January 2009

OCAPICA presents free FAFSA workshop and a chance to win $1,000 scholarship

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) Soar Afterschool Program and State Senator Lou Correa, 34th District Office in partnership with California Cash for College (CCFC) will present a FREE financial aid workshop for both youth and their parents. The workshop will help and explain Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), grants, and loans. In addition, through the generous funding of The Education Financing Foundation of California, one high school senior who participates in the workshop and files required forms by the March 2, 2009 will be placed in a pool of qualifying applicants to win a $1,000 scholarship .

Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve a spot since participation will be guaranteed to the first 50 that register. Priority will be given to high school seniors but all youth are welcomed. Youth are highly encouraged but not required to bring both personal and parents’ income and tax information.

Saturday, January 17, 2009, 10:00AM-12:00PM
Rancho Santiago Community College District Building (Boardroom)
2323 N. Broadway, Suite 107N (cross street is West Santa Clara Avenue)
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 558-4400

To RSVP or for more information:
Jennifer Kuo (714) 636-9095 English jkuo@ocapica.org
Nikki Nguyen (714) 636-9095 English nnguyen@ocapica.org
My-Dung Tran (714) 558-4400 Vietnamese
Shawn Kim (714) 558-4400 Korean

The Lounge

OCAPICA proudly introduces the Lounge, a monthly event that combines artistic, intellectual, and passionate energies of youth culture in a safe and fun environment. Everyone is welcome to contribute thought, create bonds, and showcase talents.

Come join us and chill at the Lounge…the next evolution of the CoffeeHouse.

For more information, please contact

Vicky Ojerio vojerio@ocapica.org

(714) 636-9095 x207

September 2006
Afterschool Program Resumes for Fall 2006

Established in January 2004, OCAPICA launched their FREE afterschool program. This program provides high school-aged youth with a safe environment to receive mentorship and academic advising. Through a variety of activities, the program aims to provide opportunities for academic and character maturity for low income students in the community. Our afterschool program is made possible through funding from Orange County United Way, the Helping Kids Achieve Program from The Orange County Community Foundation and The Draper Family Foundation and The Weingart Foundation.

Resources that will be available:

* Computers with internet access

* Tutoring & Mentoring

* SAT courses (summer program)

* Finals Week/AP Test Study Lounge

* Field Trips

* Movie Night

* Art activities

* Academic Success Workshops (financial aid, scholarships, resume writing etc.)

Afterschool Program

Tuesday through Thursday

3PM to 6PM

OCAPICA Conference Room

12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 240A

Garden Grove, CA 92843

Click here for afterschool application

Please RSVP or for more info please contact:

Jennifer Kuo jkuo@ocapica.org

(714) 636-9095

Winter 2006

6th Annual Unity Games

Established in 1999, Unity Games is an Olympic style event that brings together more than 200 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school students from all over Orange County.  The goal of Unity Games is to foster unity and friendship among a diverse AAPI youth community and to help encourage students to live a healthier lifestyle through incorporating physical activity in their daily lives.

Participants have an opportunity to work on team-building skills with students from different campuses, cheer for friends, and showcase their athletic ability.

More info TBA.