CAUSE To Host Voter Education Workshop Focusing On The General Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lindsey Horowitz

Director of Programs

Phone: 626-356-9838

Email: lindsey@causeusa.org

CAUSE to Host Voter Education Workshop Focusing on the General Election

Pasadena, CA – October 14, 2016 – Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) will be holding a Voter Education Workshop and Dim Sum Reception at the Grand Plaza Community Room in Downtown Los Angeles (601 N. Grand Avenue) on Wednesday, October 19th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 This voter education session will be geared primarily towards English, Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking seniors who are seeking easily accessible information about voter registration and voter re-registration, in addition to absentee ballot information, ballot propositions and other information regarding the November 8th General Election.

The workshop will be conducted in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and will begin with an overview of the voting process and ballot measures. It will then be followed by a question and answer portion and will end with a dim sum reception. The event is free and open to the public.

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Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the  political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development.

For press inquiries, please contact CAUSE via phone at (626) 356-9838 or email at info@causeusa.org. General information can be obtained from our website, www.causeusa.org. Our offices are located at 260 S. Los Robles Ave., #115 Pasadena, CA 91101.

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CAUSE Welcomes Leadership Academy Class Of 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Aki Leung

Director of Programs

Phone: 626-356-9838

Email: aki@causeusa.org

CAUSE Welcomes Leadership Academy Class of 2016

Pasadena, CA – June 9, 2016 – Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) will host the 25th Leadership Academy Kickoff Press Conference and Reception on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce (350 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017), from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Through this event, CAUSE welcomes and introduces the 25th Class of Leadership Academy participants to the community. Program participants will share their stories and passion in serving the community. The Honorable Mike Eng, Vice President of the Los Angeles Community College Board will serve as the keynote speaker for the event.

Since its inception in 1991, the CAUSE Leadership Academy develops a pipeline of leadership for the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. The program prepares its participants to be leaders at the forefront of the democratic process through learning the importance of civic engagement and political participation. Graduates of this program have gone on to run for political office and have become leaders in politics, business and nonprofits.

This year, CAUSE received a record number of applications from elite students across the nation. Participants went through a rigorous and comprehensive reviewing process. Decisions are made based on academic and personal excellence, as well as demonstrated leadership capabilities in extracurricular activities.

The CAUSE Leadership Academy – Washington, DC Program offers opportunities for students to gain firsthand experience in politics through legislative work, attending various legislative briefings and hearings, and conducting policy research.

Class of 2016 Leadership Academy – Washington, DC Cohort includes:

• Haeeun Blessing Jee, Harvard College | Intern at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

• Edwin Saucedo, University of Southern California | Intern at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The CAUSE Leadership Academy – Los Angeles, CA Program offers opportunities for students to gain firsthand experience in politics through constituent services, community organizing, community relations, and legislative research.

Class of 2016 Leadership Academy – Los Angeles, CA Cohort includes:

• Zenni Duong, University of California, Davis | Intern at the Office of U.S. Congressmember Judy Chu

• Kevin Hsu, Claremont McKenna College | Intern at the Office of California State Treasurer John Chiang

• Sabina Li, University of California, Los Angeles | Intern at the Office of California State Controller Betty Yee

• Jess Xinyi Liu, University of Michigan | Intern at the Office of U.S. Congressmember Adam Schiff

• Eric Phung, Yale University | Intern at the Office of California State Assemblymember Ed Chau

• Phoebe Shen, Scripps College | Intern at the Office of California State Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez

• Joanna Tien, University of California, Los Angeles | Intern at the Office of U.S. Congressmember Grace Napolitano

• Xuan Le Tong, University of California, Riverside | Intern at the Office of Los Angeles Unified School District Boardmember Scott M. Schmerelson

• Erika Zheng, University of California, Berkeley | Intern at the Office of Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti

This event is open to the public. Elected officials, community leaders, press members, family and friends are welcome to join. Admission is free and light refreshment will be provided. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 15 at cla2016-kickoff.eventbrite.com. Parking is at 417 S. Boylston Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ($7 cash only) and additional street parking is available.

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Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the  political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development.

For any further inquiries, please contact CAUSE via phone at (626) 356-9838 or email at info@causeusa.org. General information can be obtained from our website at www.causeusa.org. Our office is located at 260 S. Los Robles Ave., #115 Pasadena, CA 91101

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CAUSE Board Chair Charlie Woo And Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu Speak On The New Wave Of Young Asian American Voters In Los Angeles County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Joshua Alegado

Programs Coordinator

Phone: 626-356-9838

Email: joshua@causeusa.org

CAUSE Board Chair Charlie Woo and Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu speak on the new wave of young Asian American voters in Los Angeles County

Pasadena, CA — June 23, 2016 — New wave of young Asian American voters in LA County means change is on the way, according to Pat Brown Institute Poll. Survey has warning signs for both the Republican and Democratic parties.

