The Work Ahead
The Work Ahead
CAA Immigrants Rights Workshop: (January 2026) Immigration Updates
Worried about ICE's immigration enforcement in your neighborhood? Learn about the most recent immigration policy changes and keep informed with Know Your Rights. This workshop will primarily be in Cantonese.
Coalition of Over 80 Asian American Advocacy Organizations Secure Removal of ‘China Initiative’ Language from House CJS Appropriations Bill
A coalition of Asian American organizations commend the removal of concerning report language from the appropriations bill that would have effectively re-established the discredited ‘China Initiative.’
Monthly Community Service Days (January/February/March 2026)
Need help with applying for naturalization? Hoping to find a new job? Drop in or make an appointment for our monthly community service days. 1/10, 2/10, 3/18.
Give a gift this Winter Solstice! 冬至快乐！
One of the highlights of our year is when we get to break bread with our community for the Winter Solstice (冬至) — or in this case, make some tasty, savory tang yuan! Staff members and volunteers arrived early on…
People power! How we’re mobilizing together 💥
The uncertainty and threats of the last week remind us that now more than ever, we must mobilize and stand together.
CAA Condemns Trump’s Deployment of Troops to the Bay Area
Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) condemns the Trump administration‘s reckless and unlawful decision to deploy federal agents and armed troops to San Francisco.OUR ISSUE AREAS
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Effective immigrant rights work means providing full access to critical legal services as well as robust advocacy to protect the dignity and fair treatment of all immigrants.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
A just society requires all individuals to have sustainable employment and economic opportunities that grow shared community wealth and equity.
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
Public policy should reflect the reality that we live in a multi-lingual society by supporting multi-lingual education and ensuring all have access to public services regardless of their English proficiency.
EDUCATION EQUITY
Equity in our pre-K to higher education systems means racially diverse classrooms and programs that are universally accessible, high-quality, and tuition and cost free.
CENSUS 2020
An accurate and complete Census count protects the political representation and fair share of public resources for communities of color and immigrants who are and have been disenfranchised.
COMMUNITY SAFETY & JUSTICE
Racial profiling, national security scapegoating, and mass incarceration must be replaced with systems that humanize and protect the safety of all people.
