The Need For Critical Enhancement To The AAPI Community Support Initiative
AAPI community-based organizations (CBOs) employ thousands and serve hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers — yet continue to struggle to get the funding they need to serve our communities. The City Council-funded AAPI Community Support Initiative was created to support these vital nonprofits as they continue to do essential work in our communities. In the Spring of 2025, CACF’s 18% and Growing campaign released this brief outlining the impact of the CSI and detailed why enhancing support for the CSI was critical.