th LD 2018 Primary Manka Dhingra State senator, 45th LD 2018 Primary [...]
Read Akemi’s Article on Implicit Bias
Check out Akemi's recent article on Implicit Bias in the Northwest Asian Weekly: http://nwasianweekly.com/2018/05/commentary-implicit-bias/
Strategic Plan 2018-2020
Download PDF Introduction Since 2005, APACE (Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Civic Empowerment) has been actively organizing Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to make our communities’ voices heard. Despite the progress we have made, more work needs to be done to strengthen our political power. Effective advocacy for our communities’ needs requires a seat at the table, but AAPIs are under-represented in all levels of government. We are the fastest growing group of people of [...]