capacity building
CACF builds the capacity of organizations to better serve Asian Pacific American children, youth and families.
2010 capacity building project
CACF was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human services through the Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program.
This project aims to increase the capacity of Asian led and serving organizations in New York City. As 1 of the 35 grantees nationally, CACF will provide training and will regrant $280,000 oranizations to build their capacity around the following areas: Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Program Development and Community Engagement.
Throughout 2010 CACF will be hosting a series of FREE capacity building workshops and will be hosting the Inaugural Asian Pacific American Children and Families Conference in New York City in September of 2010.
Through this capacity building project, CACF hopes organizations will be able to:
- Increase effectiveness & sustainability
- Enhance organizational ability to provide better services
- Diversify funding sources for your organization
- Create collaborations to better serve vulnerable communities
By building the capacity of Asian led and serving organizations, we can become better advocates and together we can strengthen our coalition and bring about systemic change for our community.
2010 Grant Partners
Adhikaar for Human Rights and Social Justice
Awarded $15,000 to focus on leadership development and organizational development, specifically to build a communications and outreach plan and strengthen financial management. Adhikaar mobilizes the Nepalis in New York area to raise their voices and take collective action against injustice, through organizing, community education, grassroots advocacy, and leadership development.
APEX
Awarded $15,000 to focus on leadership development and community engagement, specifically to develop a community engagement and fundraising plan. APEX empowers disadvantaged Asian American youth through a combination of one-to-one mentoring relationships and education programs. APEX aims to support the development of healthy identities and future leaders.
CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities
Awarded $15,000 to focus on organizational and program development, specifically, to support their youth leadership project and strengthen infrastructure. CAAAV empowers Asian immigrant and refugee communities in New York City through advocacy, community organizing, leadership development, and the creation of alternative models of sustainability.
Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA)
Awarded $20,000 to focus on organizational capacity, specifically to strengthen operational infrastructure, expand collaborations with organizations and policymakers, and diversify funding sources. CIANA serves new immigrants in New York City. CIANA specializes in providing culturally competent and language appropriate services to immigrants and refugees from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
DRUM - Desis Rising Up & Moving
Awarded $15,000 to focus on organizational development and community engagement, specifically to develop a fundraising strategy and improve communications and IT infrastructure. DRUM serves and organizes low-income South Asian immigrants through direct services, advocacy, and community organizing for policy change. DRUM empowers new immigrants to participate in local and national civic issues.
Family Health Project
Awarded $10,000 to focus on organizational development, program development, and community engagement, specifically, to conduct program evaluation and assessment. FHP provides HIV/AIDS advocacy and prevention education through public policy analysis, prevention education, and service provider referrals.
Filipino American Human Services, Inc.
Awarded $25,000 to focus on leadership and organizational development, specifically to strengthen fundraising and fiscal management and provide board development. FAHSI bridges the human services gaps for low-income, disadvantaged Filipinos with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. They aim to improve the social conditions and enhance the self-reliance of marginalized segments of the Filipino American community in New York City.
Homecrest Community Services, Inc.
Awarded $10,000 to focus on leadership and organizational development, specifically on succession planning and strengthening infrastructure. Homecrest provides multi-social services for Asian-American senior citizens, immigrants, families and other disadvantaged neighborhood residents. HCS' mission is to improve the lives of its targeted clientele and help them achieve greater self-sufficiency.
indochina sino-american community center
Awarded $15,000 to focus on organizational and program development, specifically to increase effectiveness of services, diversify funding sources, and develop strategic partnerships. ISACC's mission is to assist immigrants and refugees integrate to society's mainstream by providing them with programs, services, and activities to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
japanese american social services, inc.
Awarded $10,000 to focus on organizational development, program development, and community engagement, specifically to develop IT infrastructure and develop a Family Peer Education Program to support families of people with mental illnesses. JASSI aims to improve the quality of life for members of the Japanese American community in the tri-state New York area by providing social services that are culturally sensitive.
kalusugan coalition, inc.
Awarded $20,000 to focus on leadership and organizational development, specifically to strengthen financial management and marketing plans, develop advocacy capacity, and improve staff and leadership capacity. The Kalusugan Coalition is a multidisciplinary collaboration dedicated to creating a unified voice to improve the health of the Filipino American community in the New York/New Jersey area through network and resource development, educational activities, research, community action, and advocacy.
korean american family service center
Awarded $25,000 to focus on leadership and organizational development and community engagement, specifically to strengthen executive leadership, improve best practices in governance, improve fundraising and revenue development, and create collaborative partnerships. KAFSC is a non-profit domestic violence organization that aims to support and empower individuals, children, and families to lead safe and healthy lives with dignity through counseling, education, advocacy, and support services.
new york taxi workers alliance
Awarded $15,000 to focus on leadership and organizational development, specifically to provide board development and redevelop their membership database. NYTWA aims to transform the taxi industry and improve working conditions for New York City's taxi drivers. Through advocacy, organizing, and referrals for legal and health services, NYTWA builds power for taxi workers.
south asian youth action (SAYA!)
Awarded $25,000 to focus on program and organizational development, specifically to develop and strengthen strategic planning, program evaluation, and online infrastructure. SAYA! aims to create social change and opportunities for South Asian youth to realize their full potential.
st. rita's center for immigrant/refugee services
Awarded $10,000 to focus on organizational and program development, specifically to develop and strengthen revenue development, IT infrastructure, program evaluation, and strategic planning. St Rita's aims to introduce immigrants/refugees to American life by providing them with skills and services needed to become acculturated and self-sufficient.
the sikh coalition
Awarded $10,000 to focus on leadership and organizational development, specifically to develop the Board and staff leadership and strengthen internal review process and policies. The Sikh Coalition aims to tackle bigotry, violence, and discrimination against the city's Sikhs following the terrorist attacks of September 11th.
turning point for women and families
Awarded $15,000 with a focus on organizational development and commnity engagement, specifically to develop fundraising and strategic planning, and conduct educational outreach. Turning Point provides culturally sensitive domestic violence social services to Muslim women and families. Turning Point helps women empower themselves and transform their own lives as well as those of their families and children.
united chinese association of brooklyn
Awarded $10,000 to focus on organization and program development, specifically to develop and implement a better program evaluation system and strengthen internal management. UCA mobilizes community resources to improve the quality of life for Chinese immigrant families in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn by providing advocacy networks and direct services to youth, adults, and seniors.
Project PACT (Promoting Assets and Capacity Together)
Because of the limited resources for Asian Pacific American organizations and the increasing demand for their services, CACF is collaborating with Filipino American Human Services Inc (FAHSI), Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC), South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) and The Sikh Coalition to improve our capacity to serve youth and families. In 2006, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a three-year, $750,000 grant to launch Project PACT. By focusing on capacity building, these Asian Pacific American organizations acquired and maintained more resources, skills, strategic plans and networks. As the three-year grant ended, CACF started Phase II of Project PACT through Americorps*VISTA, a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Partners in Project PACT have received ten Americorps VISTA members and one VISTA leader to create, strengthen and expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.