CSUF CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

Organizations CSUF ORGANIZATIONSThis section of the Engagement Guide encompasses a variety of communityorganizations, centers, and services that are available for the Titan family withinthe main campus of California State University, Fullerton.DIVERSITY INITIATIVES / RESOURCE CENTERSThe African American Resource CenterPLS 182 (657) 278-3230The Mission of the African American Resource Center (AARC) is to providean opportunity for individuals to pursue the academic, research, and culturalinterests of African Americans. It provides resources, services, programs andevents that focus on the total integration and success of African Americanstudents.The Asian Pacific American Resource CenterPLS 187 (657) 278-3742Asian Pacific American Resource Center strives to unify and empower itscommunity by serving as an academic and creative home for its students, staff,and faculty, as well as its external community links.Chicana/o Resource CenterPLS 184 (657) 278-2537The Chicana/o Resource Center (CRC) provides a space to learn and grow byproviding various programs that address the unique experiences and socialconditions of Latinx students. The CRC serves as a place to connect with othersstudents, student organizations, staff, faculty and resources on campus.The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trangender Queer Resource CenterPLS 189 (657) 278-4218The mission of the LGBT Queer Resource Center at Cal State Fullerton is to createan inclusive and affirming space and community for students, staff, faculty, andthe broader community to explore issues related to sexual orientation, romanticorientation, and gender identity through an intersectional lens.The Titan Dreamers Resource CenterPLS 185 (657) 278-3234The Titan Dreamers Resource Center is a place of scholarship, support, andadvocacy at California State University, Fullerton. On April 23, 2014, CSUFmade history among institutions of higher education as it took a public stancein support of undocumented students, who now have a safe and engagingplace to call home.FACULTY / STAFF ASSOCIATIONSAfrican American Faculty & Staff Associationfullerton.edu/aafsaThe California State University, Fullerton African American Faculty and StaffAssociation (AAFSA), as a partner in the educational enterprises, will provideservices that meet the needs of African American students as they progressthrough their college experience that enhance and support the academicmission of the University.Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Associationfullerton.edu/aapifsaThe mission of the California State University, Fullerton Asian Americanand Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association (AAPIFSA) is to bringtogether members of the CSUF faculty and staff in order to promote aninclusive and equitable campus climate for all groups.Chicano/Latino Faculty Staff Associationfullerton.edu/clfsaThe purpose of the Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association (CLFSA) isto bring together members of the Chicano/Latino faculty and staff in orderto promote effective communication between all segments of the Chicano/Latino and other under-represented communities of California State University,Fullerton.HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION / CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GUIDE 6

Pride Alliance Faculty & Staff AssociationORGANIZATIONS / SERVICESfullerton.edu/prideallianceThe Pride Alliance at California State University, Fullerton is dedicated toproviding voice and representation for the coalition of LGBTQ and otherrelated faculty and staff.The Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange CountyResearchers and Critical Educators Faculty & StaffAssociationed.fullerton.edu/raceResearchers and Critical Educators Faculty & Staff Association is anorganization of faculty at California State University, Fullerton promotingexcellent scholarship, applied research, and discussion of issues on the topicsof race, ethnicity, class, culture, religion, linguistic diversity, and gender.CAMPUS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERSVeterans Resource CenterGH 244 (657) 278-8660The Veterans Resource Center at California State University, Fullerton providescomprehensive services to military-connected students that support personal,academic, and professional success.fullerton.edu/veterans veterans@fullerton.eduWoMen’s Adult and Reentry CenterGH 205 (657) 278-3928The WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center is dedicated to educating on issuesof gender and social equity through a feminist lens. The Center engages theCSUF community by providing support services, leadership opportunities,educational programs and advocacy. AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK ORGANIZATIONSThis section of the Engagement Guide encompasses a variety communityorganizations, centers, services, and cultural hotspots that are available forthe African American/Black community in the surrounding Orange and LosAngeles County regions of Southern California.COMMUNITY CENTERSAfrican American Unity Center Los Angeles944 W 53rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90037(323) 789-7300 35 mi.The African American Unity Center is a multi-service community center thatprovides education services, emergency food, personal goods and recreationalprograms for people who live in the South Central area of Los Angeles.African American Cultural Center3018 W 48th St. Los Angeles, CA 90043(323) 299-6124 38 mi.The African American Cultural Center (SOPPAAC) is a non-profit institution anda national leader in cultural education and exchange. Established in 1965, theCenter provides a multifaceted program on African culture through lectures,workshops, readings, performances, educational programs, plays, exhibitions,films and publications.17891 Cartwright Rd. Ste 100 Irvine, CA 92614 16 mi.Founded in 1984, the chamber advocates and promotes Black business andeconomic development within the public and private sectors, resulting in asound economic base that supports the survival and self-determination of theAfrican-American community.100 Black Men of Orange County7545 Irvine Center Dr. Ste 200 Irvine, CA 92618(949) 623-8423 20 mi.100 Black men of Orange County empowers the African American communityby providing focused, effective, participatory leadership that improves publicpolicy and enhances the overall education, social and economic status ofminorities. We shall do this by coordinating our efforts with other OrangeCounty organizations and focusing our attention on systemic issues thatimpede African Americans from achieving a higher quality of life.The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber ofCommerce5120 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 230 Los Angeles, CA 90056(323) 292-1297 38 mi.The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce’s mission isto advocate and promote the economic growth and development of the AfricanAmerican business by focusing on legislative advocacy, as well as identifyingand developing business opportunities and strategic business alliances. APIDA ORGANIZATIONS / SERVICESAPIDA encompasses the Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi-American populationthat is often homogenized into the Asian/Pacific Islander checkbox on mostapplications and forms. The usage of APIDA is inclusive to the wide rangeof ancestral history that derives from each region of Asia. That includesCentral, East, South, Southeast, and Desi regions of Asia. This section of theEngagement Guide encompasses a variety community organizations, centers,services, and cultural hotspots that are available for the Asian Pacific IslanderDesi-American (APIDA) community in the Orange and Los Angeles Countyregions of Southern California.COMMUNITY CENTERSKorean Resource Center - Fullerton620 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832(714) 869-7624 3 mi.krcla.orgKorean Resource Center - Los AngelesCULTURE900 Crenshaw Blvd. #B Los Angeles, CA 90019(323) 937-3718 36 mi.The Korean Resource Center (KRC) was founded in 1983 to empower lowincome, immigrant, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and communities ofcolor in Southern California. Using a holistic approach, KRC strives to empowerour community by integrating services, education, culture, organizing, andcoalition building, all of which seek to improve the life of the individual and thecommunity.California African American Museum: CAAMsSouth Asian Network600 State Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90037(213) 744-7432 36 mi.The California African American Museum (CAAM) is a hub for exploring AfricanAmerican art, history, and culture, with a focus on California and the West.Admission is free.18173 Pioneer Blvd Suite I, Artesia, CA 90701(562) 403-0488 15 mi.The South Asian Network (SAN) embraces the diversity of the South AsianAmerican community as strength and builds unity among South Asianimmigrants in Southern California that does not exist in South Asia itself. SANstrives to build alliances among the South Asian community, other immigrantcommunities, and communities of color in order to advance a sharedprogressive agenda for Southern California.HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION / CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GUIDE 7

