The Very Asian Foundation

05/04/2026

Thank you for making it a great day at the ballpark! Thank you to all of our amazing who give selflessly to the St. Louis area. And congrats to for nailing the first pitch as well as designing the first ever AANHPI jersey! We are so proud to be and share our pride with the community. Thanks to DJ Black Sun for keeping the beats going! Thanks to Bethany and Hosei and the Cardinals.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

05/01/2026

Happy AAPI Month from the Very Asian Foundation! We love celebrating AAPI voices, stories, and cultures this month and always. Let’s continue to recognize the creativity and diversity that make our communities a better place.

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.

05/01/2026

Happy AAHNPI month! We're excited to see everyone at Busch Stadium in St. Louis this Sunday!

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04/28/2026

We’d like to officially announce our AAHNPI Heritage Day Community Champions! Come join us in celebrating them at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. This Sunday May 3! Watch as the Cardinals take on the Dodgers and grab a ticket to sit with us in section 335. But before the game join us in Budweiser Terrace for the pregame celebration at 11:30!

For those that are themed ticket holders, they will receive an exclusive jersey designed by artist Claire Nipper ().

A portion of the proceeds will also go towards funding VAF’s nonprofit work in the St. Louis metro area. We hope to see you there!

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.

04/27/2026

The Very Asian Foundation invites you to join us on May 3rd in St. Louis to celebrate AAPI Heritage Day! Join us in section 335 and watch the Cardinals take on the Dodgers at Busch Stadium during this themed ticket event.

Each theme ticket holder will receive an exclusive jersey designed by St. Louis artist Claire Nipper .

A portion of the proceeds goes towards funding VAF’s nonprofit work in the St. Louis metro. Don’t miss your chance to get this first-ever AAPI Cardinals jersey in the club’s history!

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.

04/14/2026

Set your calendars for May 9th! To our Oakland Roots fans: Come to the colosseum at 7 PM to enjoy a game against the El Paso Locomotive FC and a night of cultural enrichment!

We’ll be celebrating AAPI night, where the Asian community is being honored for their help in shaping the Oakland Roots Sports Club, the CA region, and our future.

Follow the link in our bio to get a special ticket that enters you in a giveaway for your very own Oakland Roots drawstring bag!

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.

04/10/2026

We’d like to highlight one of our May Book Project (MBP) partners, Joanna Ho ()!

Transitioning from a teacher to an author, Joanna writes about the AAPI experience. She recently did an author talk at Gotsch Intermediate () in Affton, Missouri. Students discussed themes from her story, “The Day the Books Disappeared” and engaged in conversation about how impactful it was to see themselves represented within their literature.

At the end of the talk, all the students were given a swag bag with a MBP activity book, VAF pencils, and a bookmark designed by a Eunice Chen (), one of our past creator grant winners!

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.

04/01/2026

We want to thank everyone who came to support us for the AAPI Animals Aglow Night the at St. Louis Zoo! 🏮🐉

Attendees had the opportunity to eat a meal while listening to guest speakers and watching fun performances, by Washington University -St. Louis, before getting to explore the glowing lanterns and interactive festivities!

Thank you to Rory James with — it was so nice to be in community with other amazing groups — the Asian American Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Wash U.

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration

03/24/2026

The Very Asian Foundation invites you to join us on May 3rd in St. Louis to celebrate AAPI Heritage Day! Watch the Cardinals take on the Dodgers at Busch Stadium during this themed ticket event.

Each theme ticket holder will receive an exclusive jersey designed by St. Louis artist Claire Nipper .

A portion of the proceeds goes towards funding VAF’s nonprofit work in the St. Louis metro. Don’t miss your chance to get this first-ever AAPI Cardinals jersey in the club’s history!

The Very Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that shines a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.