Press Release: 2nd Annual Citizenship Grant Offered by Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Nonprofit
Citizenship Grant Offered by Los Angeles Asian Pacific American Nonprofit
LOS ANGELES – Organization of Chinese Americans-Greater Los Angeles chapter (OCA-GLA) is awarding a $675 naturalization grant to assist to one qualified individual in the L.A. County in applying for U.S. citizenship. This one-time grant will provide financial assistance towards application fees, while also giving the recipient the opportunity to receive assistance from the Asian Pacific American Legal Center throughout the naturalization process. “OCA-GLA is proud to be able to offer the Mentored Path to Citizenship Grant again this year. The Great Recession has affected so many in our nation, including working-class immigrants. Now more than ever, financial assistance to worthy and deserving immigrants is needed to ensure that the American Dream is still attainable.” said OCA-GLA president Bryant Yang. “Applying for citizenship can be a complicated process. We want to do what we can to help all interested individuals ” said APALC executive director Stewart Kwoh. Mrs. and Mr. Cabobos, who were last year’s recipients of the grant, felt that the grant was incredibly helpful to their path of citizenship, and welcomed the collaboration of the two Asian Pacific American non-profit organizations. “Mentored Path to Citizenship Grant is a great way to acquire U.S. Citizenship. OCA-GLA in partnership with APALC really helps less fortunate immigrants like us.” The written application, which may be found on www.oca-gla.org or by calling the office at 213-250-9888, is due on September 17th, 2010. Applicants must show proof of residency in Los Angeles County and demonstrate eligibility to become a U.S. citizen. Candidates will be interviewed in a confidential screening process by OCA-GLA with assistance by APALC. Founded in 1973, Organization of Chinese Americans is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Since its 1991 inception, OCA-GLA has worked with partners like APALC to assist the greater L.A. area in community projects while also fostering a sense of civic duty and awareness. For further questions, please contact OCA-GLA’s office at (213) 250-9888. Written inquiries may be sent to 1145 Wilshire Blvd., 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and emails may be directed to info@oca-gla.org.
East West Player’s Next Generation Community Night
OCA-GLA is proud to be a Community Co-Sponsor…
Food & Fun!
What: East West Player’s Next Generation Community Night
An Evening of Two One-Act Musicals
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EWP’s fresh staging of these two beloved one-act musicals speak to anyone who has fall in love, been in love or lost love. Gal or Guy, Stephen Sondheim’s witty candor and Jason Robert Brown’s soulful honesty is sure to resonate. Join us for an evening of laughter, love and witty company.
All under the glow of beautiful music! (and the buzz of free beer by Next Gen Beer Partner Bud Light Lime)
When:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
7:00PM FREE Pizza, Soda and Beer with Music Selektah DJ De LA
8:00PM Performance of “MARRY ME A LITTLE” and “THE LAST FIVE YEARS”
Where:David Henry Hwang Theater
120 Judge John Aiso
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Why:Because you deserve to eat and be entertained
Tickets:
$50 Orchestra; $45 Balcony
$5 off for Students, $10 off for groups 15+
OCA-GLA members USE PROMO CODE APA43 for $10 off your tickets!
$1 opportunity drawing tickets available 1 hour before performance time
Opportunity Drawing Prizes:
Nintendo DS, DVD’s – Thunder Cats (Season 1), Las Vegas (Season 1), The Office (Season 2) & more, Spa Gift Basket, Cocktail Gift Basket, Family Gift Basket
Spread the Word & Win:
Help us spread the word and win free entries to our Next Generation Community Night Opportunity Drawing. Send this e-flyer in its entirety to at least 10 of your friends, and you’ll automatically win a free entry into the opportunity drawing. Here’s how:
- Forward this eflyer in its entirety to at least 10 of your friends
- CC a copy of that email to marketing@eastwestplayers.
org. This is how we keep track of how many opportunity drawing tickets you are entitled so remember to keep your friends full email address visible. Only direct forwards will be considered as valid entries. - Print out a copy of that email, bring it to the Next Generation Community Night to redeem your opportunity drawing ticket(s)! It’s as simple as that.
Event Sponsors:
- OCA – GLA – Organization of Chinese Americans, Greater Los Angeles
- OCA – OC – Organization of Chinese Americans, Orange County
- NAAAP – National Association of Asian American Professionals
- YGAP – Young Generation Asian Professionals
- APALS – Asian Pacific American Legislative Staff
- APEX – The Asian Professional Exchange
For more information, please call East West Players at (213) 625-7000 or visit www.EastWestPlayers.org
“Who Killed Vincent Chin?” at the 25th Annual LA Asian Pacific Film Festival
| May 2, 2009 | ||
| 4:00 pm | to | 6:00 pm |
OCA-GLA is proud to be a Community Co-Presenter for the screening of the timeless and thought-provoking film, “WHO KILLED VINCENT CHIN?”, at the 25th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
A limited number of discounted pre-sale tickets are available to OCA-GLA members for $7 each ($5 off the general admission rate of $12). Please email Ed Lew at edlew@oca-gla.org if you would like to purchase discounted tickets.
