The
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health,
and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific
Islanders in Orange County, California. Established
in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's
opportunities through service, education, advocacy,
organizing and research. These community-driven activities
seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define
and control their lives and the future of their community.
PATH
for Women Scholarship Fund for Pacific Islander Students
REACH US – Promoting Access to Health for Pacific
Islander and Southeast Asian Women (PATH for Women),
a breast and cervical cancer program working to address
disparities among Asian and Pacific Islander communities,
is offering the PATH for Women Scholarship Fund to
Pacific Islander high school seniors and undergraduate
college students who demonstrate significant merit
in academics, workplace, and community with an interest
in the health field. Five students will be selected
to receive a $1,000 scholarship to offset their expenses
at a two- or four-year accredited institution.
Eligibility
High school seniors and students who are currently
or will be attending a two or four year institution
that offers accredited, post-secondary instruction
may apply. Applicants must be of Pacific Islander
descent and must reside in Orange County, Los Angeles
County or San Diego County or attend a college or
university in one of these counties. Low income
students and those who are of the first generation
in their family to attend college are encouraged to
apply.
Postmark DEADLINE: Monday, July 20, 2009
Click
here for application
For more information, contact:
Alisi Tulua-Tata
Program Coordinator, PATH for Women
714-636-9095 ext. 212
atata@ocapica.org
REACH US PATH for Women is a program of the Orange
County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
(OCAPICA), funded by the CDC.
PATH
for Women Scholarship Fund for Southeast Asian Students
REACH US – Promoting Access to Health for Pacific
Islander and Southeast Asian Women (PATH for Women),
a breast and cervical cancer program working to address
disparities among Asian and Pacific Islander communities,
is offering the PATH for Women Scholarship Fund to
Southeast Asian high school seniors and undergraduate
college students who demonstrate significant merit
in academics, workplace, and community with an interest
in the health field. Five students will be selected
to receive a $1,000 scholarship to offset their expenses
at a two- or four-year accredited institution.
Eligibility
High school seniors and students who are currently
or will be attending a two or four year institution
that offers accredited, post-secondary instruction
may apply. Applicants must be of Southeast Asian descent
and must reside in Orange County, Los Angeles County
or San Diego County or attend a college or university
in one of these counties. Low income students
and those who are of the first generation in their
family to attend college are encouraged to apply.
Postmark DEADLINE: Friday June 19, 2009
Click
here for application
For more information, contact:
Alisi Tulua-Tata
Program Coordinator, PATH for Women
714-636-9095 ext. 212
atata@ocapica.org
REACH US PATH for Women is a program of the Orange
County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
(OCAPICA), funded by the CDC.
OCAPICA
Free SAT Program
OCAPICA Soar
Afterschool Program is offering a FREE SAT Program
for high school students from June to August for 6
weeks. Enrollment is limited. Priority will be given
to seniors, juniors and low income students. Applications
must be received by Friday, June 19, 2009
Click
here for SAT application
Click
here for SAT flier
Program
Highlights:
* Over 40+
hours of Free SAT instruction!!!
* All materials
and Diagnostic Tests provided free of charge!!!
* Comprehensive
instruction in Math, Verbal and Writing!!!
* Vocabulary
Builder Workshops to increase verbal scores!!!
* Six-Week
Program (June 30 to August 6)
* $500 Scholarship
awarded to a student with the highest commitment
To
RSVP or for more information, please contact:
Jennifer Kuo
(714) 636-9095 x204 English
Nikki Nguyen
(714) 636-9095 x239 English and Vietnamese
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In addition,
OCAPICA is partnering with Princeton Review to conduct
a free SAT Practice Test Day, which will simulate
a full-length test under realistic testing conditions.
Saturday,
June 20, 2009
8:15AM-1:00PM
(Check in @ 8:00AM)
Coastline Community
College
Garden
Grove Center (Cross Street Garden Grove Blvd.)
(Room 122)
12901 Euclid
St.
