Honored and excited to be part of this coalition that is committed to working together to better our Asian American community in San Francisco 🏮
📣Today, TAAF is proud to introduce the grassroots organizations in the San Francisco “Asian American Voices” initiative—an effort rooted in a simple belief: the people closest to the community are the ones best equipped to help it thrive.
Across the city, small community-based nonprofits have long been the backbone of AAPI neighborhoods—organizing safety patrols, leading neighborhood cleanups, and creating spaces of belonging. Yet despite their impact, many face ongoing challenges in sustaining and growing their work.
Through TAAF’s infrastructure and convening power, “Asian American Voices” was born to encourage donors across the Bay Area to invest more into grassroots groups that have tirelessly served our communities, but face sustainability challenges. Through this initiative, TAAF has already distributed more than $350,000 raised from local donors to 13 grassroots organizations to build their capacity and ensure AAPI residents can access a strong ecosystem of support.
Swipe to learn more about the “Asian American Voices” initiative, and learn more about the participating organizations at the link in bio or visit share.taaf.org/asianamericanvoices.
Dear Community,
It’s that time of year and we are hosting our annual Dear Community Masquerade Ball Gala! Join us for a night of food, celebration and community. This year we are changing it up. We encourage you to dress in your cultural outfit and wear a masque for the ball. No not the Covid mask, but imagine you’re going to the Bridgerton Ball.
WHAT: Dear Community Masquerade Ball Gala
WHEN: Saturday, May 2nd 6pm-9pm
WHERE: Imperial Garden Seafood 2626 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco
Buy your tickets NOW before they sell out! See you there ❤️ Link in bio 🔗
📧Please email [email protected] for any questions, volunteer inquiries, or sponsorship interest
🧧SAVE THE DATE🧧
Dear Community’s 2026 Masquerade Ball Gala is on the horizon. Join us for an unforgettable evening of performances, supporting small business, and celebration as we gather in style to support and uplift our community. We are excited to host our gala again this year at local business, Imperial Seafood Garden @imperialgardensf
Dust off your finest attire, prepare your mask, and get ready for a night of music, magic, and meaningful impact.
Dress code: Your cultural attire ✨
More details coming soon — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎭🥀 Please email [email protected] for sponsorship/ ticket inquiries.
Thank you to everyone that attended our Dear Community Masquerade Ball this past weekend! Cheers to 5 years of impact and we are so excited for what’s to come in the next 5 years.
Thank you to our community partners that support us in the big and small says- we truly cannot do this without you.
Nonprofit Partner: Cameron House @cameronhousesf
Small Business Partner: Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant @imperialgardensf
Corporate Partner: GAP, Inc. @gapinc
And to all of our sponsors
TAAF @taaforg
San Francisco Association of Realtors @sfassociationofrealtors
East West Bank @eastwestbank.us
Tri Counties Bank @tricountiesbank
APAPA @apapasfchapter
Kaiser Permanente @kaiserpermanente
Alongside Dear Community, Making Space takes over the historic Great Star Theater in San Francisco’s Chinatown for a limited, intimate screening!
Sunday, May 31, 2026
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Great Star Theater, SF
Join Director Christine Chang with cast Jessika Van and Tim Chiou for a live Q&A moderated by Kevin Kreider, an unfiltered conversation you won’t get anywhere else!
Currently on the festival circuit across the U.S., Making Space is being shared in select rooms only, each one a chance to experience it together as community.
Limited seats. Ticket link in @cchangandco or @makingspacefilm bio.
We were taking a much needed break to reset, but we are so ready to be BACK.
🏮5 years strong
🏮Over 400 events
🏮Half a million in revenue generated for API small businesses and creatives
🏮Everlasting friendships with merchants and community
Join Dear Community on May 2, 2026 from 6-9pm for our annual gala as we celebrate our wins and share our mission with both new and old supporters. This year we will be highlighting our small businesses, nonprofit, and corporate partners. Our work and progress is only possible when we have all of this support.
We are offering a young professionals ticket this year- invite a friend or come and make a new friend and be apart of the San Francisco API community.
Link to purchase in bio 🔗
DM us if you will like do learn more about Dear Community!
Last week, Dear Community attended the 3rd Annual Chinatown Solidarity Summit in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Grateful to have the opportunity to learn alongside 60 inspiring API leaders from across the nation who are doing critical work to preserve culture, support small businesses, and strengthen our communities. So much shared knowledge, resilience, and collective vision in one space. 💛
San Francisco was well represented, and we’re excited to continue working alongside storied Chinatown nonprofits like Cameron House, Chinatown Community Development Center, Chinese Historical Society of America, Chinese Culture Center, Edge on the Square, and Committee of 100. Together, we look forward to amplifying critical initiatives- from preserving history, culture, and the arts, to advancing housing affordability, supporting youth and seniors, and strengthening international connections.
Thank you, Vancouver Chinatown Foundation @chinatownfoundation and U.S. Consulate in Vancouver and event organizers, Brian Pang @bpanger33 and Carol Lee for making this gathering possible.
@cameronhousesf@chinatowncdc@chsamuseum@cccsanfrancisco@edgeonthesquare@committee100
Tonight @cwclub in San Francisco:
• 6 PM PDT / When Justice Isn’t Enough, With D.A. @BrookeJenkinsSF and @DionLimTV
Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events
On January 28, 2021 Grandpa Vicha Ratanapakdee was violently pushed in an unprovoked attack in San Francisco’s Anza Vista neighborhood. He passed away two days later from his injuries. He was 84 years old.
In March 2026, Judge Linda Colfax sentenced Antoine Watson to an eight-year term, with credit earned for the last 5 years he was in jail and suspending the remaining years due to good behavior. He will be released on probation.
Join District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and journalist Dion Lim for a conversation examining concerns about a justice system that many feel shows leniency toward perpetrators of violent crime, while too often overlooking the safety, dignity, and lives of our elders.
WHAT: When Justice Isn’t Enough, With D.A. Brooke Jenkins and Dion Lim
WHEN: Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: The Commonwealth Club of California (110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105)
Link to sign up in our bio 🔗
Help Yik Oi Huang Peace and Friendship Park get 2,000 signatures by TODAY, March 26! ✍️
Link in bio 🔗
Yik Oi Huang—whose name means Abundant Love—was tragically attacked at this site. While the park now carries this beloved grandmother's name, our work is not done. This project is about turning a place of loss into a place of healing, joy, and connection. We are seeking $1.5 million in funding from the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department’s Community Opportunity Fund to transform Yik Oi Huang Peace and Friendship Park into a safe, welcoming, and vibrant community space for Visitacion Valley.
SOLD OUT - AGAIN.
Soy Vey continues to prove one thing: People are hungry for cutting edge culture, connection, and Kathy’s food!
New Faces.
Old Friends.
Shared stories.
Shared meals.
Heritage on the table.
Innovation in every bite.
Thank you @chefkathyfang & the @fangrestaurantsf@houseofnankingsf family for again hosting our wonderful annual Lunar New Year Shabbat celebration!
@ivalueculture is honored to collaborate with our great community partners including the Fang Family, @jccsf , @_dearcommunity , @goldengatefortunecookies , & @grandbakeryoakland .
We ❤️ San Francisco!
As we enter the year of the Horse, let’s keep celebrating our cultures, small businesses and giving back where it counts. Gong Hei Fat Choy🧧
#soyvey
#lunarnewyearshabbat
#chefkathyfang
#valueculture
#gongheifatchoy
📹: @haitian_woke
