Thank you for joining us for the AAPI LEAD National Summit Community Reception. CAUSE is honored to co-host this evening with AAPI LEAD as we welcome leaders from across the country to Los Angeles. We hope you'll enjoy an evening of conversation, connection, and community as we share a neighborhood we are proud to call home.

LOCATION

Saturday, July 18, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Chapman Plaza (Koreatown)
3465 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020

EVENT DETAILS

  • If you are driving, we recommend the following parking options:

    • Chapman Plaza North Parking Lot – Located behind Chapman Plaza with an entrance on S. Alexandria Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street. Evening parking is $20.

    • Equitable Plaza Garage – 634 S. Mariposa Avenue. Daily maximum is $18.99, or approximately $7.99 when reserved in advance through SpotHero.

    • Street parking is also available nearby.

    Please allow a few extra minutes to walk to Chapman Plaza.

  • Business Casual.

    This event will be held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for warm weather.

  • Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed with light refreshments and receive one complimentary drink ticket and $25 in Chapman Dollars.

    Drink Ticket
    Redeem your drink ticket at Quarters Korean BBQ (beer or house wine) or Cha Redefine (any beverage). Drink tickets are valid throughout the reception on Saturday, July 18.

    Chapman Dollars
    Beginning at 7:00 PM, your Chapman Dollars will be activated and may be used at participating Chapman Plaza restaurants and businesses.

    If you're looking for an easy way to stay in the heart of the celebration, featured courtyard meal options from participating restaurants will be available for $25 in Chapman Dollars, making it easy to gather, dine together, and meet Summit attendees from across the country. You're also welcome to use your Chapman Dollars inside participating restaurants or bring your meal back to the courtyard to continue the celebration.

    SEE PARTICIPATING CHAPMAN BUSINESSES HERE: BIT.LY/CHAPMAN-RESTAURANTS

  • Throughout the evening, we invite you to support this year's CAUSE Leadership Academy interns by participating in their Mock Election for the future Los Angeles County Executive. Meet the candidates, learn about their ideas, and cast your ballot.

    To learn more before the event, visit: https://www.causeusa.org/cla-mock-campaign-2026

    We are also grateful to API Equity Alliance, Chinese Elected Officials, Korean American Coalition Los Angeles, and Thai Community Development Center for helping share this invitation and welcome guests to the reception.

We are also grateful to AAPI Equity Alliance, Chinese-American Elected Officials, Korean American Coalition Los Angeles, and Thai Community Development Center for helping share this invitation and welcome guests to the reception.

Thank you again for joining us. We look forward to celebrating with you in Koreatown!

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