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Announcing Our 2025 Creators Grant Recipients
The Very Asian Foundation is thrilled to announce our 2024 Creators Grant recipients.
Honoring Community Champions in St. Louis
VAF honors six outstanding community champions at Busch Stadium at the St. Louis Cardinals AAPI game.
Summer with the Very Asian Foundation
This summer we traveled nationwide to honor trailblazers in the AA & NHPI community—see the highlights!
Spring 2025 Update
April and May flew by as we celebrated AA & NHPI Heritage Month with events across the country. From author events to sponsorships and coast-to-coast book donations, it was a season full of connection and impact.
A strong showing of support for the May Book Project in DC-area schools
Avalon Bay volunteers read to kids at Carlin Springs to celebrate The May Book Project.
First Quarter 2025 Recap
We had an incredibly busy March and first quarter! Our team has worked to create many community-building opportunities. Read on to learn more!
2025 Creators Grant Applications are Open!
Creators Grant 2025 is open for applications, and this year, more money is up for grabs.
VAF congratulates the Asian Women are Strong summit in San Francisco
VAF congratulates Asian Women are Strong for a record-breaking summit.
October 2024 Update
Take a look back to learn about our exciting partnerships from this month and the impact of the May Book Project in the Seattle area.
September 2024 Update
September was a month full of community and connection! We kicked things off with successful May Book Project events, donating 100 books to two Bay Area schools. As we gear up for October, we look forward to exciting partnerships and final preparations for our Sunday Funday luncheon.
Bay Area schools receive book donation with the help of an Olympian, fashion designer, and Avalon Bay
Avalon Bay volunteers and teen fashion designer Ashlyn So help VAF donate books to College Park Elementary School in San Mateo.
Announcing Our 2024 Creators Grant Recipients
The Very Asian Foundation is thrilled to announce our 2024 Creators Grant recipients.
Second Quarter Update
Over the last few months, the Very Asian Foundation has had remarkable opportunities to support and uplift AA and NHPI communities across the country. Take a look to learn more about the impactful projects from the last few months.
VAF updates media guidance on covering adoption
VAF releases an updated guide to covering adoption thanks to two well-respected, Asian American scholars and authors.
VAF honors legendary broadcast journalists of AA and NHPI descent at AAJA
VAF will honor three iconic broadcast journalists at AAJA in Austin.
Summer 2024 Update
Over the last few months, the Very Asian Foundation has had remarkable opportunities to support and uplift AA and NHPI communities across the country. Our commitment to fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and creating positive change led us to collaborate on impactful projects and partnerships.
Reclaiming Chinatown in St. Louis
VAF would like to help raise money to honor St. Louis’ historic Chinatown.
February highlights
The Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year art show in St. Louis featured artists from around the country.