Written by: Ann Huynh, SDSU Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Association Trigger Warning: Mention of Anti-AAPI Hate Crimes As we approach the final weeks of 2021, many of us may be going through a time of reflection about how this year has gone. As reported by NBC News, the Asian Pacific Islander population saw over a…

Many of the clients UPAC serves are low-income and the past year and a half has created even greater financial hardships. These struggles make it difficult to maintain stability, especially during the holidays, a time when families should be able to come together and enjoy spending time with their loved ones. We’re looking for generous…

We are deeply saddened by the news of shooting deaths of eight individuals, including six Asian women, at three spa establishments in Atlanta on Tuesday night.  In spite of the fact that the man charged denied his killings were racially motivated, the tragic deaths occurred during a time when our nation has experienced a dramatic…