Asian Pacific American Directory

This online directory serves as your gateway to connect with Asian American and Pacific Islander community resources. Use this directory to locate organizations that can help you on a wide range of issues. Need help finding social services, cultural organizations, or advocacy groups in your community? Click a category below.

ACRS Therapy Associates

ACRS Therapy Associates is a culturally competent and linguistically accessible practice that meets the therapeutic and wellness needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members…

API Chaya

API Chaya believes in survivors. We are a survivor-led organization focused on serving survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence from Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian,…

Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Our mission is to bridge communities and generations through art, culture, education, and business.

Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)

Founded in 1981, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a non-profit professional and educational organization with more than 1,600 members. Since 1985, Seattle's AAJA chapter has…

Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national nonprofit founded in 1991 to protect civil and human rights. As a national advocate for Asian Americans based in Washington, D.C., we serve our…

Asian Bar Association of Washington

ABAW is Washington State's largest voluntary bar association of Asian attorneys. Formed in 1987 by a small group of Seattle area attorneys, ABAW now counts hundreds of member attorneys, judges,…

Asian Counseling and Referral Service

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization offering a broad array of human services and behavioral health programs to Asian Pacific Americans in…

Asian Counseling Services

Asian Counseling Services Tacoma Mall Office Building 4301 S Pine St., Suite 456 Tacoma, WA 98409 Asian Counseling Services is an ethnic minority mental health clinic primarily for the Asian/Pacific…

Asian Pacific Directors Coalition

Asian Pacific Directors Coalition (APDC) works on informing & supporting API leaders, emerging leaders, and allies to influence and advocate for policies, systems, and investments for the benefit…

Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC)

The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) is dedicated to promoting equitable access to culturally competent and linguistically accessible health and human services, economic development for small…

Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Advocating Together

APICAT began organizing as a community coalition in 1997 to address tobacco control issues in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Starting with a core group of community leaders,…

Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation

The Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) is a community-based, nonprofit organization that trains and supports the leadership of Asian Pacific Islanders (API) with a…

Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) honors the heritage of the Issei (first–generation Japanese) who came to the United States, and particularly to Bainbridge Island, to make a…

Bhutanese Community Resource Center

The Bhutanese Community Resource Center's (BCRC) objective is to provide direct services to Bhutanese refugees who come to Washington for resettlement. BCRC provides volunteer services to newly…

Cambodian Cultural Alliance of Washington

VISION: Foster unity and generate interest in showcasing those traditional arts and culture of Cambodia. MISSION: Create opportunities for diverse communities to understand and appreciate…

Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area

Established in 1994, the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization primarily funded through a self-imposed tax on business and…

Chinese American Citizens Alliance Seattle Chapter

Founded in 1895 in San Francisco, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance has over 100 years of history of continuous existence serving in a dual role as a social club and as a national non-partisan…

Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC)

CISC helps Chinese and other Asian immigrants throughout King County achieve success in their new community by providing information, referral, advocacy, social, and support services. CISC was…

Chinese Institute of Engineers Seattle

CIE Seattle promotes academic and professional excellence in the Asian Pacific American community through programs advancing innovation, collaboration and education: Recognizing and Promoting…

Coalition for Refugees from Burma

Coalition for Refugees from Burma (CRB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit mutual assistance association focused on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate social support services to improve the…

Ethnic Business Coalition

The Ethnic Business Coalition (EBC) is a non-profit committed to developing, promoting, and improving the long-term growth, sustainability, and success of immigrant and minority-owned small…

Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Coalition

Background The Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition (ECCC) traces its origin with several ethnic chambers working together since 2009 under the leadership of Dr. Skip Rowland, an Executive Director…

Executive Development Institute

The Executive Development Institute (EDI) is the only Pacific Northwest non-profit organization that focuses on leadership training for multiethnic professionals. EDI's culturally-tailored…

Faith Organizations

  American Evergreen Buddhist Association 13000 NE 84th Street Kirkland, WA 98033 (425) 827-5767 St. Andrew Kim Catholic Church 11700 1st Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98125 (206) 362-2278 www.standrewkim.us…

Filipino American Community of the Yakima Valley

Established in 1938, the Filipino Community of the Yakima Valley's rich history includes building the first ever Filipino Community Hall from the ground up in the United States. Today we we the hub…

Filipino American National Historical Society

The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) is truly a community-based organization whose mission is “…to preserve, document, and present Filipino American history and to support…

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest

According to the charter the Chamber does the following: Serve as an organization of Filipino businessmen and professionals in the Pacific Northwest for a common goal. Provide a center of…

Filipino Community of Seattle

The Filipino Community of Seattle is committed to promoting cultural diversity, ethnic pride, unity, and educational and socio-economic empowerment among Filipino Americans in the Pacific Northwest.