“WHO KILLED VINCENT CHIN?”
On June 9 1982, at the height of anti-Japanese fervor in the U.S., Vincent Chin, a Chinese American draftsman, was bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat by two autoworkers, Ronald Ebens and Michael Nitz. Chin had been celebrating the last days of his bachelorhood in a Detroit bar when he got into an altercation with Ebens and Nitz. When Ebens and Nitz were sentenced to pay a fine and put on probation without having to serve jail sentences, the Asian American community rallied to bring the case to federal court, claiming that Ebens and Nitz violated Chin’s civil rights.
Christine Choy and Renee Tajima’s Academy Award-nominated documentary explores the Vincent Chin story, raising questions about the complexity of race relations, immigrant life, and labor hostilities during a period of U.S. auto industry recession and a “trade war” with Japan. The filmmakers offer no conclusions of their own, but through a combination of news footage and interviews with witnesses, Chin’s family, and Ebens and Nitz and their families, they weave a nuanced and thought-provoking story.
(USA, 1987) Video, 89 min, Color, Documentary, English
For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit:
http://www.vconline.org/
We hope to see you there!
Asian Pacific American Friends of the Theatre latest programs
Please join OCA-GLA family and friends for the following APAFT theatre parties!
Sun, 4/26 3 pm for “Bronzeville”
BRONZEVILLE tells a story of an African American family during WWII that moves from the south to the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles to rent the properties that were vacated by Japanese Americans who were ordered to “relocation” camps against their will. When this family discovers a young Japanese American who has refused to be reloaccted, will they help him or turn him in?
Price: $40 p/person includes ticket + post performance reception and a discussion w/Writers and director
Location: LATC, 514 Spring St. Los Angeles, cA 90013
RSVP: Deadline 4/15 | Checks payable to “APAFT” to The Phan Law Group, 6080 Center Dr. 6th fl. Los Angeles, CA 90045; attn: Katie Tokoshige
Thurs, 5/21 8 pm for “Ain’t Misbehavin”
At the height of the historic Harlen Renaissance, venues like The Cotton Club were jumpin’ to a new beat called “swing”. Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a rollicking, finger snapping, toe tapping, Tony Award (copyrighted) winning revue – a tribue to the black entertainers of the early 1900′s that centers on the music of one of the most prolific musicians of the time.
Price: $85 orchestra or$72 rear orchestra
Location: Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grande Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012
RSVP: Deadline 4/27 | Checks payable to “APAFT” to The Phan Law Group, 6080 Center Dr. 6th fl. Los Angeles, CA 90045; attn: Katie Tokoshige
For more information concerning these programs or to join the APAFT mailing, please email apaft.list@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 East West Player’s Next Generation Community Night IXNAY
| February 25, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
http://www.eastwestplayers.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
East West Player’s Next Generation Community Night
IXNAY
7:00PM Free Pizza, Soda & Music Selektah DJ De LA
8:00PM IXNAY
9:45PM Opportunity Drawing by Paul Kikuchi; Directed by Jeff Liu
What happens when a not-so model minority Japanese American decides to
ixnay his Next Life? Find out in this hilarious new satire about the
colorful characters that make up Asian America.All that’s missing now is you! Join us for a Fabulous Night at the
theatre. It won’t be the same without you.
Tickets
$35 Orchestra; $30 Balcony
$1 Raffle tickets are available 1 hour before performance time!
APA Community get $10 off with code “APA43″ use it on-line on over the phone!
Event Sponsors:
Asian Pacific American Legislative Staff (APALS)
Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP)
Organization of Chinese Americans – Greater Los Angeles (OCA-GLA)
Organization of Chinese Americans – Orange County (OCA-OC)
The National Association of Asian American Professionals – Orange
County (NAAAP-OC)
Help us spread the word and win free entries to our Next Generation
Community Night Opportunity Drawing. Send this e-flyer in its entirety
to at least 10 of your friends, and you’ll automatically win a free
entry into the opportunity drawing. Here’s how:
1) Forward this eflyer in its entirety to at least 10 of your friends
2) CC a copy of that email to marketing@eastwestplayers.org. This
is how we keep track of how many opportunity drawing tickets you are
entitled so remember to keep your friends full email address visible.
Only direct forwards will be considered as valid entries.
3) Print out a copy of that email, bring it to the Next
Generation Community Night to redeem your opportunity drawing
ticket(s)! It’s as simple as that.
Employment Opportunity from OCA-GLA : Program Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: President
HOURS: 0.5 FTE Part Time, 20 Hours Per Week
COMPENSATION: $1,200/month plus health benefits stipend
STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSTING DATE: January 1, 2009
POSITION SUMMARY: The OCA – Greater Los Angeles Chapter (OCA-GLA) historically founded as the Organization of Chinese Americans - Greater Los Angeles Chapter (OCA-GLA), is seeking a versatile, dynamic, and skilled individual to support the efforts of the community programming currently overseen by the board of directors.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills, able to balance several projects and numerous supervisors. The main goal of the Program Coordinator will assist the OCA-GLA President and board of directors in the execution of events and projects.
