API Youth Resource Center

A Way to Break Down the Barrier

APIYRC Program Coordinators

• GD, Language Specialist: Problem and Theory of Change

• Judy, Fundraising Manager/Treasurer: Synopsis & Funding

• Michael, Resource Coordinator: Programs• Pa, Community Organizer: Models of

Success and Community Patterns• Emily, Budget Manager and Construction

Supervisor: Budget, Facility, and Staff

Demographics on Asian American

Immigrants • In the US, Asian Immigrants (foreign born)

are 10.6 million• In 2009, California had the largest number

of API residents (32.8% of the total Asian-born population in the United States)

• The number of Asian immigrants in Sacramento was 57% in 2011

• According to the University of Southern California, there are approximate 270,000 immigrants residing in Sacramento County

Therefore…• About one-third of Asian Americans are limited-

English proficient and experience some degree of difficulty communicating in English (In the US).

• About 47% of Americans who are age five or older speak other language at home other than English, and Asian language in general, had increased more than 75% than the census.

• This increasing number of Asian languages spoken at home has lead to the percentage of immigrants who struggle to speak and write in English.

• Therefore, the language barrier contributes to the adjustment period.

Language

Barriers Lead to….

Academic Challenges

Adjustment Challenges

Social Interaction

Acculturation Challenges

Mission Statement

• API Youth Resource Center is a non-profit community based organization seeking to empower the youth in the API community to embrace their cultural heritage and identity. Our goal is to bring cultural awareness to these youths’, and to communicate the importance of understanding their identity as an Asian American. Through this effort, we hope to break down any language barrier that may exist within the community.

Counse

lors

• Counselors provide guidance to teens in applying for colleges and scholarships

• Many immigrant teens don’t go on to college due to lack of guidance and information or because they can’t afford it

• A counselor can also be someone for these teens to talk to about family and social life

Recreation and Sports• Social interaction through recreation

breaks down unfamiliarity, fear and isolation, factors associated with racism; and promotes positive contact between different ethnic groups and the broader community. The strength of a community is increased through recreation activities that allow people to share cultural and ethnic differences.

Tutoring • College students can volunteer

as tutors for the API teens to fulfill college credits or as something they can put on their resume.

• Tutoring can be offered in all subjects including English

Field

Trip

s• Many of these API teens

will come from low income families who can’t afford to go to many places

• We can offer field trips and take these children to places such as Asian museums

• This can help attract more people to come to the API Youth Resource Center

Models of Success

• Examples:o OCA (Organization of Chinese

Americans)o Hmong Women Heritageo Sacramento Asian Sports

Foundationo Asian Pacific Community

Counseling, Asian Resource Inc.

OCA (Organization of Chinese Americans)

• Mission: A national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the United States

• Speak and Lead with Pride: Aims to strengthen the confidence of Youth through the development of oral communication skills

Hmong Women’s Heritage Association• Mission: A non-profit, community-based

organization committed to empowering Hmong women and their families in the Sacramento Region to lead healthy lives. We provide culturally sensitive programs and services that educate and support families as they thrive

• Youth Empowerment Program (YEP): a culturally sensitive program that focuses on youth development by providing safe spaces for growth, self-expression, and leadership

Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation

• Mission: committed to promoting and supporting sports programs for youth, and young adults that develop character, leadership, citizenship, and sportsmanship

• Youth Summer Basketball League: Gives opportunity for youth to enjoy the "sport" of basketball, to develop new friendships, to minimize the emphasis on "winning" and to max out the idea of "family and fun"

Asian Pacific Community Counseling

• Mission: community-based nonprofit agency to provide culturally and linguistically relevant outreach, prevention, education, therapy, counseling, and recovery support services to API communities.

• Prevention Services For Youth:o Foster healthy social behaviors and positive interpersonal

communication skillso Promote alcohol/drug/tobacco free healthy lifestyleo Strengthen self-respect, confidence, leadership and group skillSo Provide opportunities to develop positive relationships with peers

and adultso Experiential leadership activities

Other Funding Resources

•Donations from corporations, foundations, and individuals.•Sponsors•Federal Government grant•Kickstarter Crowd Funding Website

Basic Overview • Age Range: 12 – 18• Open: Noon – 8pm, Monday – Friday• Location: South Sacramento• Staffing: Community Volunteers, high school or college interns, API group volunteers or interns, paid full time staff

Why Del Paso Heights?

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://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/West-Del-Paso-Heights-Sacramento-

CA.html

• Del Paso Heights is located in South Sacramento

• High Crime rate – safety zone needed

• No non-resident traffic – need resources

• City already plans to revitalize the area

Starter Building• Built in 1900• 11,275 square feet, lot size is 0.45 acres• Motorized ramp• Dock with high door

• PRICE: $650,000 for purchase

• $8,127.36 for operating expenses

• RENT: $4,510 per month or $54,120 per year

1031 Del Paso Blvd

• Renovations?

• Structural Enhancement?

Staff & Funding• $600 per week (before

taxes) for Counselor positions

• $800 per week (before taxes) for Secretary, Office Manager, and Event Director positions

• $6,610 for Renovations

• TOTAL: $138,657 – 250,000

• Secretary/Office Manager position - $20 per hour

• Event Director: $20 per hour

• Volunteers: Tutors, Guest Speakers, Interns

• Counselors - $15 per hour

Specific Q’s•Why teens and young adults? Only API’s? Immigrants?• Is this just life coaching?• How does this center affect language barriers in API communities?