OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates Greater Phoenix Chapter

06/19/2026

A great opportunity for young artists.
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06/17/2026

🌏 Your Voice Matters. Your Vote Matters. 🗳️

What issues matter most to you right now?

📚 Access to quality education?
🏥 Affordable healthcare?
🌱 Protecting our environment?
🤝 Stronger support for community programs?

Every community has a voice — and voting is one way we make sure those voices are heard.

With the June 22 voter registration deadline approaching, now is the time to make sure you are registered for the July 21 Primary Election. ✅

Don’t wait — check your registration, confirm your polling location, and be ready to participate in our democracy.

🗳️ Register or check your voter status today:
https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/registering-vote

Together, we can build stronger, more engaged communities. 💙

06/04/2026

🎬✨ A Heartfelt Thank You for an Incredible AANHPI Film Festival arranged by OCA Greater Phoenix on May 30, 2026✨🎬

What an inspiring celebration of storytelling, culture, and community!

OCA Greater Phoenix extends its sincere gratitude to all of our guests, supporters, filmmakers, volunteers, and partners who helped make this event a success.

🎥 Creative Team & Filmmakers
Thank you to Cindy Lee, Willie Ito, Radha Mehta, and Jill Marie Sachs for sharing your powerful stories, creative journeys, and unique voices with our community.

🌟 Special Guest
A special thank you to Johann, featured in JOHANN'S STORY: REWRITING LIFE, for sharing an inspiring and deeply personal story of resilience and transformation.

🤝 Community & Industry Partners
Our appreciation goes to:
• Jason Carney, Phoenix Film Foundation
• Dan Gluck, Phoenix DCP
• Kevin Sandler, Film and Media Studies Program, Arizona State University
• Dean Kiyoshi Terasaki, Exhibit Artist
• Harkins Theatres
• Our dedicated OCA Greater Phoenix Interns and Volunteers

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended, engaged in discussions, supported the filmmakers, and celebrated AANHPI Heritage Month with us. Your presence transformed this event into a meaningful gathering of learning, connection, and cultural appreciation.

Together, we celebrated the power of film to educate, inspire, preserve stories, and build bridges across communities.

We look forward to seeing you again next year! 🎬💙🌏

06/02/2026

🎉 WE DID IT — 2ND PLACE! 🎉
OCA Greater Phoenix is proud to announce that we placed 🥈 2nd in the Give In May Week 4 Sprint Race for Most Unique Donors!
Because of YOUR incredible support, our organization earned a $250 Sprint Prize to continue serving and uplifting our community. 💙
This achievement belongs to every donor, volunteer, intern, board member, advisor, supporter, and friend who believed in our mission and took action. Whether you donated, shared our campaign, invited others, or encouraged participation — YOU made this possible.
A special thank you to all of our amazing donors for helping us create a ripple effect of generosity and community spirit during Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Together, we proved that small acts truly create BIG impact. 🙌
With gratitude,
OCA Greater Phoenix 💛

05/25/2026

🚨 GIVE IN MAY – FINAL SPRINT WEEK 🚨
📅 May 24 – May 31
This is the FINAL WEEK for OCA Greater Phoenix in the Give In May Challenge! 💙
Every $10 donation helps us uplift AANHPI voices, strengthen community programs, and create lasting impact.
✨ Every donor counts
✨ Every share matters
✨ Together we can finish strong!
💛 Donate today:
https://tinyurl.com/yaw6bptytle

05/23/2026

🎬✨ Experience the OCA Greater Phoenix 2026 AANHPI Film Festival at Harkins Theatres Shea (7354 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260) on Saturday, May 30 | 1:00–4:00 PM, celebrating powerful Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander stories through film, photography, and storytelling.

🎥 Four powerful short films with live Q&As (most filmmakers attending)
• Taga — Jill Marie Sachs
• SUNNA — Radha Mehta
• Hello Maggie! — Willie Ito
• JOHANN'S STORY: REWRITING LIFE — Cindy Lee, featuring special guest Johann

📸 Photography exhibit by Dean Kiyoshi Terasaki

⏰ Festival program begins at 2:00 PM. Come early to explore the exhibit, get settled, and pick up your voucher for a small popcorn and drink.

👉 Only one week left! Tickets are $10 — a true steal for an afternoon of film, photography, live Q&As, and community celebration.

🎟 Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/film-festival-to-celebrate-aanhpi-heritage-month?impact_chain_source=shifa489%40gmail.com

🍽 Following the festival, guests are invited to continue the celebration at a special VIP Reception Dinner with filmmakers and creatives for more intimate conversation and connection. Reservations are required and space is limited, available on a first come, first served basis.

05/19/2026

🎬✨ Join us for the AANHPI Film Festival, celebrating AANHPI voices and storytelling through powerful films, inspiring conversations, and exclusive dinner with award-winning producers and filmmakers. Limited seats available.

Get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/film-festival-to-celebrate-aanhpi-heritage-month?impact_chain_source=shifa489%40gmail.com

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

🚨 Give In May Challenge | Sprint Week: May 17–23 🚨
OCA Greater Phoenix interns have taken on the challenge to bring in MORE unique donors! 💙
🎯 Each donor gives just $10.
✨ This week, President Astria Wong will MATCH the donations — doubling your impact!
Your support will help OCA Greater Phoenix win the challenge, unlock additional prize funding, and continue serving our community.
🙌 Will you help our interns champion this challenge?

💛 Donate Here:
https://tinyurl.com/yaw6bpty