Jun 07,2016

One Voice Civic Engagement Fair

ACDC collaborated with various APIA organizations in Nevada to host the first One Voice Civic Engagement Fair held at the RAPACD Cultural Center by Lorenzi Park. An event to promote voter registration, voter education, and health awareness. Event attendees were able to do on-site voter registration. Cultural performances were part of the event program as well as having a food truck outside the RAPACD cultural center. Running candidates for various government positions also came out to the event to engage with voters. One Voice is a name given to represent various APIA organizations in the Nevada community (including ACDC). As a collaborative effort, this is the first event by "One Read More

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May 26,2016

APIASF Fundraiser

Founder, Vida Lin and Assoicate Director, Marc Matsuo were involved in a committee to launch the very first APIASF Fundraiser in Las Vegas. Based in Washington, D.C., the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest non-profit provider of college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). APIASF creates opportunities for students to access, complete, and succeed after post-secondary education; thereby developing future leaders who will excel in their careers, serve as role models in their communities, and will ultimately contribute to a more vibrant America. Since 2003, APIASF has distributed nearly $90 million in scholarships to AAPI students across the country and in the Read More

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Mar 19,2016

Mock Caucus

A community event held at the Chinese American Group community center about the process of caucusing in Nevada. Over 100 people attended the event. A representative of the Republican party explained the caucusing process for the Republicans. A representative of the Democratic party explained the caucusing process for the Democrats. An interactive session was held using 2 candidate examples, Chewbacca and Yoda. Several members in the community also provided input on their experience of voting for first-time voters in the audience. Overall, the event was well-executed from the collaboration of different community partners to make this event possible. Attendees stayed throughout the whole event to learn both the Republican and Democratic Read More

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Mar 14,2016

Get Out To Vote 2016

An advocacy project by the Asian Community Development Council to get more Nevada residents registered as a voter and get involved with statewide voting. Outreach was done by having voting tables at community events, college campus, and employee areas in Casino properties. Youth voter engagement was done by presenting at the beginning of Government Class and student groups in high schools. This campaign has registered over 2100 people. Corporate Outreach Voting booths were set in employee areas at various casino properties to engage casino workers to register as a voter. Voting booths were also set up at non-casino properties. Community Outreach Voting booths were set at various community events as well Read More

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Feb 21,2016

Health Fair

Over the weekend, a Health Fair was organized to assist senior citizens with flu shots and resources available for them. The event was held at the Chinese American Group community center. Pre-event set up. Flu shots were sponsored by Walgreens. Some resources offered at the event ranged from health care benefits to affordable costs with utility. Community members were also offered to register as a voter during the event. Asian Community Development Council assisted with event execution and had volunteers assisting with translations.

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Oct 02,2015

2015 College Readiness Bootcamp

On September 26th, the Asian Community Development Council and OCA Las Vegas hosted the 2015 College Readiness Bootcamp at UNLV. A one day bootcamp featuring several workshops and amazing speakers that gave guidance for high school students on how to prepare for college. Some workshop topics that were selected for this year were not ordinary information that high school students would have known about getting ready to select the college they want to attend. Over 100 students and parents registered online to attend this event.Students had opportunities to attend various workshops. Each workshop had a panel of experienced individuals who have had a variety of experience. This year's selection of bootcamp topics were: Read More

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Aug 24,2015

College Readiness Bootcamp 2015

On September 26th, the Asian Community Development Council and OCA Las Vegas hosted the 2015 College Readiness Bootcamp at UNLV. A one day bootcamp featuring several workshops and amazing speakers that gave guidance for high school students on how to prepare for college. Some workshop topics that were selected for this year were not ordinary information that high school students would have known about getting ready to select the college they want to attend. Over 160 students and parents registered online to attend this event. Workshop Topics Students had opportunities to attend various workshops. Each workshop had a panel of experienced individuals who have had a variety of experience. This Read More

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