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2023 Annual Giving: OCA Appreciation Reception
✨ As part of the Annual Giving Campaign, OCA will be hosting Leader Appreciation Receptions to thank our donors. Our final reception is in San Francisco. We would love to have you join us and celebrate our OCA's past and future together. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP below.
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OCA Reads: A Virtual Conversation with Amy Yip
On November 16th we hosted a virtual book talk with Amy Yip to discuss her newly-released book "Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents," moderated by OCA member Yvonne So. We had a great conversation about having difficult, but much-needed conversations with our immigrant parents. Congratulations to Bryna Antonia Cortes and Jean Liu for winning two free signed copies of the book! ** Subscribe to our YouTube channel ([link removed])
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2024 OCA Summer Internship Program

The final deadline to apply to the 2024 OCA Summer Internship Program is January 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT. Undergraduate students (and recent grads) who identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are highly encouraged to apply. This is a paid full-time position based in Washington, D.C. in which interns will be placed to work at congressional offices, federal or local government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and OCA National Center. Interns will also participate in various leadership, professional, and personal development programming, learn more about issues affecting AANHPIs, meet with legislative officials to advocate for AANHPI causes, and bond with a diverse cohort.
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Fuel the Next 50

After introducing potential donors to your work, they may find giving appreciated stock attractive. Stock giving means their contribution will go even further to support your chapter’s initiatives, all while saving on taxes. ** Learn how to give stock today! ([link removed])
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PRESS RELEASES
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OCA Announces the First-Ever Olga May Wong Memorial Public Service Scholar

Isabel Lam, a first-generation Chinese-Vietnamese American student, received the Olga May Wong Memorial Public Service Scholarship Fund, which honors the legacy of a lifelong OCA member who valued education and public service.
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OCA Condemns Anti-Palestinian and Antisemitic Hate

It is important to foster a culture of respect and understanding, especially in times of conflict. Therefore, caution is urged in rhetoric that can be harmful to Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, and South Asian Americans.
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#UNLVStrong #VegasStrong

OCA - Las Vegas Chapter has released a statement and put together resources that are available for those who have been affected by the tragic event that occured on December 6th at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Apply for ACP Fellow Position
In June, OCA received a ~$700k federal grant to do outreach for the ** Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ([link removed])
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. Over the next two years, we will implement 600 outreach activities/events, reach 800,000 people, and hold 200 ACP enrollment events.

OCA National is hiring part-time Community Outreach Fellows (also informally called "ACP Fellows") to work within their local AANHPI community to reach historically underserved and low-income populations. Through this work, OCA National will
1. Support low-income AANPHI communities with access to technology and broadband
2. Build and increase community engagement through OCA chapters across the country
3. Increase local membership numbers and engagement

Community advocates are paid contractors by OCA National ($25/hour) and work closely with National staff. If anyone is interested in applying, ** please email our Community Outreach Coordinator, Christian Phomsouvanh (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Affordable%20Connectivity%20Program%20(ACP))
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Help us update our OCA Intern Alumni Directory
We are requesting all OCA National internship program alumni to fill out the OCA Intern Alumni Directory Form to help us update our internal database so we can stay in touch with our intern alumni from the last 30+ years. ** Fill out the form ([link removed])
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
OCA - Central Virginia
On November 11th, OCA-Central Virginia hosted their Asian American Youth Leaders Program for Asian American high school students, in which they developed their leadership skills, learned how to be advocates, and learned about Asian American history.

OCA - Greater Tucson Chapter
APA Y Advocate Leadership Conference was offered at Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) Asian Pacific American and Refugee Student Services (APARSS) on November 3, 2023. Thirty-five (35) students from various high schools were exposed to cultural identity and practical skills to prepare for leadership roles. A big shout out to these community partners for their time and expertise:
* YWCA of Southern Arizona—Getting Involved with Your Community: Teen Court
* OCA Greater Tucson—AAPI History in Arizona
* OCA Greater Tucson—Leadership Step by Step
* Junior Achievement—Managing to $1 Million

Our ACP Fellow, Lady Elli, presented the FCC opportunity that provides internet subsidy grants to qualifying individuals and families. Lunch was provided by eHotPot.
OCA - Wisconsin
OCA-Wisconsin invited Curtis Chin, author of "Everything I learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant" to Boswell Books in Milwaukee for a reading. It was a delightful hour where more than 60 attendees listened as Curtis read a few passages from his book and Board member Z Zakaria did a great job moderating with insightful (and some fun) questions. Audience members added their own questions and many ended up purchasing Chin's memoir.

Z Zakaria (left) and Curtis Chin (right) speaking in Milwaukee

OCA-Wisconsin sponsored a bus trip to Chicago for the seniors and their family. It is hard for seniors to drive especially in bigger cities. They enjoyed the outing and visiting the Garfield Park Conservatory and Chinatown. Here are pictures of our seniors and their family on the bus, and our seniors and their family enjoying dinner in Chicago.
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Sparks of Change by OCA - Greater Houston
The Mayoral Runoff Election is on Saturday, 12/9.
Early voting runs from Monday, 11/27, to Tuesday, 12/5.

City of Houston residents, whether you missed the Nov 7 vote or not, you're eligible! Check your eligibility and view your sample ballot at HarrisVotes.com.

Let's shape our city's future together! Click ** HERE ([link removed])
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Overcoming Microaggressions in the Workplace by OCA - Greater Houston

OCA invites you to attend the next free “Overcoming Microaggressions in the Workplace”

In response to the increased rise of Anti-Asian/American, xenophobic harassment, and anti-hate towards marginalized communities of color, OCA is providing educational and awareness tools to combat these types of systemic oppression.

This workshop is a free, 1.25 - hour (1 hour 15 minute), workshop interactive training to teach people on how to understand and recognize what microaggressions are and what we can do about them especially in the workplace. At the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with resources to strategize what actions to take in the case of workplace microaggressions. Pre-registration is required through EveryAction.

Please register in advance for all trainings ** HERE ([link removed])
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December 16: Sparks of Change by OCA - Greater Houston

Houston, it's time to make your voice heard (again)!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming event to start the new OCA-GH Young leaders program, Sparks of Change: Leadership Summit for Young Advocates!

This winter, on Saturday December 16, we welcome young leaders to join as we spark conversations on nurturing our identity, creating a safe space within our community and growing as an advocate.

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Call for Artist by OCA - Greater Houston
Are you a young artist ready to make a powerful impact through your creativity? Join us at OCA-GH’s Youth Artivism Showcase and be a part of a movement that celebrates diversity, amplifies voices, and ignites positive change!

Open to youth artists of all backgrounds. Express your unique perspectives, celebrate cultural heritage, and engage in meaningful conversations through your art. Any medium and style welcome—paintings, drawings, sculptures, digital art, and more!

All Artist Entries due by Friday, January 19th at 5pm. Learn more and submit your work ** HERE ([link removed])
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