Save A Mother, 2nd Annual Chicago Fundraiser

Save A Mother, 2nd Annual Chicago Fundraiser
May 2nd, 2009

India Development Service (IDS) Save-A-Mother project aims to minimize suffering and death associated with pregnancy and child birth. We have been working -in partnership with local NGOs - in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, which has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Uttar Pradesh is not an isolated location. Many other regions in India and rest of the world are in a similar situation where this program can be replicated.

- Radhika Desai guest appearance, featured on the tv show "Top Chef"
- Anita Oak: performing selections from her album "AniO"
- Effusion: performing Indian flavored jazz fusion
- Comedy Showcase featuring some of Chicago's hottest up and coming comics
- Premium Open Bar
- Hors d'oeuvres to fill your fancy

Date: May 2nd, 2009
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Location: Mars Gallery, 1139 W Fulton Market (3 blocks west of Fulton Market Lounge)

Purchase your tickets online: http://www.save-a-mother.org/chicago-2nd/

ASIAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE - MILESTONE BENEFIT DINNER

As you know, this year's Milestone theme is "100 Stories in 100 Days," stories from Asian American immigrants, which highlight the need for comprehensive immigration reform. In addition, we will be recognizing the following outstanding Milestone Makers from our community:

* Nancy Chen, Regional Administrator, Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
* Tammy Duckworth, Iraq War Veteran and former Director, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
* Tran Ha, Editor, RedEye


"100 Stories in 100 Days"
Reflecting on the unique stories from
our diverse communities

Thurs., April 30th
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mid America Club
200 E Randolph, 80th Floor
Tickets: $100 each
Raffle tickets: $20 each

APADRC's 20th Year Reception PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Grant Mao
April 3, 2009 (213) 250-8190 ext. 15
Grant.mao@apadrc.org

THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER HOSTS "CONVERSITY"
AWARDS RECEPTION
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) will host its Eighth Annual "Conversity" Awards Reception celebrating 20 years of bridging diverse communities and managing conflicts. At the event, we will honor community leaders and organizations that exemplify "conversity" through their work to support the community in achieving positive human relations.

The event will be held at Luminarias which is located at 3500 Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The program for the evening will include featured guest speakers and performers, a silent auction and raffle prizes.

This year's honorees include:

• Dr. A. Marco Turk, Professor and Director of the Cal State Dominguez Hills Negotiation Conflict Resolution and Peace building (NCRP) Program will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor, Los Angeles County, 2nd District will be receiving the Community Leaderships Award.
• California Teachers Association will be receiving the Educational Excellence Award.


Founded in 1989, the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center is a nonprofit organization that offers critical conflict resolution training and direct services to youth and adults The APADRC is a non-profit organization that has been offering mediation and conflict resolution services to the diverse communities of Los Angeles for the last 20 years. Its mission is to improve human and race relations by addressing complex, cross-cultural community conflicts and their root causes through transformative conflict resolution approaches that require sensitivity to clients who face language, cultural and income barriers. The APADRC brings awareness to the importance of conflict resolution and bridging cultural divides by engaging community members and organizations in dialogues and peace-building activities as well as collaborating with community partners through education, training and the development of new conflict resolution models and techniques.

The APADRC currently provides mediation, conciliation and facilitation services in six different languages including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Tagalog and Spanish. The APADRC also works with local middle and high schools to provide peer mediation programs, teaching and empowering youth to work together to resolve their conflicts.

2009 Conversity Awards Reception @ Luminarias in Monterey Park

Friends of the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center:

Our 20th annual Conversity Reception is just around the corner in less than a month. We are very excited to celebrate our service to the various communities throughout Los Angeles County.

Mark your calendar for April 22nd, 2009 at Luminarias in Monterey Park @ 6:30 pm. This year, we have changed our format from dinner to reception style. Cocktail attire is preferred and business attired is accepted. About 300 people are expected to attend in the community from all sectors of the workforce.

Our 2009 Conversity Award Honorees are:
• Dr. A. Marco Turk, Professor and Director of the Cal State Dominguez Hills Negotiation Conflict Resolution and Peace building (NCRP) Program
• Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor, Los Angeles County, 2nd District
• California Teachers Association.

Once again, these are our 2009 scholarship recipients who have demonstrated peace building in their communities. They will be acknowledged during our reception:

• Velvet Johnson, King /Drew Magnet High School
• Marissa McCoy, King /Drew Magnet High School
• Gabriel Sandoval, University High School
• Joakim Sahar, University High School

We are still recruiting volunteers for the day of the event. Please contact me at Lisa.chong@apadrc.org for more information as well as for sponsorship levels and for advertisement prospects.

We look forward to a highly successful event given the current economic situation we are facing. If it isn't for people like you who support community based organizations like APADRC, we would not be able to thrive and continue to do the work that we do for the community. It is during these times where all nonprofits expect a 30% cut across the board that we need your help the most whether in terms of your financial support or volunteerism.

Thank you for your support throughout the years, and we would like to advance for yet another 20 years of history making. Donations are welcome at our website www.apadrc.org.

Sincerely,
Lisa S. Chong
213-250-8190 ex. 23
Lisa.chong@apadrc.org
www.apadrc.org

Taste for Life 2009 - A Feast For All Your Senses

I've been a avid supporter of Apna Ghar's Taste for Life dinner. Please come if you can! It'll be a fantastic evening! Will I see you there?

Chicago Foundation for Women- Asian American Leadership Council Breaking Barriers Fundraiser

Save the Date!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Breaking Barriers: Honoring

Asian American Women in the Creative Arts
to benefit The Silk Fund

Hosted by the Chicago Foundation for Women?s
Asian American Leadership Council

Event details to follow

Join us to network, meet dynamic women in the creative arts, and raise money for the Silk Fund, which awards grants to organizations that support programs for women and girls of Asian descent in the Chicago area.
For more information, visit www.cfw.org.

Call for Nominations:

Do you know an Asian American woman leader in the creative arts community? Nominate her for recognition at ?Breaking Barriers.? Click here to download the nomination form. Submission deadline is February 20, 2009.