Free Resources
The Asian American Federation offers a treasure trove of FREE resources to community members. These range from programs like safety trainings, voter education, technical assistance to help small businesses and nonprofits to thrive to useful data about New York’s Asian American communities, as well as research reports and briefs that tell the story of our communities. Scroll down for more!
We also regularly host programs, workshops, seminars, rallies, and other events. Check out our events calendar for one you can join!
TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Directory
Find a mental health provider that speaks your language and understands your culture.
Mental Health Workshops
Community education workshops designed to help Asian Americans with anxiety, self-care, healing, and more.
Asian American Mental Health Roundtable
Collaborating with nonprofit mental health partners to help us understand the Asian community’s mental health needs in NYC.
STAY SAFE FROM HATE
Safety Resources
Flyers in 8 Asian languages for self-defense, de-escalation, and being an upstander.
Community Safety Program
Connect with AAF’s Community Companions for safety walks and protective accompaniment in Asian neighborhoods.
SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE
Raise AAPI Voices Video Series
Explainer video series on how Asian American civic engagement opportunities.
Asian Voter Guides
Detailed voter education tool available in English and eight additional Asian languages.
Civic Engagement Resources
Additional resources for learning how to play an active role in the civic life of NYC.
LEARN ABOUT ASIAN NEW YORKERS
Reports and Briefs
Our research reports and briefs draw attention to the needs of Asian American communities in NYC.
Ethnic and Geographic Profiles
Learn about NYC’s fastest-growing Asian communities and the neighborhoods that Asian New Yorkers call home.
Data Center
This Data Center provides a first-of-its-kind platform for in-depth analysis on the Asian American community.
Census Information Center
We provide valuable resources, data, and support, empowering communities to make informed decisions.
SUPPORT FOR OUR SMALL BUSINESSES
Small Business Support
Get help with business development, regulatory compliance and language assistance, financial resources, and marketing support.
Murray Hill
Campaign to renew and promote the immigrant and Asian-owned small businesses in Queens’ Koreatown.
STRENGTHEN YOUR NONPROFIT
Executive Director and Deputy Director Support Programs
An affinity and professional development space for senior leaders of nonprofits serving NYC communities of color.
Nonprofit Support Workshops
Workshops to build skills in advocacy, board development, and fundraising.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Policy and Advocacy
Policy Priorities 2024
Take a look at our policy priorities for this year in our core issue areas.
Working Groups
Seniors Working Group
Working group with Asian senior-serving nonprofits to identify and address most urgent needs of NYC’s elderly Asians.