OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
We are thankful to our community supporters in and around Southern California, Northern California, and on the National level. These organizations have been so unconditionally inclusive, inviting us to their events, and participating with us at our own events and group meetings. Through the kindness of their spirits, generosity with their time and volunteerism, resource sharing, assistance with promoting the growth of our SGV API PFLAG support group, they have been a part of increasing our visibility to Asian, Pacific-Islanders, and South Asian parents, families, allies, and API LGBTQ individuals. Their continued support is greatly appreciated. The sustainability of the SGV API PFLAG mission and vision is bolstered by our dedicated team of family volunteers and our community supporters.
The following are these organizations who continue to grace us with their collaboration:
(For more info, click on organization's name or logo to link to their websites)
The following are these organizations who continue to grace us with their collaboration:
(For more info, click on organization's name or logo to link to their websites)
apiequalityla.org
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Founded in 2005, API Equality-LA has been a tireless advocate in the Greater Los Angeles Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities for fair treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and marriage equality for same-sex couples.
APIELA's coalition has brought together veteran and newer activists who represent the ethnic, linguistic, age, professional, and gender diversity in the Asian American community. API Equality-LA has garnered tremendous broad-based support, including the endorsements of more than 50 organizations and numerous community leaders. Every year, our dedicated volunteers have one-on-one conversations with thousands of Asian voters about marriage equality, participate in parades and protests, reach out to ethnic media, build bridges to faith communities, and organize educational events on a broad array of social justice issues of importance to API LGBT people. |
2014 APIELA Staff
Left to Right:
Community Organizer: Tran Le Executive Director: Eileen Ma Program Director: Brian Nguyen |
barangayla.org
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Founded in 1990, Barangay LA is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning Filipinos; to meet and discuss concerns relevant to being Filipino and LGBTQ; to foster positive self-esteem; and to advocate on behalf of its members and the LGBTQ community of Los Angeles.
President: Adrian Songcuan Vice-President: Nina Garcia Director of Membership: Brian Ilagan Director of Advocacy: John Lopez Signature of Events: Darv Dayondon |
2014 Barangay LA Board
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apaitonline.org
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Founded in 1987, the Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team (APAIT) Health Center mmission is to positively impact the quality of life for medically under-served communities living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and other health disparities through culturally competent and linguistically appropriate programs in Southern CA.
Chief Executive Officer: Jury Candelario |
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The Asian Pacific Islander Pride Council is a network of Asian and Pacific Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer organizations and alliances whose mission is to provide and cultivate support, resources and advocacy to the Asian Pacific Islander, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and mainstream communities of Southern California.
Participating organizations include: APAIT, API-Equality LA, Barangay LA, GAPSN, Chinese Rainbow Association, PFLAG-Los Angeles, KUE, Satrang, SGV API PFLAG President: Adrian Songcuan (Barangay LA) V/P: Michelle Lee (KUE) Secretary: Erikson Herbas (GAPSN) Treasurer: Jesse Mandapat (APAIT) |
chinarainbow.org
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The Chinese Rainbow Association (CRA), a gay Chinese social support organization, is based in Los Angeles, California. CRA was established by volunteers to address the unique needs of the gay Chinese community in the southern California area in 1996. CRA's mission is to promote friendship and unity, provide assistance, foster social and political awareness, and enhance positive self-image among the gay Chinese. Many of our members are immigrants and CRA is striving to become a home for members away from home.
Chair: Andre Ting |
sfvjacl.weebly.com
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The Japanese American Citizens League is a national nonprofit organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and prejudice. Board members and general membership of the SF Valley JACL are multigenerational, multiethnic, and draw from neighborhoods across SF Valley from Pacoima to Porter Ranch. The Board includes veterans of the Japanese American Redress Movement and the struggle for LGBT rights, countless educators, cultural workers, law enforcement, and current students.
President: Harold Kameya |
Harold Kameya
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kue-la.org
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Korean-Americans United for Equality (KUE) is an alliance of multigenerational straight and LGBTQI Korean-Americans committed to promoting sexual and gender equality.
KUE is currently striving towards the three following goals:
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vietroc.org
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VROC is a community-based organization founded by Vietnamese-Americans with a diverse prism of sexual orientations and gender identities. Through engagement, education, advocacy, and supportive services, VROC aims to empower our communities for a more equitable, safe, and unified Vietnamese diaspora and expand its voice in the broader society.
