Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)

12/19/2020

Our DC Programs Manager position is still available! Please read the attached document if you're interested, and please spread the word!

12/18/2020

Here are some local resources to help with critical needs!

12/11/2020

How are you wearing your mask?

12/06/2020

AALEAD is hiring! please look at Position Description below for more info!

12/06/2020

Please remember to stay safe this Holiday season!

12/01/2020

There's still time to give before #GivingTuesday ends! Help us reach our goal of $5,000 to directly support educational and empowerment programs assisting under-served AAPI youth.

Visit: AALEAD.org/donate

12/01/2020

#GivingTuesday is a great opportunity for you to act on your power of generosity and give back to the community! Today, AALEAD is hoping to raise $5,000 that will directly aid in our programs assisting under-served AAPI youth. Please consider donating to our cause and tag a friend who you'd like to encourage to give! Please help us reach our goal!

To donate: AALEAD.org/donate

11/27/2020

It's the season for family gatherings but please stay home if you're not feeling well. Stay safe!

11/24/2020

We are now at Alice Deal Middle School! Please stop by for FREE PPE PACKAGES! We'll be here until 5pm!

11/24/2020

AALEAD is currently handing out PPE care packages at Bancroft Elementary School.

Drop by to pick up free masks, sanitizers, and other safety materials! We'll be here until 12PM.

Check our flyer to see our next location!

11/23/2020

AALEAD is passing out Free PPE care packages to our youths youths and their families (past and present). Please see the flyer for dates/times/locations!

11/20/2020

People with COVID-19 have reported experiencing a wide range of symptoms. Here are a few you should look for:

11/13/2020

Self-care is important and so is talking to someone. Help is just a call away.

11/10/2020

Volunteer - Asian American LEAD

Want to share your expertise and grow your leadership through nonprofit board service? If you are committed to educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities for AAPI youth, AALEAD’s board might be just for you! Apply by 12/2!

For position description, Please visit our website: https://www.aalead.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Application Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS7f2JVQvipTvhrqMOV1vuJCtmHYElc2_p6JYAIz9xM6guqA/viewform

AALEAD Board Member The Board of Directors supports the work of AALEAD and provides mission-based leadership, strategic governance, fiduciary oversight, and hands-on assistance. While the majority of day-to-day operations are led by AALEAD’s executive director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a ...

11/06/2020

Keep healthy, keep 6 feet!

10/30/2020

We can all help stop the spread.

10/23/2020

WE ALL HAVE A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY.

10/17/2020

10/09/2020

Bring your masks, chairs, and blankets for a socially-distanced outdoor screening of the star-studded 1985 whodunnit, “Clue.” Community partners will be on hand, along with food trucks and other surprises. All proceeds support the programs and services of the Fairfax County Public Library.
Advanced tickets recommended. Details at: www.fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org/events

10/09/2020

Fairfax Library Foundation | Events

Bring your masks, chairs, and blankets for a socially-distanced outdoor screening of the star-studded 1985 whodunnit, “Clue.” Community partners will be on hand, along with food trucks and other surprises. All proceeds support the programs and services of the Fairfax County Public Library.
Advanced tickets recommended. Details at: www.fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org/events

Stay up to date on the Foundation's events below. Interested in attending or volunteering at one of our upcoming events? Contact us!

09/30/2020

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Don't miss out, Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jal6KskuOk

There's still time to make a contribution before the event ends at midnight. Please visit our campaign page and help us reach our goal to support youth! https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/30/2020

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Don't miss out, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWomWZFnb58

Next AALEAD Elements of Hope Video Release:
5:15 pm - Element #4

09/30/2020

AALEAD Elements of Hope #2

STAY TUNED IN THROUGHOUT THE DAY!

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬! 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lJI4pJm21o

Next AALEAD Elements of Hope Video Releases:
3:15 pm - Element #3
5:15 pm - Element #4

Thank you for joining AALEAD for the Elements of Hope virtual event! Follow along on our event page at givebutter.com/elementsofhope.

09/30/2020

STAY TUNED IN THROUGHOUT THE DAY!

𝐀 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 givebutter.com/elementsofhope

AALEAD Elements of Hope Video Releases:
11:15 am - Element #1
1:15 pm - Element #2
3:15 pm - Element #3
5:15 pm - Element #4

09/30/2020

AALEAD Youth and Executive Director are live right now in our Conversations of Hope event! Tune in to hear directly from youth about their passions, hopes, and dreams! TUNE IN AT https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/30/2020

Conversations of Hope

Register for AALEAD’s full-day Elements of Hope Fundraiser at givebutter.com/elementsofhope to engage throughout the day and make your contribution to support AALEAD’s work!

AALEAD Elements of Hope Video Releases
- 11:15 am - Element #1
- 1:15 pm - Element #2
- 3:15 pm - Element #3
- 5:15 pm - Element #4

09/29/2020

Elements of Hope - TOMORROW!

Elements of Hope - TOMORROW!

09/29/2020

𝐀 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞!

Elements of Hope is happening in less than 24h hours!
There is still time to register – 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭! 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 – 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: Live Kickoff at 8:30 am with 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 - 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐚! Learn firsthand about program impacts and youth goals.

The event will be live-streamed directly on our Givebutter campaign page: https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope.

The event will continue virtually throughout the day, allowing you to engage at your own pace.

We hope you all will be inspired by our messages to support our youth by making a donation. No donation is too big or too small

REGISTER & DONATE TODAY: https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/29/2020

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!

Elements of Hope is happening tomorrow! Make sure you register today: https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

Don't forget to maximize your impact by registering and donating to Elements of Hope. If we can raise $40,000, Sue Graham and Terry Keating have generously comitted to gift the last $10,000 needed to reach the finish line! https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/28/2020

09/28/2020

Join the conversation on Wednesday morning with AALEAD Youth & Executive Director Akil Vohra! Hear firsthand program impacts and youth goals. Drop in the comments your answer to our guiding question: What gives you hope during this time?

09/27/2020

Elements of Hope is just around the corner! It's not too late to register and donate! https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/26/2020

We are going live at 8:30am on Wednesday, September 30. Don't miss out!

Livestream Link: https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/26/2020

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generosity!

With only a few days left, maximize your impact by making a gift to Elements of Hope and registering for the event today!
https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝟑𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟑𝟎𝐀𝐌
Tune in to hear messages of hope and inspiration from AALEAD's Youth, Alyssa O. (DC) and Rees W. (MD), and AALEAD's new Executive Director, Akil Vohra. Moderated by AALEAD's Curriculum & DC Program Manager, Aaron Orpilla.

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: Live Event @ 8:30am-9:00am
Livestream Link: https://givebutter.com/elementsofhope

09/25/2020

ELEMENTS OF HOPE - Asian American LEAD

Dear Family and Friends,

Please register today! Just by RSVPing you are showing your support!

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Time: Live Kickoff at 8:30-9:00am, the rest At Your Own Pace

Cost: Free

Last year, AALEAD’s Annual Dinner raised almost $80,000 that was critical for the sustainability of our programs and services. This year, we’re being equally ambitious and taking things virtual with our Elements of Hope online fundraising event on September 30. Your support is more important than ever to ensure programming and support for low income, underserved AAPI youth in the DMV.

Please register today for Elements of Hope, get inspired by our amazing youth, and donate to our efforts to adapt and thrive!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Visit https://www.aalead.org/what-we-do/events/elements-of-hope-event/ for details.

For over 20 years, AALEAD has empowered low-income and underserved Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth to become confident leaders. Despite mainstream perceptions, AAPIs experience divergent socioeconomic outcomes connected to their countries of origin and migration histories. The globa...