Serving the Asian, Pacific Islander and Other Ethnic Communities of San Diego County

Wednesday, February 8th 2012

"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibres connect us with you fellowmen."
~ Herman Melville

Community Development

Telecommunication Education and Assistance
In partnership with the Self-Help for the Elderly in a statewide coalition, the project conducts a) outreach, b) consumer education workshops on telecommunication choices, consumer rights and consumer protections, and c) complaint resolution services to limited-English proficient (LEP) communities with telecommunication complaints/inquiries.

Changes Pilot Program
In partnership with the Self-Help for the Elderly, the project provides a) outreach, b) consumer education workshops on energy consumption, energy conservation, consumer rights, consumer protection and assistance with utility programs such as CARE, FERA and medical Baseline to limited English-proficient (LEP) and persons with disabilities.

Fee-based Services
Customized translation and interpretation, culturally competent material development, and cultural competency training/consultation for government sector, corporations, foundations, educational institutions, and associations.

In loving memory of the Founding Executive Director, Beverley Yip, her husband Philip and children, Janice and Keith, established a scholarship fund to encourage young people to follow her example of community service. Recipients are encouraged to focus on assisting Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: 619 232-6454 Fax: 619.235-9002

Volunteers should contact Ludy Baclig-Passons, Human Resources Administrator, regarding programs volunteering at lpassons@upacsd.com for more information.














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