Board of Directors Co-Chairs: Hieu Nguyen, Joee Truong Spokesperson: Van Truong Phuc Treasurer: Tai Phan Secretary: Nam Nguyen Public Relations: Peterson Pham Youth Advisors: Lucy Ngo, Tim Truong Parent Advisors: Ha Nguyen, Hai Nguyen |
2014 Viet-ROC Board
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satrang.org
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Formed in 1997, Satrang is the only volunteer organization of its kind, with the mission of serving the needs of the South Asian Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Questioning (SA LGBTIQQ) population in Southern California. Through education, collaboration, and outreach we are committed to creating awareness of and a place for individuals of queer/alternative sexualities and gender orientations in the South Asian and larger community.
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South Asian Network (SAN) was founded in 1990 to provide an open forum for people of South Asian origin to gather and discuss social, economic, and political issues affecting the community, with the goal of raising awareness, engagement and advocacy among community members leading to an empowered and active community.
As the South Asian American community continues to grow, SAN is committed to challenging systems of oppression and inequality, building solidarities with other communities, and achieving economic, political, and human rights of all communities. |
lifeworksla.org
Director: Michael Ferrera
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LifeWorks is the youth development and mentoring program of the LA Gay & Lesbian Center. They offer one on one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 12-24. LifeWorks' goal is to help LGBTQ youth to realize their goals and dreams with a safe space, positive and affirming role models, and workshops & activities that are fun and educational.
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Click on bold face chapter names to link to their website.
PFLAG NationalExecutive Director:
Jody Huckaby Deputy Executive Director: Elizabeth Kohm Southern Pacific (S. CA, HI) Regional Director: Barbara Pisetsky Mid-Pacific (N. CA, NV) Regional Director: Lori Hawkins Field & Policy Manager (West Region): Cesar Hernandez CA Board of Directors: Marsha Aizumi Dr. Steve Krantz Samuel Thoron |
PFLAG National
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PFLAG Pasadena
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PFLAG Los Angeles
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PFLAG Long Beach, Orange Co. & South Orange County
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lagaycenter.org
Chief Executive Officer: Lorri Jean
Chief of Staff: Darrel Cummings |
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center provides a broad array of services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, welcoming nearly a quarter-million client visits from ethnically diverse youth and adults each year.
Through its Jeffrey Goodman Special Care Clinic and on-site pharmacy, the Center offers free and low-cost health, mental health, HIV/AIDS medical care and HIV/STD testing and prevention. The Center also offers legal, social, cultural, and educational services, with unique programs for seniors, families and youth, including a 24-bed transitional living program for homeless youth. |
apifamilypride.org
Located in the San Francisco/ Bay Area
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API-Family Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to end the isolation of API families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members through support, education, and dialog. We provide one-on-one sessions with parents; connect parents with others who speak their language; conduct workshops at high schools, colleges, and adult gatherings; set-up information booths at street fairs; and interact with other organizations’ health and diversity programs. We have developed resources that have found their way into over 10,000 homes, schools and universities.
Board of Director Contacts: Belinda Dronkers-Laureta, John Dronkers-Laureta |
modelsofpride.org
SGV API PFLAG has participated yearly at Models of Pride Conferences held at the University of Southern California
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Models of Pride (MOP) is a free one-day conference that focuses on the concerns and interests of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth up to age 24, and their allies. Words like camaraderie, safety and a strong sense of belonging have been used by hundreds of youth to describe this annual conference. The Models of Pride conference is filled with workshops, a resource fair, exciting entertainment, food, a dance, and lots of new friends. By breaking the conference into tracks, we’ve provided something for everyone! This year we have a YOUTH TRACK and a COLLEGE TRACK for students. We also have a PARENT TRACK where parents and guardians can access information and resources, and ask questions in a safe and supportive environment. And for a nominal fee, Models of Pride also offers a PROFESSIONAL TRACK for service providers and educators looking to enrich their skills to support our community.
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thelavendereffect.org
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The Lavender Effect is a nonprofit organization formed by members of the Los Angeles LGBTQ community to celebrate their heritage and inspire future generations. They are committed to advancing the future of LGBTQ history and culture. Its ultimate goal is to create a state-of-the-art LGBTQ museum that will be among the foremost educational and entertainment institutions in Southern California.
Founding Executive/ Creative Director: Andy Sacher Executive Advisor: Ken Taylor |
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nqapia.org
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) is a federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Organizations. NQAPIA seeks to build the capacity of local LGBT AAPI organizations, invigorate grassroots organizing, developer leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias. NQAPIA is a project of the Tides Center.
Co-Director (Programs): Ben de Guzman Co-Director (Fundraising): Glenn Magpantay |