Hireforce has developed a greater awareness of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month now more than ever. The alarming rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans over the last year is heartbreaking to witness. This is yet another reminder that we must all use our voices to reject racism in all forms.
Hireforce strongly condemns violence of any kind, especially racial violence and hate crimes. We stand in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. The month of May, we honor our AAPI brothers and sisters. Asian American immigrants and Pacific Islanders contribute greatly to the U.S. economy. This is a time to recognize their achievements and how they have strengthened our communities. Building on our commitment to help others who are looking to learn, unlearn, donate, or take action, here are some resources and ways to support the AAPI community.
An organization launched by the Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council (A3PCON), Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University. Stop AAPI Hate offers educational, legal, and local resources. Stop AAPI Hate also tracks and responds to incidents of hate, harassment, physical assault, discrimination and more.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
A non-profit and civil rights organization that provides legal services and education on behalf of low-income Asian Pacific American communities. AAJC’s mission is to advance civil and human rights for Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
Asian Mental Health Collective
A non-profit organization with a mission to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community. AMHC provides resources that are easily available and accessible to Asian communities worldwide.
Asian Mental Health project aims to educate all Asian communities about mental health, empower people to identify issues and seek help, and create a safe space to share experiences.
A movement formed to promote physical safety, unity, and proactive not passive. Asians Are Strong offers self-defense tutorials and workshops to empower the Asian community and encourage everyone to help one another.
Hollaback! operates to end harassment in all forms including online, the workplace, transportation, protests, the polling booth, and all identities who are treated as “less than” just for being who they are. Hollaback! collects stories of harassment and even train people to respond to, intervene in, and heal from harassment.
A movement formed to support our Elderly Asians by offering to chaperone anyone within Oakland’s Chinatown neighborhood. Compassion in Oakland’s mission is to promote safety and community especially to those who are vulnerable.