Get a Stay Angry Shirt and Support API Forward Movement

Proceeds will go community programs including the Eaton Fire Food Response Fund.

Purchase a t-shirt and support a great organization doing incredible, vital community work.

Through the rest of April, proceeds from all sales of Stay Angry shirts (and hoodies) will be donated to Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement, a Los Angeles-area based nonprofit that is working for health equity, the environment, food access, and social justice. API Forward Movement cultivates healthy, long-lasting, and vibrant Asian and Pacific Islander communities through community-centered engagement, education, and advocacy.

In addition to a variety of ongoing programs advocating for fresh food, health access, and livable communities, APIFM's Eaton Fire Food Response Fund supports immediate and long-term food needs for San Gabriel Valley community members affected by the fire. APIFM is partnering with local restaurants and non-profit organizations to provide culturally relevant cooked meals, meal vouchers, and produce bags to community members as they recover and rebuild.

Long after these devastating fires have faded from headlines, there are still good people out there doing the work on the ground. To be honest, I meant to post this fundraiser a long time ago, but like so many things, it got pushed back by... all the things. But I'm hoping you'll lend some support to API Forward Movement and order a shirt. You can also donate directly to API Forward Movement.

And to learn more API Forward Movement's work, follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Donate to 81-year-old Man Assaulted in Racist Attack

Raising awareness and support for Mark Sonuvong.



Concerned community members are fundraising support for Mark Sonouvong, the 81-year-old San Diego man who brutally assaulted in a racially motivated attack during his morning walk last week.

The assailant reportedly asked Mr. Sonouvong if he was "Chinese or Vietnamese" then knocked him to the ground and beat him. According to his son, Mr. Sonouvong was hospitalized, and continues to suffer pain in his ribs and left eye. He'll have to undergo further treatment with multiple future hospital visits.

A family friend has set up a GoFundMe to raise awareness and support for Mr. Sonouvong's medical bills. Your help is appreciated: Elderly Asian man beat in San Diego... please help!

Stand Up for Books: 2nd Annual Comedy Night

A Fundraising Event for Eastwind Books of Berkeley - Friday, June 3 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center



If you're in the Bay Area and up for some laughs for a good cause, Eastwind Books of Berkeley invites you to celebrate its 20th anniversary at Stand Up for Books, a fundraiser showcasing some of the best Asian American comedians from the Bay Area and Los Angeles. There will be food, drinks, raffle tickets and standup comedy featuring Jenny Yang, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Andrew Orolfo, and host Irene Tu.

It's happening Friday, June 3 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Here are some more details:

The Kindred Foundation presents Family Has No Boundary

Inaugural Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 3 at The Sofitel Hotel Beverly Hills



Kindred: The Foundation for Adoption is an American foundation created by adoptees Samantha Futerman and Jenna Ushkowitz. Kindred's initiative is to provide international and domestic adoptees and their families (both adoptive and biological) with services such as travel, translation, and support for those who wish to reunite; easily accessible hotlines; introduction to art and encouragement of artistic expression; and programs set in native countries to aid orphans living within the foster care and government systems.

If you're in Los Angeles next week, you're invited to attend Family Has No Boundary, the inaugural event for The Kindred Foundation, raising funds to provide worldwide aid to adoptees and their families. The evening will include food, drinks, a silent auction, and special musical performances by Jenna Ushkowitz, Sarah Hyland and Alex Newell. It's happening Tuesday, March 3 at the Sofitel Hotel Beverly Hills.

Here are some more details about the event:

Connect A Kid's 2nd Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser

Saturday, February 21 at Busby's East



Hey, LA. Connect A Kid is a mentorship program for adopted children. They are throwing their second annual fundraiser, and this year it's a comedy show, featuring acts from Amy Anderson, Kevin Shea, and many more. It's all happening Saturday, February 21, at Busby's East in Los Angeles. Here's more info:

Serve the People Institute presents "Voices From the Movement: Then, Now and Forever"

Featuring Charlie Chin and Jumakae, November 16 at Tateuchi Democracy Forum



The Serve the People Institute (SPI) is a community-driven organization that aims to share the stories of the Asian American Movement in Los Angeles. On Sunday, November 16, SPI presents "Voices from the Movement: Then, Now and Forever," a fall concert fundraiser featuring musician Charlie Chin and spoken word artist Jumakae. It's all going down at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum.

Here are some more details about the event:

Suspects arrested in San Jose road rage killing

Police have raised over $100,000 in donations for victim's family



In San Jose, police have arrested two suspects in connection with the road rage killing of 37-year-old family man Phuoc Hong Long Lam, who was fatally shot on the side of the road last month.

San Jose: Arrests made in notorious road-rage shooting that killed father of young sons

17-year-old Fidadelfo Silva Ortiz and 23-year-old Daniel Alejandro Reyes were arrested in California's Central Valley last month in connection with Lam's murder. It's not clear which suspect fired at Lam, but both were inside the car during the incident, which was sparked by a near-collision:

San Jose man shot and killed in road rage incident

Fundraiser accepting donations for the family of Phuoc Hong Long Lam



This is a tragic story out of the Bay Area, where a father was shot and killed in an apparent road rage incident in San Jose last week. Police are asking for the public's help in the investigation, and have also set up an online fundraiser accepting donations on behalf of the victim's family.

San Jose police raise nearly $45,000 to help family of road-rage victim

37-year-old Phuoc Hong Long Lam was gunned down on the road a few blocks from his home. After almost getting into a collision with another vehicle, Lam got out of his car to confront the other driver. According to police, that's when a passenger in the suspect's vehicle pulled out a gun and opened fire on Lam.

Lam would have turned 38 next week. He was the family's sole breadwinner. To help out his widow and family in their time of need, a group of San Jose police officers have set up a webpage to collect donations, and already raised over $70,000:

Who will be crowned Mr. Hyphen 2014? Glory awaits.

Saturday, April 19 at Marines' Memorial Theatre



Awwww yeah. Who will be the next Mr. Hyphen? Bay Area, join Hyphen next week to find out. Five transformative Asian American men representing six transformative community organizations will compete for the coveted crown at the 8th annual community fundraiser Mr. Hyphen 2014.

The festivities will be hosted by the one and only Kristina Wong, and will feature performances by Grammy Award winner Hollis and vocal group Anak. I have the honor of serving as a judge. Good times! It's all going down Saturday, April 19 at the historic Marines' Memorial Theatre in downtown San Francisco.

Here are some more details about the night:

Asian CineVision 2014 Charity Auction

Bid on items from playwright David Henry Hwang, producer Janet Yang and photographer/journalist Lia Chang



Asian CineVision, the excellent organization behind the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City, is kicking off the new year with a Charitybuzz auction featuring some awesome items from Asian American media/entertainment/art icons Janet Yang, David Henry Hwang, and Lia Chang. Bid on some very cool opportunities for a great cause. Here's some more information on what you're bidding on:

Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai is in need of help

Comic book creators organizing benefit auction to assist with Sharon Sakai's medical expenses


A legendary comic book creator is in need of help. Can you lend a hand?

Writer/artist Stan Sakai, the prolific creator behind Usagi Yojimbo, is in need of some financial assistance. His wife Sharon has been battling a debilitating illness that has included a long hospital stay and convalescence. She is home now but needs 24-hour care and several costly medications -- more than their insurance covers.