Filipino Youth Activities

The FYA Drill Team was created to enhance the Filipino American Culture, to instill discipline, respect, hard work, responsibility, accountability and core Filipino family values. We are an…

Friends of Little Saigon

COMMUNITY Little Saigon is the social, economic, and cultural hub of the Vietnamese community in the Puget Sound region. In the 30 years since the first group of Vietnamese businesses took root in…

Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Throughout the years, the objectives and purpose of the Chamber have remained constant; that is, to be a voice of the Chinese business community.  We are a non-partisan group that aims to bring…

Helping Link

Our organization was created in 1993 by a group of working professionals, who sought to meet the needs of the Vietnamese community by utilizing the potential human and financial resources of…

Hepatitis B Coalition of Washington

Hepatitis B is a disease that disproportionately affects the Asian and Pacific Islander communities and other refugee and immigrant communities. To address this issue, a coalition comprised of…

Hmong Association of Washington

HAW was established in 1983 to help support the Hmong community in the Puget Sound region (King, Pierce, Snohomish). HAW is the only established Hmong organization established in Seattle. We are…

Immigration and Refugee Resource Page

Washington is home to thousands of immigrants and refugees. The Immigration and Refugee Resource Page lists state agencies and organizations that might be able to provide immigration, refugee, and …

India Association of Western Washington

Mission Statement: “To provide a common identity to the Indian community and facilitate cultural, social and educational services and opportunities for cultural integration from young to old of the…

InterIm CDA

InterIm CDA promotes resiliency in Asian, Pacific Islander, immigrant, and refugee communities through culturally and linguistically responsive community building. Who We Are We are a nonprofit…

International Community Health Services

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nonprofit community health center that offers affordable health care services to Seattle and King County's Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific…

Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of Washington State

The Japanese American Chamber of Commerce (JACC) of Washington State is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1992 by current Chairman, Scott Oki and the late Taul Watanabe. Our…

Japanese American Citizens League Seattle

The Seattle Chapter JACL has been unafraid to tackle difficult and, often, controversial issues related to the wartime experience of our community and other civil rights issues. The exceptional…

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington

Established in 2003, the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) is dedicated to preserving, promoting and sharing Japanese and Japanese American history, heritage and…

Keiro Northwest

Previously known as Nikkei Concerns, Keiro Northwest provides care for Asian seniors across a full spectrum of health and wellness services. During the last 40 years, demographics, lifestyles and the…

Kin On

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit health and social services provider for the Asian community, Kin On's mission is to honor, support, and advocate for our Asian elders and families in the Puget Sound…

Korean American Chamber Of Commerce of Washington State

The Korean American Chamber of Commerce, Washington is a non-profit organization representing Korean-Americans doing business in the State of Washington. Our membership includes major Korean…

Korean American Grocer's Association of Washington

The Korean-American Grocer's Association of Washington KAGRO) is a non-profit mutual benefit association founded in 1985 to serve the interests of Korean-American grocery business owners, and the…

Korean American Historical Society

Founded in 1985, Korean American Historical Society (KAHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the collective memory of Korean Americans through collecting, maintaining, and…

Korean American Hotel Association

A non-profit association of Korean American Hotel Owners. Mission: To promote and protect the interests of its members through member benefits, advocacy, community involvement, and vigorous…

Korean Community Service Center

The Korean Community Service Center is a non-profit organization founded by volunteers in 1983. KCSC strives for the betterment of the Korean Community as a whole as well as surrounding communities…

Korean Women's Association

The Korean Women's Association (KWA) of Washington is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 1972 to provide services to Korean wives of American servicemen. Over the years,…

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Greater Seattle

NAMI Greater Seattle is the only organization in the Seattle area working specifically to fill the gaps in our local mental health system through education, referrals, and support. We offer classes…

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum

At the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, Asian and Pacific Islander American female activists at the non-governmental organization (NGO) forums were confronted with…

National Asian Pacific Center on Aging

Leading the way. That's what NAPCA has been doing since 1979, when the specific needs of the aging Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population were recognized at the federal level. NAPCA…

