Asian Pacific Islander Justice Coalition

History
In the summer of 2006, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) joined with the Asian Law Alliance, the Asian Pacific Bar Association, and the Japanese American Citizens League of San Jose to address the need of connecting API-focused organizations into a unified voice of advocacy in the Silicon Valley. In response, they formed the Asian Pacific Islander Justice Coalition of Silicon Valley (APIJC). APIJC is not a 501(c)3 organization; rather, it is a network of organizations united in a shared effort to ensure the well-being and uphold the rights of Asian Pacific Islander Americans.

About Us
The API Justice Coalition is a network of Asian Pacific Islander (API) focused organizations that work together to empower and advocate for the API community. We seek to be a united voice of positive change on the issues that affect the API community including but not limited to: immigrant rights, social and human services, race relations, anti-Asian violence prevention and awareness, API-focused legislation, voting rights, and language access.

Mission
APIJC advocates for social justice, and seeks to unite and empower the Asian Pacific Islander Community.

Objectives
Rapid Response Network: An infrastructure for timely advocacy on critical API issues. When an issue arises, the Rapid Response Network Committee will email a proposed Plan of Action to all Members. A designated Point of Contact at each member organization has a specified period of time after receiving the email to respond to the Coalition’s Plan of Action. The Coalition mobilizes action through public statements, press releases, press conferences, letter writing, petitioning, and email blasts.

Monthly Dinner Meetings: APIJC’s monthly dinner meetings provide Members an opportunity to network and collaborate on issues affecting our API community. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm at a designated location.

Community Events and Trainings: APIJC sponsors and hosts community events promoting civic engagement, and trainings that enhance the work of our members and benefit the community.

Community Calendar: APIJC maintains a calendar of API events to promote community involvement and participation.

Asian Americans for Community Involvement would like to help the APA community organize and educate themselves to meet community challenges, be engaged in policy, participate in elections, and dedicated to public service.

Membership Responsibilities
1) Member Organizations must designate at least one Point of Contact within their organization.
2) Member Organizations must establish internal protocol that effectively supports the Rapid Response Network.
3) Member Organizations must attend as many monthly dinner meetings as possible.

Membership Eligibility
APIJC is currently open to Santa Clara County organizations with an Asian Pacific Islander focus.