Please check this page often to see updated Asian American community resources and organizations in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)
PCDC is a grassroots, non-profit, community-based organization. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and promote Chinatown as a viable ethnic, residential, and business community.
South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA)
SAADA creates a more inclusive society by giving voice to South Asian Americans through documenting, preserving, and sharing stories that represent their unique and diverse experiences.
National AAPI Organizations
- Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): APIASF is the largest non-profit organization that provides scholarships and support to AAPI students pursuing higher education.
- National Asian and Pacific Islander Council: an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges committed to Asian and Pacific Islander students
- Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA): While primarily focused on journalism, AAJA offers resources, networking opportunities, and scholarships for AAPI students interested in media-related fields.
- National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF): NAPAWF is a social justice organization that advocates for the rights and empowerment of AAPI women and girls through leadership development.
- East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU): ECAASU is a student-run organization that promotes awareness of social issues AAPI college students experience. They host an annual conference and provide resources and advocacy for students living on the East Coast.
- Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus: The caucus advocates and discusses key priorities for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.