AAPI Empower Hour: Building Bridges
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SF Chinatown, Chinese Culture Center, 750 Kearny Street 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
Kick off 2025 with our next AAPI Empower Hour: Building Bridges, hosted at Chinese Cultural Center in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown.
This event is designed to bring professionals from the for-profit sector together with local community-based organizations (CBOs) for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community impact.
What to Expect:

Engage in meaningful networking in a beautiful, culturally-rich space.
Learn about the incredible missions of local CBOs as they share their goals and needs, from recruiting board members to increasing program awareness.
Discover opportunities to volunteer, serve on a board, or partner with organizations aligned with your values.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Chinese Cultural Center, 750 Kearny Street (3rd Floor), San Francisco

Admission Perks: Your ticket includes a delicious food box to enjoy during the event!
✨ Let's start the new year by building bridges and strengthening our community. We look forward to connecting with you!

Native Partnerships: Leveraging Resources to Advance Homeownership and Economic Development
2025-02-25 - 2025-02-27 | Tachi Palace Resort, Tachi Palace Casino Resort, 17225 Jersey Ave, Lemoore, CA, 93245, United States
Save the Date for the Native Partnership Gathering in San Joaquin Valley, California
February 25-27, 2025
The Native CDFI Network, in collaboration with NeighborWorks America, is excited to announce the Native Partnership Gathering at the Tachi Palace Resort in the San Joaquin Valley, California, from February 25-27, 2025. This gathering will focus on “Leveraging Resources to Advance Homeownership and Economic Development,” and aims to strengthen the relationships between tribes, Native CDFIs, nonprofit organizations, NeighborWorks network organizations, and other key stakeholders. Our goal is to foster collaboration and shared learning, while uplifting best practices in tribal partnerships, highlighting the success stories of Native CDFIs, and advancing solutions that promote Native homeownership and economic development.Stay tuned for more details, including registration information and an agenda for the event. We look forward to seeing you in the San Joaquin Valley and building meaningful connections to help strengthen Native communities. Mark your calendars now for this important event.

ASIAN, Inc. 54th Anniversary Gala
2025-10-03 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, 999 California St, San Francisco, 94108, United States
In these times of profound change and uncertainty, standing together has never been more important. Our 2025 gala theme, “Toward a More Perfect Union,” reflects ASIAN, Inc.’s unwavering commitment to unity, collaboration, and the power of community. We draw strength from the leaders, partners, and neighbors who push boundaries every day to build a brighter future. For details, please email gala@asianinc.org or call (415) 928-5910 x168.

10/4/2025 MOHCD Orientation (Cantonese --In person) 三藩市政府購屋計劃介紹會 (粵語——現場講座)
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | ASIAN, Inc., 1167 Mission St, San Francisco, 94103, United States
講座簡介:

歡迎參加免費MOHCD三藩市政府購屋計劃介紹會。通過參加此介紹會您可以了解三藩市各項購屋援助計劃的要求和申請流程，從而評估自己的申請資格。

講座內容:
三藩市的各項首次購屋援助計劃，包括低於市價可負擔房屋計劃(BMR)、首期貸款援助貸款計劃(DALP)、城市第二貸款計劃(CSLP) 等等！

各項計劃的要求和資格：

收入計算
資產測試
貸款要求
抽籤優先
如何申請

現場講座地址：1167 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
現場講座日期及時間：10/4/2025，上午10點到12點

Plate by Plate SF
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | SF Design Center Galleria, 101 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Project by Project (PbP) invites you to join for an unforgettable evening at Plate by Plate – San Francisco, where top chefs, culinary brands, beverage concepts, community organizations, and leaders from across the Bay Area will gather to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) philanthropy and the local nonprofit community. In addition to enjoying premium tastings from 30+ food and beverage partners, guests will enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and more.
Plate by Plate is PbP’s signature annual fundraising event, featuring a specially-curated collection of the finest restaurants and beverage vendors across the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, Plate by Plate will be held at San Francisco Design Center Galleria, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of the city, featuring a multi-floor architecture fit for an evening of luxury and style. The event will be attended by fan-favorite culinary partners as well as many new vendors with unique bites, sips, and desserts to try!

