New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $10 million in awards for Asian American community organizations marking what was described as the largest investment in the Asian American community in New York State history.
The new funding comes as a major relief to Asian American communities that were disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic amid an increase in hate and violent crimes.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on so many vulnerable and marginalized communities across New York State,” Hochul said Sunday announcing the new funding.
“The Asian American community was especially hard hit, not only by the virus, but by an increase in hate and violent crimes,” she said. “With this $10 million in funding, we are sending a strong message that hate has no home here, and we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our sisters and brothers in the Asian American community.”
“My administration is laser focused on continuing to help communities that have for too long been forgotten, not only as we recover from this pandemic, but for years to come,” she said.
The funding, allocated in the FY 2021-22 budget, will be distributed to community-based groups through the Asian American Federation (AAF), the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), and the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) among others.
There will be a focus on community programs and providers that bring services and supportive programs directly to New York’s Asian American communities, according to an official press release.
The Asian American Federation (AAF) will receive a total of $6.8 million in funding intended to reinforce the community support offered by a network of organizations that have witnessed a sudden increase in demand for services due to the pandemic.
AAF will direct the funding to 59 community organizations that provide direct services, case management, and mental health support that serve Asian New Yorkers throughout New York State.
These include Adhikaar for Human Rights and Social Justice; Chhaya Community Development Corporation, Desis Rising Up and Moving; Immigrant Social Services; India Home; Jahajee Sisters; Sakhi for South Asian Women; Sapna NYC; Sikh Coalition; South Asian Council for Social Service and South Asian Youth Action.
In addition, the New York State Assembly is directing $1.4 million in Legislative aid to another 40 organizations that serve a wide array of communities in New York.
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families will receive over $1 million to enhance youth and young adult services targeting Asian American communities by focusing on social emotional development and mental well-being.
The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), a social services organization that creates positive social change, will receive almost $700,000 to help empower Asian American, immigrant, and low-income communities in New York City.
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