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AAFE Announces Senior Leadership Transition
AAFE ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Co-Executive Director Jennifer Sun Plans to Step Down After Nearly Four-Year Tenure May 20, 2022 Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) announced today that Co-Executive Director Jennifer Sun has informed the Board of...
Statement Regarding 80 Canal St. Affordable Housing
In response to speculation regarding the future of 80 Canal St. a privately owned building in Chinatown, Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) released the following statement: AAFE has been working with other nonprofit organizations to ensure the housing stability of...
Here’s Why Families with Children Need Our Support
At the AAFE Virtual Gala held March 17, we highlighted the experiences of our most vulnerable community members. Flushing Pastor Park Sun Won, who operates a home for formerly unhoused community members, said, "Here in Flushing... I notice a lot of Korean...
Recap: AAFE’s 2022 Virtual Gala
We wanted to take a few moments to thank everyone who attended AAFE's Virtual Lunar New Year Gala on March 17. If you weren't able to join us for the big night, we invite you to watch the program below. The AAFE staff members, volunteers, residents and community...
AAFE and REDC Create $1 Million Emergency Loan Fund for Small Businesses Displaced in Flushing Fire
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and Renaissance Economic Development Corp. (REDC) announced the creation of the FLUSHING DOWNTOWN FIRE EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM, a $1 million loan fund to assist small businesses impacted by the devastating fire at East Commercial...
AAFE and Asian American Bar Association of New York Offer Free Legal Clinics in Flushing
February 21, 2022 - Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) announced a new series of free legal clinics in Flushing, Queens, including free 30-minute informational sessions with volunteer attorneys. City...
AAFE Statement: Safe Haven at 91 East Broadway
February 11, 2022 - Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) has no involvement in the proposed safe haven at 91 East Broadway in Manhattan’s Chinatown. In keeping with our nearly 50-year history of advocating for community resources and Asian language access, last year we...
AAFE Urges New York State to Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units
On January 31, 2022 AAFE Co-Executive Director Thomas Yu provided the following testimony before the New York State Assembly regarding efforts in New York State to legalize Accessory Dwelling Units. Here's the full text of his testimony: My name is Thomas Yu, and I...
Here’s What Your Support Made Possible in 2021!
As another challenging year draws to a close, all of us at AAFE would like to extend our wishes to you for a happy and healthy 2022. We also wanted to take a few moments to thank you for all you do on behalf of New York's low-income and immigrant communities. Our work...
Community Notice: Status of Flushing Transitional Housing Project
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is working to address a dire need within the Flushing community and the city at large. While the development process of 39-03 College Point Boulevard has been halted, as announced December 23, 2021, AAFE will be continuing community...
Why Build Transitional Housing For Families with Children in Flushing? There is a Critical Need
AAFE and Urban Resource Institute (URI) are preparing to open a Families with Children transitional housing center at 39-03 College Point Boulevard in Flushing. In the following article, we cover the critical need for this facility in our community. Every day...
FAQ: Families with Children Transitional Housing in Flushing
AAFE and our partners are opening a Families with Children Center in Flushing Queens. Here are our responses to frequently asked questions about the project. What is the plan for the vacant lot at 39-03 College Point Boulevard? This site will be...