VIP Admission: 6pm

General Admission: 7pm

Last Admission to Plate by Plate: 8:30pm

Check out last year’s Plate by Plate recap video here! Proceeds from this year’s event will support Project by Project’s mission of developing a pipeline of AAPI leaders through innovative philanthropy, as well as Project by Project’s annual theme of community development and its 2025 beneficiary partner, ASIAN, Inc.!
With the purchase of every ticket to Plate by Plate, Project by Project will donate directly to ASIAN, Inc., helping to provide affordable housing, business development, and financial independence to Asian Americans and other socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

Preserving Home Ownership in Hayward: Heart of the Bay
2025-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Hayward Public Library, 888 C Street, Hayward, CA, 94541, United States
🏠 Preserving Home Ownership in Hayward: Heart of the Bay
📅 Tuesday, October 14 | 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hayward Public Library | 888 C Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Across California, home ownership is often seen as a pathway to stability yet for many Hayward families, hidden risks like deed theft, predatory HOA practices, inheritance disputes, and language barriers threaten that dream.
Join us for an on-site community forum bringing together attorneys, advocates, and homeowners to explore these challenges and share practical steps to protect family homes. Together, we’ll highlight why preserving home ownership strengthens not just families, but entire communities.

Milpitas Job & Resource Fair
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | Milpitas Innovation Campus, 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join Us at the Milpitas Job & Resource Fair!
ASIAN, Inc. will be joining Milpitas United School District to share free, community-focused information on workplace rights and protections. Whether you’re a job seeker, worker, or employer, our team will provide important resources on local wage laws, workplace protections, and legal assistance services available in Santa Clara County.
Milpitas Innovation Campus, 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd. B115, Milpitas, CA
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Stop by our table to pick up multilingual resources, ask questions, and learn how you or your workplace can stay informed and empowered.

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Webinar #1 – North Bay
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Zoom Webinar (Online)
View this information online in English
在網上查看中文版詳情
Ver la información en línea en español
After more than two years of public discussion, technical analysis and refinement, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ for review and comment. The plan contains 35 strategies representing public policies and investments that can be implemented in the Bay Area by 2050 to help the region build more homes, reduce commute times, and create vibrant downtowns and natural areas for everyone to enjoy. The plan’s strategies also aim to keep people safe from natural hazards, support a strong economy and provide stable housing for those who need it most.
Unique to this plan cycle is the parallel Transit 2050+ planning effort, which has culminated in the first-of-its-kind plan to re-envision the future of Bay Area public transit, in partnership with transit operators across the region.
The Draft Plan, along with the Draft Implementation Plan and various supplemental reports, are all available for review and comment.
Read Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the supplemental reports at planbayarea.org/draftplan and submit your comments by December 18.
Opportunities to Participate
Webinars

Webinar #1 – North Bay
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
12-1:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/northbaywebinar

Webinar ID: 892 3077 8001
Passcode: [REDACTED]
888-788-0099 US Toll Free

Webinar #2 – West Bay
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/westbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 831 4140 5598
Passcode: [REDACTED]
888-788-0099 US Toll Free
Webinar #3 – South Bay
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/southbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 822 2561 7467
Passcode: [REDACTED]
888-788-0099 US Toll Free
Webinar #4 – East Bay
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/eastbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 869 8283 4999
Passcode: [REDACTED]
888-788-0099 US Toll Free

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Webinar #2 – West Bay
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Zoom Webinar (Online)

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Webinar #3 – South Bay
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Zoom Webinar (Online)

MOHCD Homebuyer Program Orientation (Online - English)
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | CA
MOHCD Homebuyer Program Orientation (English)
Join us for a free2-hour orientation to learn about San Francisco homebuyer programs offered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) and decide if you want to move forward with the remaining homebuyer education. The orientation provides an overview of affordable city programs, including eligibility requirements, down payment assistance, the application process, lottery preferences, and more!

How to Join: Zoom Webinar
Registration Link: https://asian-inc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JnifantESkWzJpYGEucXBA

For any question, please send an email to housing.counseling@asianinc.org.

Topics

Benefits & Responsibilities of Homeownership
MOHCD Homebuyer Programs
Below Market Rate Homes
Down Payment Assistance

Language
This orientation is conducted in English.