Garden Grove,
CA 92840
Free Parking
Click
here for SAT Practice Test Registration Form
To
RSVP or for more information, please contact:
Jennifer Kuo
(714) 636-9095 x204 English
Nikki Nguyen
(714) 636-9095 x239 English and Vietnamese
Soar
Afterschool Program Resumes for Fall 2008
Established
in January 2004, OCAPICA launched their FREE afterschool
program. This program provides high school-aged youth
with a safe environment to receive mentorship and
academic advising. Through a variety of activities,
the program aims to provide opportunities for academic
and character maturity for low income students in
the community. Our afterschool program is made possible
through funding from Orange County United Way.
Resources
that will be available:
* Computers
with internet access
* Tutoring
& Mentoring
* Finals Week/AP
Test Study Lounge
* Field Trips
* Movie Night
* Art activities
* Academic
Success Workshops (financial aid, scholarships, resume
writing etc.)
Afterschool
Program
Tuesday through
Thursday
3PM to 6PM
OCAPICA
Conference Room
12900 Garden
Grove Blvd., Suite 240A
Garden Grove,
CA 92843
Click
here for afterschool application
For more
info please contact:
Jennifer Kuo
jkuo@ocapica.org
English
(714) 636-9095
x204
Nikki Nguyen
nnguyen@ocapica.org
English, Vietnamese
(714) 636-9095
x239
Asian
Americans at the Ballot Box
The
2006 General Election in Orange County
The report
provides a snapshot of Asian American political participation
in Orange County during the 2006 General Election
and answers a number of important questions. How many
Asian Americans voted, both countywide and by city?
How large was the Asian American immigrant electorate?
Were Asian Americans more likely to vote at the polls
or by mail?
Click
here for report
New
Education Curriculum
A
newly adapted curriculum has been developed to supplement
the movie Journey
from the Fall
by Ham Tran. The curriculum focuses on the
experience of Vietnamese Americans, as immigrants
to the United States following the Fall of Saigon
in 1975. The curriculum covers the history of
the Vietnamese who fled their native country in fear
of persecution by the new Communist government and
supplements the film Journey
from the Fall which depicts a family '
s journey in this historical context. The curriculum
covers the California Standards for the Teaching Profession
(CSTP) and covers World History, the American Experience,
World Literature, American Literature and Multicultural
Education subjects. The curriculum is a collaborative
effort between CSULB CLMER, MTSA/Induction, OCAPICA
and VAALA.
Please
click here for curriculum
The
Easter Bunny Breaks a Leg
And doesn’t have health insurance!
by Ethan
Matsuda and Michael Matsuda
Illustrations
by Vanessa Lam
Click
here for order form.
Books are
also available to be purchased at
Martinez
Bookstore
1110 N.
Main Street
Santa Ana,
CA 92701
(714) 973-7900
All
proceeds to benefit OCAPICA.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Love
working with high school students?
Looking
for a great volunteer opportunity to put on your resume?
Need
Internship Credit for your major?
The
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Alliance (OCAPICA) need interns/volunteers to serve
as positive role models and provide academic assistance
to high school aged students in our SOAR Afterschool
Program. This program provides youth with a safe environment
to receive academic mentoring and support, as well
as character education, leadership development, and
cultural enrichment.
There
are several volunteer opportunities available:
Academic
Mentor
– Help students reach their academic goals. Assist
with homework in one-on-one and small group settings
(min. commitment of 3 hours/week).
Internships
– Interested in working with youth, Asian and Pacific
Islander issues, or the non-profit field? Earn college
credits while you gain valuable skills and experience.
One
Time Volunteer
– Attend field trips, assist with special events,
present workshops – there are a variety of ways you
can volunteer on a one-time basis.
Program
Time/Location:
Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-6:00 PM
OCAPICA
Conference Room
12900
Garden Grove Blvd. #240A
Garden
Grove ,
CA 92843
For
more information please contact:
Peter Thach
pthach@ocapica.org
Jennifer
Kuo jkuo@ocapica.org
(714)
636-9095
Click
to download Volunteer Cover Sheet
Click
to download Volunteer Application
Please help
donate through the Network for Good.
OCAPICA
is now registered as an Amazon.com Associate.
If you make your Amazon.com purchases through this
link, OCAPICA will receive up to 15% in referral fees
at no extra cost to the purchaser.
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