Woori Center is a grassroots organization with a mission to organize Korean and Asian Americans toward social, racial, and economic justice in Greater Philadelphia and beyond. Woori Center builds our community power by running programs in five key program areas: community organizing, civic engagement, direct services, youth leadership, and arts & culture. We envision a world in which low- and middle-income, immigrant, people of color, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities work together as change-makers to create a more just and equitable society in which we can all thrive. 

The mission of the Northeast Philadelphia Chinese Association is to support Asian Americans in gaining equitable information and services and, at the same time,  to be contributors to the community.

KITHS mission is to connect immigrants and refugees with accessing and utilizing resources vital to their livelihood. KITHS advocates for the strengthening of the immigrant and refugee communities by providing opportunities for skill building that promotes self-sufficiency. KITHS hopes to break the cycle of generational poverty among immigrants and refugees (especially among Cambodian immigrants and refugees) by supporting their healing and promoting economic development.

Moder Patshala empowers new Bangladeshi Americans and other immigrant families to thrive in
Philadelphia. Their after school programs provide academic support in a welcoming and safe environment,
aid students in all parts of their educational journey, and celebrate the accomplishments of both students
and families. Beyond academics, they understand the importance of cultural understanding and community
building. By connecting parents through discussion groups and tackling key topics like student life,
technology, and the challenges of adapting to a new society, they aim to build a stronger, more inclusive
community where students and their families achieve their goals and become engaged, responsible
citizens.

The Asian Food Collective builds community through food from start to finish. Volunteers bond through cooking and the community is provided with dignified, culturally relevant meals.

Gapura Philadelphia is the first Indonesian-led and serving community nonprofit in Philadelphia. Their mission is to honor traditions, empower the community, and discover dreams within and through the Indonesian-American community in Philadelphia.

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) - Philadelphia Chapter's vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.  Their mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Modero is a community based dance company that was founded in 2011. Started as a community dance group, then adding our passion to bring the community together, Modero’s focus is now traditional dance, food and quality events. They strive to be as inclusive as they can to support the Indonesian community in South Philly. Their vision is to combine traditional and modern dance disciplines. This fusion brings the best of both worlds in energetic & intricate choreography.

Woori Center first formed in early 1990s and reestablished in 2019. Their mission is to organize Korean and Asian Americans towards social, racial and economic justice. Their vision aims to empower the Korean and Asian American communities in Greater Philadelphia and beyond, and to contribute to building a society where everyone thrives together based on mutual understanding and respect.

Olney Culture Lab designs and produces events and programs that showcase the multitude of diverse cultural expression found in the greater Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. They strengthen networks in the community and create strategic alignment of cultural assets and resources, increasing social capital and a sense of civic pride.

CAGP’s mission is to improve the quality of life of Cambodian-Americans in Greater Philadelphia through direct service, advocacy and cultural education. Their vision is to empower Cambodian-Americans to be productive and successful individuals in society at large.

Founded in 1985, Asian Americans United’s mission is to build leadership in Asian American communities to build our neighborhoods and unite against oppression.AAU has worked in Philadelphia’s Asian American communities and in broader multiracial coalitions around quality education, youth leadership, anti-Asian violence, immigrant rights, and folk arts and cultural maintenance.

PAAFF is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to educate and expose the Philadelphia region to films by and about Asian Americans bringing year-round awareness with exciting events that include tasting, mixers, meet & greets, cultural experiences, and of course, screenings. The annual award-winning film festival held each November is the first of its kind in Philadelphia.

What started in 2006 as a local Karen refugee community leader bringing children from the community into her home to support their success in school, has blossomed into a vibrant gathering space in South Philadelphia. Weaving a Karen Future makes a new place into a home, connecting neighbors to services and each other while transforming the neighborhood through vivid art and activity.

Moder Patshala is founded with determination to assist Bangladeshi-American students and their families to fulfill their American dream through achieving proper education.They provide social, emotional and academic guidance to school students in preparation for higher studies.

