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Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas (AAFC)

PROMOTING ASIAN CULTURES AND LIFESTYLES AND CELEBRATING THE CAROLINAS ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

The Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas (AAFC) was founded in 2021 by the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce and operates as an independent IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are based in Charlotte, North Carolina and are dedicated to:

• Preserving and promoting Asian cultures;
• Advocating for community service and volunteerism;
• Developing oppurtunities for Asian American residents in the Charlotte area;
• Engaging community leaders to take active roles in inclusion; and
• Assisting worthy initiatives organized by community groups.

MISSION
To EMPOWER Asian Americans in the Charlotte region, the Carolinas, and elsewhere, and to provide a forum that celebrates our cultural heritage.

To ENCOURAGE leaders to engage with the Asian American community, and to give us  an active role in developing an inclusive future in our region.

To INSPIRE our community and to promote our strength in diversity and our power in unity.

To INFORM local and global readers alike of vital issues from an Asian perspective, to promote healthy dialogue, and to establish positive influences for progress, 

To ENTERTAIN and share the best of our cultures, remaining proud Carolinians and loyal Americans, while retaining our indomitable Asian values and spirit.

Information on this page is provided by the organization.