Celebrate 25 Years of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center!
Help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
All money raised during May will support our vast educational offerings. Together, we can amplify the voices and stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders nationwide!Through innovative programming, thought-provoking webinars, and free educational resources, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) serves as a dynamic national resource for discovering why the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience matters every day, everywhere and all the time.
But we cannot do it alone.
By giving to APAC this May, you are supporting our much-needed educational programs, initiatives, and resources.
- The National Education Program works with educators to develop materials and resources that reflect the rapidly changing and complex narrative that is Asian Pacific America.
- Our Stories Digital Storytelling Initiative (Kō Kākou Nā Mo’olelo) harnesses the power of media arts to support, present and amplify Pacific Island and Pacific Islander stories around the world.
- Webinars such as We are not a stereotype break down harmful Asian Pacific American biases.
To increase our impact and extend our reach, APAC needs your help now!
An intern learning from Les the DJ during a youth workshop about deejaying equipment and the creative process.
From May 1 through May 31, you can participate by following these 3 easy steps:
1. Donate $25 or more to APAC.
2. Confirm your gift and shipping address. We will email you within two weeks of making your donation.
3. Celebrate APAHM by liking our social media posts and/or by sharing your favorite webinar with your friends!
May 2022 Thank You Gifts
Once you have made your donation online, you will receive an email within two weeks asking you to confirm your gift and shipping address.
$250+ • Asian Pacific American Series – Folkways Recordings
Receive your choice of three albums (CD or vinyl) from the Asian Pacific American Series. Supported by the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, this series is a musical exploration of multiple generations of diverse experiences, and includes a broad range of styles, from traditional to popular, highlighting how music connects people to shared senses of history, community, and place.
*Fair Market Value: $45-63
$125 • APAC 22oz Insulated Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while showing your support of APAC. Made from stainless steel, this insulated water bottle keeps liquids cold for 48 hours or hot for 12 hours.
*Fair Market Value: $20
$50 • Duo of Little Helpers
Prop up your phone with an APAC PopSocket® to tune into one of our webinars, and/or download our educational activities onto a 4 GB USB to take them on the go or share with friends!
*Fair Market Value: $15
$25 • APAC Shopper Tote
Help support Asian Pacific American programming at the Smithsonian with this reusable canvas tote.
*Fair Market Value: $5
All contributions are tax-deductible. For federal income tax purposes, the deductible amount is limited to the difference between your total contribution, minus the fair market value of the received thank you gift. Please note that APAC will ship out appreciation gifts in June 2022. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your item(s).
How Your Gift Supports Our Mission
By supporting APAC, you are making possible the following:
The creation of free educational resources for teachers such as lesson plans, activities, webinars, and private teacher workshops.
Photo: During one of our private teacher workshops, a group of teachers walk through an activity about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII.
Hands-on learning opportunities for youth including various workshops and our internship program.
Photo: In 2019, APAC held our first ever "Learning Together" workshop for youths at the National Museum of Asian Art's ImaginAsia studio.
Unique educational experiences and programs that support the presentation and elevation of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander histories, art, and culture.
Photo: In December 2020, APAC held a two-day workshop with wa'a (canoe) master carver Alika Bumatay to teach traditional carving techniques and pass this knowledge to the next generation.
Thank you for helping us reach and empower people everywhere!
Questions? Contact Mary Woodward: WoodwardM@si.edu.