WCSC was founded by immigrants with enduring courage in establishing, not only for themselves but for others also, the righteousness inherent in the lifelong values of physical security, personal responsibility, education, intergenerational morality and principles, relational organization within society, and the fulfillment of the expression of humanity.

Cambodian American Girls Empowering (CAGE) is a group of second generation Cambodian Americans seeking to further embrace, create accessibility, and share their heritage and culture.

Laos in the House brings together Lao and Laotian Americans in continuing their cultural legacy through storytelling and the arts, to engage community members in sharing their own personal narratives, in the way they want to be seen and heard. 

The Philadelphia Suns organization seeks to build character in their members so that they would be positive influences on their team & community, as well as productive team players in their personal & professional lives. They foster community by encouraging sportsmanship and volunteerism, and to instill values of leadership among the various ages through team-wide events. 

In the fall of 2010, 1Love Movement formed in response to a deportation crisis that targeted Cambodian-Americans with past criminal convictions in Philadelphia, PA. 1Love Movement continues to organize to address the root causes of migration due to US militarism and foreign policy, poverty, intergenerational trauma, the school to prison pipeline, and unjust deportation policy.

PCDC is a grassroots, non-profit organization which since 1966 has sought to preserve, protect and promote Chinatown as a viable ethnic, residential, and business community.

VietLead was founded by Vietnamese and allied community members who had a vision for sustainability, self-determination, and “taking on” the work of building what they want. 

Bhutanese American Organization-Philadelphia is committed to empowering the Bhutanese community in Philadelphia in all aspects of development: employment, education, cultural integration and citizenship and it envisions a self-sufficient, progressive, and productive community that contributes to nation building.

Greater Philadelphia Overseas Chinese Association helps Chinese refugees from Southeast Asia settle into their new communities. It is a member organization of the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition Inc, willing to serve low-income Chinese immigrants free of charge. 

Formed in April 1990, Mutya Philippine Dance Company strives to preserve, develop, teach, and share Filipino Cultural Heritage, Art, Folklore, and other indigenous cultural traditions through its Dances, Music, and Songs with the purpose of instilling Filipino pride amongst its youth.

KITHS' mission is to support Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees with improving their lives one resource at a time. Their vision is to support individuals with sustaining self-sufficiency by creating opportunities that fosters independence, growth, healing and development.

The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. 

Twelve Gates Arts holds monthly exhibitions of contemporary and modern art by artists from countries in South Asia and the Middle East, as well as by diasporic artists from those regions. In addition to the exhibition programming, regular Salon events showcase works by artists in film, multi-media, literature and performance.

SAADA creates a more inclusive society by giving voice to South Asian Americans through documenting, preserving, and sharing stories that represent their unique and diverse experiences. 

Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia offers direct assistance and support to crime victims, witnesses and their families in the three Police Districts of South Philadelphia (1st, 3rd, and 17th Districts).

BPSOS-Delaware Valley works at the local level to achieve the organization's national mission - to assist Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in their search for a life in liberty and dignity by empowering, equipping and organizing Vietnamese American communities in their progress toward self-sufficiency.

Center City Crime Victim Services' mission is to provide support and assistance in and outside of the court room to victims of violent crime primarily in Center City Philadelphia.

hotpot! is a Philadelphia-based gathering working to build community for Queer Asian + Pacific Islander lesbian, bisexual women, trans*, gender variant/queer/non-conforming identified folks through social gatherings, political action and good food.

VEP fulfills an unspoken mandate in the Chester County community to welcome any and all immigrants and refugees who seek to empower themselves through English language skills and American cultural understanding.

Connecting cultural expression and social change, Asian Arts Initiative uses art as a vehicle to explore the experiences of Asian Americans and the diverse communities of which we are a part.

The Wilma Theater creates living, adventurous art. They engage artists and audiences in imaginative reflection on the complexities of contemporary life, presenting bold, original, well-crafted productions that represent a range of voices, viewpoints, and styles.