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OCA is excited to announce its annual giving campaign, “Ignite the Future: 35 Years of AANHPI Youth Empowerment,” celebrating the remarkable milestone of 35 years of the OCA National Internship Program!

This anniversary is a celebration of our past achievements and a testament to the continued importance of our program in shaping future leaders from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, and we invite you to participate in this celebration today! ([link removed])

Key Achievements in the Past Five Years
With the generous support of our donors like you, the program continues to improve with changes such as:
* Increasing the summer internship stipend from $2,500 to $5,250 to ensure fair compensation for full-time work.
* Providing housing scholarships to assist low-income interns with living expenses in Washington, D.C., during the 10-week program.
* Offering professional clothing and bedding to help interns prepare for their roles in D.C.
* Supporting immigrant, non-citizen, and undocumented students who face challenges in securing paid internship opportunities in D.C.

Our Mission: Developing Future Leaders
Our internship program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders by offering exceptional opportunities for young AANHPIs to work in public service, non-profit, corporate government affairs, and more. Based in Washington, D.C., our interns gain invaluable experience through building relationships, engaging with legislative officials, and participating in leadership development workshops. These experiences are essential in developing leaders who advocate for our communities.

A Legacy of Impact
For 35 years, our program has empowered interns to become influential leaders on their college campuses and beyond. Our alumni have made significant strides, enhancing the presence of the AANHPI community at various levels of government and beyond. Many have advanced to prominent roles, including executive directors, legislative staffers, and C-Suite positions.

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Support Our Mission
We invite you to contribute to sustaining this vital program. Follow the inspiring example of our past national presidents, who are contributing to the Past National Presidents’ Legacy Fund - which gives additional scholarships to select OCA interns. Any donation, no matter the size, helps us continue transforming the lives of AANHPI youth.

There's also a competition to win an all-inclusive travel, lodging, and registration package for the 2025 OCA National Convention in Seattle — join our peer-to-peer fundraising campaign now ([link removed]) ! ([link removed])

Your support equips our interns with the skills and experiences needed to become compassionate and effective leaders.

Thank you for considering a donation to support this impactful initiative. Together, we can ignite the future and continue empowering AANHPI youth.
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