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APAICS to Co-Host Capital Hearts for Japan Fundraiser to Support Relief in Japan

Washington, D.C. – The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) joins partner organizations to co-host theCapital Hearts for Japan – Earthquake Relief Fundraiser.  The event will take place on Saturday, March 26th from 6-10pm at The Park on Fourteenth (920 14th St NW). 100% of proceeds will go to Save the Children efforts in Japan.

“Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the families and communities suffering horrific losses from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan,” said President and CEO Gloria Chan. “I encourage everyone to attend this important event supporting relief efforts on the ground.”

Capital Hearts for Japan, a coalition of diverse organizations in the Washington, DC metro area, was formed to help provide immediate and long-term relief to our friends in Japan. One hundred percent of proceeds will go to Save the Children, an international aid organization that  provides emergency relief for children affected by disaster and devastation.

What:  Capital Hearts for Japan – Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
Where: The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St. NW, Washington, DC
When: Saturday, March 26

To RSVP or co-host, visit: www.wepay.com/donate/capitalhearts4japan

Co-hosting organizations:

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), Asian American Government Executives Network, Asian American Journalists Association, Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership, NAAAP-DC, Kollaboration DC, Alpha Kappa, Delta Phi Alumnae Association, Asian Pacific American Bar Association-DC, Chinatown Community Cultural Center, Class of Change, Department of Justice Pan Asia, Freeline Music Group, Filipino Young Professionals-DC, Generation Echo Entertainment, Japanese American Citizens League DC Young Professionals, Lamda Phi Epsilon DC Alumni Association, Pacific Culture International, Pop Show Japan/Katana, Regroup TV, Sejong Society, Sigma Psi Zeta Alumnae Association, South Asian Bar Association DC Chapter, Taiwanese American Professionals DC, The Washington Area Japanese Culture Meetup, Toramaru Entertainment, United Nations Association-YPIC, 20s & 30s Asian Going Out Group 

About APAICS:

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is a national non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting Asian Pacific American participation and representation at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office. Founded in 1994 by former Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, APAICS serves as a resource to Congress and the general public on issues related to the political advancement of Asian Pacific Americans.

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