Please mail, fax, or email your Cover Letter, Resume, 3 References, and Writing Samples to:
OCA-GLA
1145 Wilshire Blvd., 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attn: Recruiting
Phone: (213) 250-9888
Fax: (213) 250-9898
OCA-GLA is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: January 23, 2009
OCA-GLA will begin scheduling interviews for the first week of February 2009.
Please click here for more information: Program Coordinator
OCA COMMENDS APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL SHINSEKI TO LEAD VETERANS AFFAIRS
Washington, DC – On December 7, 2008, President-elect Barack Obama announced that retired General Eric Shinseki will be his appointee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. OCA, a national Asian Pacific American social justice organization, applauds the selection of Shinseki, who, if confirmed, will become the first Asian Pacific American to hold this post.
“OCA is pleased that President-elect Obama has added General Shinseki to his talented and diverse Cabinet,” said OCA National President Ginny Gong. “Upon his confirmation, we look forward to working with General Shinseki to acknowledge and serve all our veterans.”
In 2003, OCA honored General Shinseki in his home state of Hawaii for his public service and dedication to the country and to the Asian Pacific American community with the OCA Spirit of America Award during OCA’s 30th Annual National Convention.
Shinseki is a former Army Chief of Staff and 38-year Army veteran who served two combat tours in Vietnam. He is the highest ranked Asian Pacific American military official in the history of the United States.
“OCA has a long-standing commitment to serving and honoring our veterans, including the countless Asian Pacific American soldiers who served the United States from the Civil War to World War II to the Iraq War,” said Michael Lin, OCA executive director. “OCA strongly believes General Shinseki’s appointment affirms not only his personal sacrifices for the United States, but the contributions of Asian Pacific American veterans throughout history.”
About OCA
Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a national organization dedicated to the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Through its 81 chapters and college affiliates, OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of APAs in the United State
OCA-OC, NAAAP-OC, and YGAP Holiday Toy Drive Networking Mixer
OCA-OC, NAAAP-OC, and YGAP Holiday Toy Drive Networking Mixer
OCA-OC, NAAAP-OC and YGAP cordially invite you to our Holiday Toy
Drive Networking Mixer
Event Date: Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 6:00-9:00pm
Event Location: South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC)
9 Truman St (corner of Truman & Roosevelt) Irvine, CA 92620
We encourage everyone to bring a toy donation. All toy donations will
go to Santa Ana Clinic.
A great chance to give back to the community and network with other
professionals in Orange County.
Appetizers, Refreshments, Games, Networking And More!
RSVP by registering online at http://www.naaapoc.org by December 8th,
2008 to guarantee admission.
Regular admission: $15
Discounted admission: $5 with a toy donation (new and unwrapped toys
only. $10 value minimum please)
For more info, please contact:
Dominique Nguyen – dominique@naaapoc. org Ellen Lu – contact@ocaoc.org Ted Ushirogata – ted@ygap.org
OCA-OC http://www.oca- oc.org
NAAAP-OC http://www.naaapoc.org
YGAP http://www.ygap.org
9th Annual Holiday Toy Drive at JANM
| December 4, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
9th Annual Holiday Toy Drive and Reception
Come and join us as we celebrate the holiday season! Join us for refreshments, holiday spirit, and good cheer to benefit local charities. You will definitely brighten a child’s holiday outlook by donating toys.
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008
Time: 6-9 pm
Place: Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
ADMISSION: Unwrapped Toy worth at least $15 or minimum donation of $15
(No Violent Toys, please.)
There will be food, beverages and entertainment. Please see the flyer for additional details.
Toys collected will be distributed to the following nonprofit organizations:
Asian Pacific Women’s Center (APWC) – domestic violence transitional housing
Asian Youth Center (AYC)
Center for Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) – domestic violence transitional housing
Chinatown Service Center (CSC)
Korean Health Education Information & Research (KHEIR)
Korean Youth and Community Center (KYCC)
Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC)
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)
Thai Health and Information Services (THAIS)
CTG APAFT Theatre Party December 5, 2008 6:30PM
Please join APAFT, OCA-GLA and friends for a great evening of theatre at the play adaptation of the best-selling novel and major motion picture. Family bonds transcends history between four Chinese American women and their Chinese-born mothers.
CTG APAFT Theatre Party
Friday December 5, 2008 6:30PM
**Reception and Light Buffet @ 6:30 – 7:30pm
**Performance @ 8:00 pm
PRICE:$35 per person for orchestra level (regular price $45)
~Artist Talk-back immediately following the performance
RSVP YOUR TICKETS!
call EWP at 213.625.7000 or go to eastwestplayer.org
(don’t forget to mention promo code: APA43)
