National APA House Party May 31

Are you interested in learning what is happening across America with
Asians and Pacific Islanders? 
 
Would you like to give input directly to the White House and elected officials?
 
Then please join us in Eugene, Salem or Portland this Sunday May 31st for the National Asian Pacific American House Party sponsored by APA for Progress, a [...]

Health Equity and Legislative Day

APANO is proud to announce two major Spring Events.  Email us if you’d like to receive posters and flyers for the event, or print your own by downloading the pdf (health-and-legislative-brochure-2009).

API Health Equity and Reform Conference May 2nd, Saturday

how can we improve our health outcomes?
how can health care reform help our families and communities?
under what [...]

Policy Advocacy Opportunities

Have you ever dreamed of being part of a collective, diverse Asian and Pacific Islander community?
Have you ever imagined working not only cross-culturally, but with 4 generations of activists and leaders?

Now is the time to join APANO and turn your hopes into reality!  You can join online at www.apano.org, starting at $5/year.  Membership builds [...]

Get Out the API Vote Oct 26-Nov2

APANO has a goal of calling 1,000 API Voters in the week before Election Day!  Help us achieve this goal by signing up to volunteer at one of our evening phone banks starting Sunday, Oct 26 through Sunday Nov 2.  We’ll be working the phones from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, calling API voters with [...]

No on 58 PSA

Kudos to the Center for Intercultural Organizing for producing this 1 minute No on Measure 58 video.

Voter Resources

APANO has prepared several resources for voters:
No on 58 Flyer:  Measure 58 will eliminate English Language Learning, take away local control from parents and teachers, and hurt our children’s opportunity for a quality education. (No on 58)
APANO Voter Guide: APANO has prepared a 1 page (double sided) easy to read grid of the Oregon Ballot [...]

Verify You’re Registered to Vote!

The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office has a website where you can verify if you are registered to vote (click here).
Take a minute to check that your registration is active, otherwise, register to vote by October 14th, 2008.

Host a Party with APANO!

APANO is focused on increasing the voter registration and voting of API’s in Oregon. APIs lag behind Whites, Latinos and Blacks in casting ballots, and many are not registered to vote. APANO is also studying and publicizing the impact of the Ballot Measures on APIs, and will publish statements on our website, www.apano.org, [...]

Your Vote Counts! Register to Vote (Oct 14)

As an Asian Pacific Islander American, your right to vote is one of the most valuable rights you will ever have. The freedom to choose the direction of a nation is a powerful and liberating force. Take part in the guiding the direction and future of the United States of America! – APIA Vote
APANO is actively [...]