Post-Purchase Workshop : Home Maintenance (Online-Cantonese) 購屋後講座: 家居維護 (綫上-粵語)
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | CA
The workshop offers guidance to new homeowners on various aspects of homeownership, including financial planning, home maintenance, Homeowners Associations(HOAs), and emergency preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of budgeting, understanding HOA responsibilities and governance, conducting home repairs and improvements, and keeping records for effective maintenance and financial stability.
該講座為新屋主提供了關於房屋所有權的各種方面的指導，包括財務規劃、家居維護、房屋業主委員會（HOA）和緊急應對等。强調了預算編制的重要性，理解HOA的責任和管理，進行家居維護和改善，以及保留記錄以實現有效的維護和財務穩定性。

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Webinar #4 – East Bay
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Zoom Webinar (Online)

AAPI Empower Hour: Mindful Connections
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Mr. Mahjong’s, 260 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
​Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community!
AAPI Empower Hour: Mindful Connections brings together friends, colleagues, and community members to network, unwind, and support mental health awareness in the AAPI community.
​🎟 Your $10 ticket includes:

​Light bites and access to a vibrant networking event

​The chance to meet local nonprofit leaders and learn about volunteer and board opportunities

​A meaningful way to give back – 20% of drink proceeds from the night will be generously donated by Mr. Mahjong to support Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS).

​🧠 About RAMS:
RAMS is a nonprofit organization providing culturally competent, community-based mental health services and programs that support wellness and resilience in the AAPI community.
​📍 Location: Mr. Mahjong’s, San Francisco
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
​Come meet inspiring people, enjoy great food and drinks, and take action to strengthen our community.
​🤝 Event Partners:

​RAMS

​ASIAN, Inc.

​Wah Mei

​Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco

​Sunset Chinese Cultural District

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Public Hearing #1 – MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee
2025-11-14 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
View this information online in English
在網上查看中文版詳情
Ver la información en línea en español
After more than two years of public discussion, technical analysis and refinement, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ for review and comment. The plan contains 35 strategies representing public policies and investments that can be implemented in the Bay Area by 2050 to help the region build more homes, reduce commute times, and create vibrant downtowns and natural areas for everyone to enjoy. The plan’s strategies also aim to keep people safe from natural hazards, support a strong economy and provide stable housing for those who need it most.
Unique to this plan cycle is the parallel Transit 2050+ planning effort, which has culminated in the first-of-its-kind plan to re-envision the future of Bay Area public transit, in partnership with transit operators across the region.
The Draft Plan, along with the Draft Implementation Plan and various supplemental reports, are all available for review and comment.
Read Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the supplemental reports at planbayarea.org/draftplan and submit your comments by December 18.
Opportunities to Participate
Public Hearings

Public Hearing #1 – MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee
Friday, November 14, 2025
9:40 a.m.
Bay Area Metro Center -or- Zoom
Boardroom, 1st Floor
375 Beale Street, San Francisco

Instructions to join by Zoom
Note: Meeting start time may vary.

Public Hearing #2 – Fremont
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6 p.m.
Olive Hyde Art Center and Gallery -or- Zoom
123 Washington Boulevard, Fremont
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/drafthearing2
Webinar ID: 875 7625 3306
Passcode: [REDACTED]
888 788 0099 US Toll Free
Public Hearing #3 – Novato
Thursday, December 4, 2025
6 p.m.
Novato Oaks Inn -or- Zoom
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

215 Alameda del Prado, Novato
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/drafthearing3
Webinar ID: 898 0347 9624
888 788 0099 US Toll Free

First-Time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop (Online English Workshop)
2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Zoom Webinar (Online)
By attending the First-time Homebuyer Education & Certification Workshop, you can learn about the basic requirements of mortgage and how to improve credit and financial management skills. In addition, you can learn the steps to buy a house, including shopping for a home, making an offer and the closing period, so that you can make better preparations before buying a house!

Workshop Fee: Free
How to Join: Zoom Webinar ( the meeting details will be provided upon registration confirmation)
Registration Link: https://asian-inc.zoom.us/meeting/register/6wRzfawNQbaXifltpjyObw

Workshop Topics

The Importance of Credit and Financial Management
Basic Requirements of Mortgage
Knowledge of Real Estate
Steps to Buy A House

How to Get An Education Completion Letter

Complete the 2-hour SFMOHCD Homebuyer Orientation (Only for participation in the San Francisco Housing Assistance Program)
Complete the 6-hour First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Complete the 2-hour Homebuyer Counseling Section

Workshop Details
Sections
The workshop is held in two sections, with an hour break in between. You must attend both sections.

Section I: 10 am – 1 pm
Section II: 2 pm – 5 pm

Language
The workshop is conducted in English.

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Public Hearing #2 – Fremont
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Olive Hyde Art Center, 123 Washington Boulevard, Fremont, CA, 94539, United States

Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ Is Here: Public Hearing #3 – Novato
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado, Novato, CA, 94949, United States
