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Asian American
& Pacific Islanders

of San Luis Obispo County

Raising Awareness of Inequities

While Strengthening our AAPI Community

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WHAT WE DO

The Focus of Our Efforts

Our current goals involve ways to:

1. Bring together our AAPI/APIDA community and allies to foster unity

2. Telling the stories of the lived experiences of AAPI across generations

3. Gathering data on hate incidents

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VOLUNTEERING

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The Future Looks Bright.

We are proud to partner with local SLOHS students, Cal Poly and Cuesta students, and local community members

who are passionate about creating a healthy, inclusive community. 

Your time can make a difference.

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WE NEED YOU!

Historically, it has been difficult to come together. 

Many in the AAPI/APIDA community have lived in survival mode or with a scarcity mentality due to generations of injustice.

The result is a lack of ability to come together as a collective to support each others' needs and enjoy each others' presence. 

Your financial support can change this. Funds go directly to the events we give back to the community and to keep our organization alive. So thank you! We could not do this without you.

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LOCAL EMPOWERMENT

Making Change Possible

Mia Shin, Co-Founder of AAPI SLO is involved in the SLO Police Advisory Community and Public Safety SLO.

If you see or have a need, please contact us.

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Kaela Lee - CoFounder Interview

Kaela Lee - CoFounder Interview
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Kaela Lee - CoFounder Interview

Kaela Lee - CoFounder Interview

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Rally and March against AAPI hate held in San Luis Obispo

Rally and March against AAPI hate held in San Luis Obispo

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Demonstrators march in downtown SLO to protest rise in violence against Asian Americans and ...

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ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Mia Shin and Kaela Lee co-founded AAPI SLO to accomplish the dual goal of raising awareness of inequity and strengthening the the existing AAPI community. 

Mia Shin is a Cal Poly Alumna and has been a community leader of SLO for over 20 years. As a minister, she is passionate about social justice an sees a clear connection between her faith and the work of helping and uplifting her community.

Kaela Lee is a recent Cal Poly Alumna and currently works in the Bay Area. She is passionate about seeing diversity grow in San Luis Obispo. She was the head coordinator of the Stop AAPI Hate Rally that took place at Mitchell Park on April 1, 2021. She longs to see a more diverse and thriving community in San Luis Obispo, bringing together all BIPOC people across generations.

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Thank You for Sponsoring AAPI SLO!

BRONZE 100-250 

Slo Food Co-op

Luke and Kathy Alexander 

SILVER 251-500

GOLD 501-1000

Unitarian Universalists SLO

PLATINUM 1,001-3,000

DIAMOND 3,001-5,000

DIAMOND PLUS 5,001+

CONTACT US

San Luis Obispo, CA

805-242-1124

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