National Association of Asian American Professionals - Seattle

The National Association of Asian American Professionals is a non-profit professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in…

National Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Research in Education

The National Commission on Asian American and Pacific Islander Research in Education (CARE) aims to increase awareness about the needs and challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI…

Neighborhood House

The mission of Neighborhood House is to help diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health, and community building. At…

Nisei Veterans Committee

The NVC Foundation was established in 2005 as a 501-C-3 nonprofit organization to support the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) and address the dilemma of declining numbers of veterans in the NVC. It…

Nonprofit Assistance Center

The Nonprofit Assistance Center (NAC) targets our services to communities that historically have had least access to resources, services and opportunities. This includes communities of color and…

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Our Mission Statement Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community…

Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council

For over 35 years, the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NW MTN MSDC) has been linking major corporations and public agencies to minority-owned businesses, a multi-billion…

Open Doors for Multicultural Families

The mis­sion of our orga­ni­za­tion, Open Doors for Mul­ti­cul­tural Fam­i­lies, is to ensure that diverse fam­i­lies who have fam­ily mem­bers with devel­op­men­tal dis­abil­i­ties and spe­cial…

Organization of Chinese Americans - Greater Seattle Chapter

Formerly known as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA was founded in 1973 with a vision of uniting Chinese Americans across the United States into one representative voice. Today, OCA has…

Our Future Matters

Mission "Our Future Matters," exists to help Pacific Islanders students their parents and community leaders create positive change and enhance our success in education. Description "Our Future…

Rainier Valley Corps

Rainier Valley Corps cultivates immigrant and refugee leaders to strengthen the capacity of ethnic-led nonprofits. We create space for collaboration between diverse communities of color to affect…

Reach Center

The REACH Center assists agencies with strategic planning and training for: individuals, young and old alike, to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to function in a culturally and…

Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest

Based at Everett Community College, the organization assists immigrants and refugees with English language acquisition, job placement, and naturalization services. Executive Director: Van Dinh-Kuno…

Refugee Women's Alliance

Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit that provides holistic services to help refugee and immigrant women and families thrive. In 29 years of work with…

Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDPDA)

The mission of SCIDpda is to preserve, promote and develop the Seattle Chinatown International District as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood. The Seattle Chinatown International…

Society of Chinese-American Aerospace Engineers

The Society of Chinese-American Aerospace Engineers (SCAAE) has over 500 members from Boeing, Honeywell, UTC, GE, Northrop-Grumman, Parker Aerospace and other aerospace companies in Southern…

Southeast Asian Education Coalition

SEA3eD is a grassroots organization located in Washington's South Puget Sound dedicated to advancing the educational empowerment of Southeast Asians. To promote solidarity among the Southeast Asian…

Southeast Seattle Education Coalition

The Southeast Seattle Education Coalition (SESEC) is a collaboration of community based organizations, community activists, and other stakeholders who are working to improve schools in Southeast…

Southwest Youth and Family Services

The communities and the people that we work with have always guided our mission and are the reason we love what we do. Our mission is to create communities in southwest Seattle and King County in…

Tacoma Community House

Tacoma Community House aims to provide the highest quality of services to the people we serve. The diverse programs are a catalyst for change and growth. By fostering self-sufficiency, we give…

The Sikh Coalition

The Sikh Coalition was born in the aftermath of bigotry, violence and discrimination against the city's Sikh population following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We began as a…

UTOPIA Seattle - United Territories of Pacific Islander's Alliance

UTOPIA is a QTPI-led organization fighting for equitable access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, and more for all Queer and Trans Pacific Islander youth, adults, elders, and families in…

Vietnamese Friendship Association

VFA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1978 to help Vietnamese refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the US after the Vietnam War. The organization offered ESL (English as a…

WAPI Community Services

About Us We are a non-profit agency serving Asian Pacific Islander Youth and all Youth of Color, ages 10-20, in the greater Seattle area. Our goal is to help youth deal with substance abuse/…

Washington State Coalition for Language Access

The Washington State Coalition for Language Access is an organization consisting of legal professionals, advocates, law enforcement personnel, interpreters/translators, educators, service providers,…

Wing Luke Asian Museum

The Wing is dedicated to immersing you in uniquely American stories of survival, success, conflict, compassion and hope. Through our guided tours and ongoing exhibitions, you can experience real life…