What:

The Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State LA will host a press and community event to release findings from its Asian American poll on civic engagement and political behavior. The event will be held on June 29 from 8–10 a.m. at Cal State LA’s downtown campus located at 801 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90017. The poll, conducted in collaboration with the nonprofit, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, surveyed 1,865 Asian American registered voters in Los Angeles County, and included Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Korean Americans and Filipino Americans.

The survey reveals major differences between younger and older Asian American voters on social issues, religion, and partisanship. The event will include a presentation by Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, director of the PBI-Cal State LA Poll. Commenting on the results and their implications will be Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu, Chair of (CAUSE) Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment Charlie Woo, and Cal State LA Professor and Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Program, Ping Yao.

When:

8–10 a.m., Wednesday, June 29. Click here to register for the #PBIAsianAmPoll. Reserved seating in the front will be held for members of the media who have registered.

Where:

Cal State LA’s downtown campus, 801 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90017. Parking is free with validation at the parking structure located at 801 South Grand Ave. Public transit stops are also within walking distance of the downtown campus. For additional information, visit the Pat Brown Institute or call us at (323) 343-3770.

More:

Gov. Edmund G. “Pat” Brown, who held office from 1959 to 1967, brought the Pat Brown Institute to the Cal State LA campus in 1987. The Institute is a nonpartisan center for community engagement, civic education, public policy forums and debates, youth leadership, and applied public policy research. The Pat Brown Institute has developed a series of distinguished and accessible programs to carry out the mission of the University and create more inclusive and empowered communities across Southern California.

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Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political and civic empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development.

For press registration and inquiries, please contact CAUSE by phone at (626) 356-9838 or by email at joshua@causeusa.org. General information can be obtained from our website, www.causeusa.org. Our office is located at 260 South Los Robles Avenue, #115, Pasadena, CA 91101.

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CAUSE Hosts Women In Power: Leadership In Entrepreneurship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Aki Leung

Director of Programs

Phone: 626-356-9838

Email: aki@causeusa.org

CAUSE Hosts Women in Power: Leadership in Entrepreneurship

Pasadena, CA — January 27, 2016 — The Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) will be hosting Women in Power: Leadership in Entrepreneurship at City Club Los Angeles (555 South Flower Street, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071) on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This Women in Power panel discussion program will feature some of Los Angeles’ top entrepreneurial women. Through candid discussion, panelists will continue the program’s tradition of empowering women to rise to the top. Panelists include:

• Ellen Chen, Co-Founder and President, Mendocino Farms

• Toni Ko, CEO, Butter Ventures, and Founder, NYX Cosmetics

• Pooneh Mohajer, CEO and Co-Founder, tokidoki

Nita Song, IW Group’s President and Chief Momentum Officer will moderate the program.

CAUSE will facilitate a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs. While reports from the United States Census Bureau show that women-owned businesses have increased by 79% since 1997, businesswomen still face significant struggles in achieving the same ground as their male counterparts. Forbes recently announced that the majority of women-owned businesses start their companies with 50% less capital and that only 4 % are able to generate over $500,000 in revenue.

Panelists will delve into the heart of these challenges, share how they were able to rise above, and point out why leadership made all the difference. CAUSE will explore what made their individual brands successful as well as how they grew those brands to reach success. By sharing their experiences, panelists intend to encourage members of the audience to follow suit.

This event is in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners – Los Angeles and was made possible due to the support of East West Bank and Ernst & Young. Please RSVP by Monday, February 1, 2016 at wip-entrepreneur.eventbrite.com. Admission is $35 per person and valet parking is $10 with validation. Please contact Kim Yamasaki at kim@causeusa.org or at (626) 356-9838 for sponsorship inquiries.

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Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political and civic empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development.

The Women in Power program aims to create opportunities for candid discussion regarding issues that women leaders face and to explore strategies for overcoming them. The panel discussions and networking programs help foster a community built on leadership, inspiration, and mentorship. The program helps women professionals achieve their full leadership potential.

For press registration and inquiries, please contact CAUSE by phone at (626) 356-9838 or by email at aki@causeusa.org. General information can be obtained from our website, www.causeusa.org. Our office is located at 260 South Los Robles Avenue, #115, Pasadena, CA 91101.

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