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Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs


Office Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

How to Reach Us
441 4th Street NW, Suite 721 North
Washington, DC 20001
oapia@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 727-3120
Fax: (202) 727-9655
TTY: 711

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Website: http://www.apia.dc.gov
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Soohyun Koo
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OAPIA Hosts One City One Hire Lunar New Year AAPI Business Reception

OAPIA hosted its "One City One Hire" (OCOH) Lunar New Year Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Reception at the John A. Wilson Building on Monday, January 23, 2012.

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OAPIA AAPI Crime Reporting Survey

OAPIA is conducting a survey on crime reporting as part of its initiative to encourage crime reporting among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).

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One City Summit

DC residents are invited to join Mayor Gray for a conversation about what it means to be One City on February 11, 2012, from 9:30 am to 4 pm, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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One City Summit (Chinese)

我邀请您和其他1000 民华盛顿特区居民在2012 年2 月11 日星期六的早上9:30 至下午4:00 到华 盛顿大会堂参加“统一城市”高峰会议。我们将在这儿公开讨论如何让华盛顿特区成为一个统一 城市。 - 文笙葛雷市长

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One City Summit (Vietnamese)

Mời quý vị cùng tôi và 1000 cư dân DC khác tham dự Hội nghị Thành phố ngày 11 tháng 2, 2012 từ 9 giờ sáng tới 4 giờ chiều tại Trung tậm Hội nghị Walter E. Washington. - Vincent C. Gray Thị Trưởng

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One City Summit (Korean)

오는 2월 11일(토), 오전9:30-오후4시, Walter E. Washington Convention Center 에서 “One City Summit" 이 개최될 예정입니다. - Vincent C. Gray 시장

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Happy Holidays

In observance of the winter holidays, the OAPIA office will be closed on Monday, December 26th, and Monday, January 2nd. The OAPIA staff thanks everyone for their continued support and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

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OAPIA Hosts Annual “Share a Smile, Give a Toy” Holiday Toy Drive and Open House

On December 20, 2011, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) held its annual “Share a Smile, Give a Toy” Holiday Toy Drive and Open House at the OAPIA office. Over 300 donated toys were distributed to DC children.

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Vietnamese and Asian American Communities Briefed on Changes to Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Program

The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA), in collaboration with the DC Department of Human Services (DHS), organized a workshop regarding TANF changes for local Vietnamese residents on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.

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OAPIA Hosts 6th Annual Youth Sidewalk Chalk Contest

(OAPIA) hosted its 6th annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. With nearly 100 contestants ranging from grades 1-8, the event showcased children’s creativity and promoted their understanding of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Grant for FY2012

The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified community-based organizations (CBOs) for FY 2012.

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OAPIA Celebrates Asian American Appointees

OAPIA introduced City Administrator Allen Lew along with Mayor Gray's other Asian American Appointees to local AAPI community leaders and merchants.

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Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier Recognize D.C. Resident for Heroic Efforts in Assisting MPD Officers

Quick Thinking and Intervention of Civilian Saved the Lives of D.C. Police Officers

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Mayor Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Mayor Vincent C. Gray celebrated AAPI Heritage Month with the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs and over 300 District residents and merchants.

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Community Dialogue With Ward 7 and 8 Residents

OAPIA and the Office of Neighborhood Engagement (ONE) hosted a community dialogue between Ward 7 and 8 residents and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) business owners.

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District’s Asian-Owned Firms Increase From 2002 - 2007

The U.S. Census Bureau released its findings from the 2007 Survey of Business Owners last week indicating Asian-owned firms made up six percent of all firms in the District, a 36 percent increase since 2002.

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Asian Americans Fastest Growing DC Population

The 2010 United States Census data, released last week, indicates the Asian population grew 38.6% between 2000 and 2010, in the District of Columbia.

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Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Holds Community Reception with the Gray Administration

Washington, DC - On February 3, 2011, the DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs celebrated the Lunar New Year with key DC Asian and Pacific Islander community members, and Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s administration.

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Community Outreach

The Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) acts as a liaison between the API community and District government. It conducts outreach to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community groups, residents, and merchants in the District.

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Capacity Building and Grants

Each year the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs gives out grants to support capacity building efforts for local API community based organizations.

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Language Access

The Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) provides District agencies with technical assistance and guidance on providing language assistance to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) constituents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

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Featured News

01/25/2012 OAPIA Hosts One City One Hire Lunar New Year AAPI Business Reception
12/22/2011 Annual OAPIA Holiday Toy Drive and Open House
11/10/2011 Vietnamese and Asian American Communities Briefed on Changes to Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Program