Asian-American Resource Center

Check out this Kids Summer Meals Program! CalFresh is providing kids and teens FREE healthy meals while school is out. To find a location near you, see the flyer!

These clinics are scheduled to take place every fourth Thursday of the month throughout the remainder of 2024. They will provide vital services focusing on diabetes, hypertension, and primary care for uninsured adults.

Have you heard of the Student Success Completion Grant?
The Student Success Completion Grant is a financial aid program that encourages community college students to enroll full-time by offering up to $8,000 in financial aid, so they can work less, focus on classes more, and graduate, begin careers and start earning money as soon as possible. The amount of money students receive is dependent upon the number of classes they take. Students can get up to $2,596 per year for taking at least 12 units per semester, and that amount more than triples to up to $8,000 per year for taking 15 or more units. This means if current students are enrolled in 12 units, they could receive much more financial aid if they take just one more 3-unit class.

The Student Success Completion Grant is an incredible opportunity for current and prospective community college students to secure additional financial aid for being a full-time student. And it does not have to be repaid.

Please encourage students to enroll full-time at a California community college and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to be considered for the Student Success Completion Grant.
Who is eligible?
Community college students are eligible for the Student Success Completion Grant if they:
Enroll in 12 or more units per semester (and with 15 or more units they get additional aid)
Apply for financial aid (such as the FAFSA and CADAA) and are awarded a Cal Grant B or C
Maintain satisfactory academic progress requirements, including a 2.0 GPA or higher
Contact a local community college financial aid office for more information about eligibility.
How to apply?
Complete the FAFSA or the CADAA and the appropriate community college financial aid office will determine eligibility and automatically award this grant.

Financial aid applications are being accepted now! Be sure to encourage students to complete their application as soon as possible to see if they are eligible to receive the grant. Current and prospective students can visit ICanGoToCollege.com for direct links to the FAFSA or CADAA, and to enroll at their local community college.

Students who have already completed the FAFSA or CADAA for the 2024-25 academic year do not need to re-apply. They will be notified if they are eligible and are awarded the Student Success Completion Grant as part of the financial aid application process.
Spread the word about the Student Success Completion Grant!
Please share this information widely and encourage students to enroll in at least 12 units per semester and complete their FAFSA or CADAA. To be eligible for the maximum amount of up to $8,000 per year in additional financial aid, students must enroll in 15 or more units per semester. To ensure their success and help them manage a full-time class load, please also encourage students to access free tutoring and other support services through their college’s basic needs, tutoring, and counseling offices.

Learn more about the Student Success Completion Grant and other community college financial aid opportunities and support services by visiting ICanGoToCollege.com.

Free Tutoring Help. Anytime. Anywhere. Tutoring.library.ca.gov

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Looking for something fun to do with you family? Young Visionaries and Shiekh is inviting you to their Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 16 in San Bernardino! Look at the flyer for more info!

Bringing in the holiday cheers! Community Health Systems is holding a Holiday Smile Event in three different locations (Riverside, Bloomington, and Moreno Valley) on three different days! Look at the flyers below to participate in an event near you!

California Community Colleges is hosting a webinar for undocumented students and families on October 17th from 5:30pm-7pm. Don’t wait and sign up to learn more about community college, financial aid, immigration services, and so much more! Students in attendance will have the chance of winning an iPad, accessories worth $2,000 and gift cards. Visit ICanGoToCollege.com for more information.

Have you ever wanted to talk to your friends or family about mental health but they just didn't get it or want to talk about it? Do you care about someone who is struggling with negative or suicidal thoughts but you don't know what to say? Are you wanting help for yourself but feeling alone and don't know where to turn?

If yes, then come watch this short film and educational talk about mental health with Dr. Ma! Dr. Ma is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who created this film to speak with the Asian community about mental health. There will be time for Q&A after, as well as resources for mental health.

Asian Americans are the least likely to utilize mental health services in the US. Whether due to cultural or language barriers, stigma, or shame, it is often difficult to reach out for help. But it doesn't have to be that way! Let's break barriers together!

Join Us for Fun and Games during Chasing 7 Dreams Creepy Carnival Friday, October 13. Event Registration Available on Chasing7Dreams.org website event tab.

Spooky Season is on the way! Come to the Children United Through Empowerment Trunk or Treat Event on October 12 from 3-6pm. More info on flyer!

