Central California Asian Pacific Women

Central California Asian Pacific Women Empowering each generation of API women in the Central Valley since 1980. Visit us at www.ccapw.org

Established in 1980, Central California Asian Pacific Women (CCAPW) has emerged as a vital source of empowerment and support for Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women throughout the Central Valley. Proudly standing as the sole pan-Asian women’s organization in our region, CCAPW has flourished by remaining attuned to the evolving needs of our community. What began as a

grassroots AANHPI women’s group has evolved into a dynamic organization dedicated to uplifting all AANHPI women in their educational, leadership, and professional pursuits. Over the past four decades, CCAPW has embraced diversity across cultures and generations. We are proudly led by a board of directors composed of a multiethnic and multigenerational group of women with deep roots in Central Valley AANHPI communities. As an entirely volunteer-driven organization, we’ve remained dedicated to fostering leadership, visibility, and cross-cultural relationships among AANHPI women, driving significant impact through our scholarship initiatives, community education, and outreach programming. Since our inception, CCAPW has provided over $450,000 in financial assistance to women and girls pursuing higher education, many of whom are from refugee and immigrant families and are the first women in their families to attend college. This initiative has culminated in this year's record-breaking scholarship total of $32,000. Over the years, we’ve also facilitated numerous workshops, panels, and mentorship programs designed to support AANHPI women and girls in achieving their educational and professional goals. The enduring impact of CCAPW can be seen not only in the academic achievements of our former scholarship recipients but also in their return to serve as board members, funders, and volunteers, contributing to the organization's growth and sustainability. As we look to the future, we hope to build on our rich history of women leaders of all ages from diverse ethnic backgrounds and professions. We remain steadfast in our commitment to amplifying the voices and achievements of AANHPI women.

What a joy it is to serve the community with women you share food and laughter with!
08/24/2026

What a joy it is to serve the community with women you share food and laughter with!

Thank you Community Health System for your generous contributions and support of AANHPI women scholars in the Central Va...
06/27/2026

Thank you Community Health System for your generous contributions and support of AANHPI women scholars in the Central Valley.

Thank you Innovative Minds ABA for helping local AANHPI women achieve their academic dreams!
06/27/2026

Thank you Innovative Minds ABA for helping local AANHPI women achieve their academic dreams!

We are grateful to Dr. Bonnie Her for her generous contributions to making meaningful impact to AANHPI women in the purs...
06/26/2026

We are grateful to Dr. Bonnie Her for her generous contributions to making meaningful impact to AANHPI women in the pursuit of their educational dreams.

Many thanks to Suevia Vang, owner of Let Me Take A Look (LMTAL_giftshop) for being a donor of CCAPW’s scholarship progra...
06/26/2026

Many thanks to Suevia Vang, owner of Let Me Take A Look (LMTAL_giftshop) for being a donor of CCAPW’s scholarship program! Your support helps us continue to uplift AANHPI women in the Central Valley.

Thank you to Sang Pediatrics as CCAPW’s 2026 Platinum Sponsor! Your generous support makes what we do possible and helps...
06/25/2026

Thank you to Sang Pediatrics as CCAPW’s 2026 Platinum Sponsor! Your generous support makes what we do possible and helps Asian American women pursue their dreams on their educational journey ✨

Join us at CCAPW Scholarship Gala on Sunday, June 28th. Link in bio.

Our favorite time of the year is here! Please join us for the annual CCAPW Scholarship Gala on Sunday, June 28th to cong...
06/02/2026

Our favorite time of the year is here! Please join us for the annual CCAPW Scholarship Gala on Sunday, June 28th to congratulate the 2026-2027 recipients.
To purchase tickets and for more details: https://www.ccapw.org/event-details/scholarship-gala

We don’t recognize enough the diversity within AANHPI communities, identities, and experiences. Ancestor Yuri Kochiyama ...
05/30/2026

We don’t recognize enough the diversity within AANHPI communities, identities, and experiences. Ancestor Yuri Kochiyama reminds us, “We are all part of one another.” Here’s a snippet of the invisibilized AANHPI women who the CCAPW Board sends love to.

Post inspired by as we add to the overlooked experiences they have lovingly highlighted.

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor the generous contributions of sponsors and donors who help make CCAPW schola...
05/27/2026

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor the generous contributions of sponsors and donors who help make CCAPW scholarships possible! Swipe to read a few of their messages to scholarship recipients.

In observance of AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor the historical contributions of former CCAPW board members. Gaonou Vang...
05/25/2026

In observance of AANHPI Heritage Month, we honor the historical contributions of former CCAPW board members. Gaonou Vang was a scholarship recipient in 2019 and had a full-circle moment upon joining the board from 2021-2023!

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