Looking for resources for your family? Come to the 2nd Annual Family Fair hosted by Children's Fund on September 16 from 10am-2pm. More information in the flyer!

Renewals for disabled person parking placards have changed! Every 6 years, placard holders must let the DMV know they still need a placard by completing a renewal easily online. Visit DMV.ca.gov/dpp to e-sign your renewal, no Dr.'s note required!

is offering a free online Cash for College workshop on Thursday, August 24th, at 6 p.m. Learn more about how you can get free money for college by applying for financial aid! Three lucky students in attendance will win a $100 gift card. Don’t wait and register today!

https://csac-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZupP81ODRdWYfmOhYKb72w #/registration

Friends, at the IE Disabilities Expo we will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of resources, demo, assistive devices, explore accessible vehicles, try-out adaptive sports and make more friends! Don't forget to register for this free event at IEDisabilitiesExpo.org
See you soon! 😁

Free HEAP Assistance. Call us for more information.

Get ready to go back to school! SBCUSD is hosting a Back to School Extravaganza event for all SBCUSD students. They will be giving away school supplies, information, and more! Register before coming through the flyer! See you there!

Looking for something for your child to do this Summer?
SBCUSD is hosting a boxing fitness and art class from July 3-July 28 with free breakfast and lunch. Look at the flyer for further information!

Don't forget, disabled person parking placards may need to be renewed before June 30, 2023! The renewal process is quick, easy, and completely online. Visit DMV.ca.gov/dpp for e-signature renewal, no doctor’s note required.

It’s almost time to renew your Medi-Cal coverage. If you receive a renewal form in the mail, your county needs more information. Fill it out and return it right away to keep yourself and your family covered. Visit KeepMediCalCoverage.org to learn more and to sign up for email and text message alerts!

If you need help filling out the renewal form, contact
IEHP Eligibility team at 1(888) 860-1296.

For more information or to get translated materials, please email [email protected]

Action Required to Renew DMV Disabled Placards by June 30

Sacramento – Permanent disabled person parking placard
holders who have had their placards for six or more years
must provide a signature to the DMV to renew this year.
Placards expire on June 30, 2023.

A new law has changed the renewal process, so longtime
placard holders will no longer automatically receive new
placards. Placards must be renewed every six years. The
process can be completed easily and entirely online
at dmv.ca.gov/DPP. There is no charge or fee to renew, and
no doctor’s note is required.

“The DMV has made renewing as easy and accessible as
possible through its new, completely online process,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon.
“The time is now for customers to complete their renewal and have their new parking
placard mailed to them before the deadline.”

To renew, placard holders must:
1. Have their placard number or renewal identification number (RIN)
2. Visit DMV.ca.gov/dpp
3. E-sign their renewal
Placard holders who do not renew in time will not have a valid placard to park in
designated disabled person spots after June 30.
Placard holders can also renew by signing and returning to the DMV the renewal notice
received in the mail. Postage is required.

Bloomington Backpack Giveaway & Resource Event Our Annual Backpack Giveaway and Resource Event is here! We are excited that you will be joining us in providing vital resources. Be ready to serve about 500 families. We will have 1000+ backpacks with school supplies for children K-12 and groceries for the first 300 families. Please arrive at 8:00....

Help save the environment while decluttering your own. Opt in to paperless email notifications from the DMV today. Visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/paperless-notices/ to get set up!

The DMV is open for business online, all day and all night! Take care of your DMV to-do list when and where it works for YOU! To learn more, visit www.dmv.ca.gov/online.

Make it easier by making their first license a REAL ID! The DMV’s online services makes it convenient for first-time drivers as they jumpstart their journey to driving. To learn more, skip the in-person lines and visit dmv.ca.gov to get started today!



Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iwY_cCnBYM

“What should have been a joyous weekend is now a tragic loss of lives at one of the most important and joyous holidays for our community." - Connie Chúng Joe, AJSOCAL CEO 🙏

You can reach someone 24/7 at LA vs Hate by calling 211 and us here at AJSOCAL for help in 7 Asian languages!

Read the rest of our statement: https://www.ajsocal.org/2023/01/22/nations-largest-asian-americam-civil-rights-org-responds-to-monterey-park-ca-mass-shooting/