The National Korean American Service & EducationConsortium900 S Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019(323) 937-3718 41 mi.The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) is agrassroots organization founded in 1994 by local community centers to projecta progressive voice and promote the full participation of Korean and AsianAmericans within the larger society. Our mission is to organize Korean andAsian Americans to achieve social, economic, and racial justice.CULTUREChinese American Museum425 N Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA 90012(213) 485-8567 29 mi.The Chinese American Museum (CAM) proudly stands as Southern California’sfirst and only museum dedicated to sharing the history of the ChineseAmerican experience in Los Angeles.Japanese American National Museum100 N Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012(213) 625-0414 30 mi.The Japanese American National Museum is dedicated to sharing theexperience of Americans of Japanese ancestry.Tuesday Night Project120 Judge John Aiso St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 30 mi.Tuesday Night Project is an Asian American grassroots and volunteer-basedorganization fiercely devoted to bridging communities by providing programmingand interactive spaces for people to connect through artistic expression andstrong, creative, community partnerships.FilAm Arts760 S. Westmoreland Ave. Ste 266 Los Angeles, CA 90005(213) 380-3722 32 mi.Embracing the value of KAPWA (shared being), the Association for theAdvancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture’s (also known as FilAmARTS) mission is to facilitate community synergy and transformation byadvancing the arts and diverse cultural heritage of Filipinos through artsservices, presentation, and education.Korean American National Museum3727 W. 6th St. #519 Los Angeles, CA 90020(213) 388-4229 35 mi.Located in the heart of one of the largest Korean American communities in thecountry, the Korean American National Museum was established to interpret andpreserve Korean American history, culture and achievements.USC Pacific Asia Museum46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101(626) 449-2742 38 mi.One of only four U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia andthe Pacific Islands, the USC Pacific Asia Museum has a collection of more than15,000 objects, spanning more than 4,000 years from the region of Persia tothe Pacific Islands.Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino, CA 91108(626) 405-2100 38 mi.The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens featuremust-see gardens themed from around the world. With sights that engageall of the senses, the Huntington is an ever-changing exhibition of color andbreathtaking scenery. Among the most popular attractions are the Chineseand Japanese gardens. The Chinese garden, known in Chinese as Liu Fang Yuan(Garden of Flowing Fragrance), offers a glimpse into the traditional style ofscholar gardens from Suzhou, China.ORGANIZATIONS / SERVICESAsian Americans Advancing Justice - Orange County1626 E. 4th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701(888) 349-9695 10 mi.Advancing Justice - LA’s Orange County office conducts legal clinics andself-help workshops for the AA and NHPI communities. In partnership withthe Orange County courts, Advancing Justice - LA holds regular Vietnameselanguage family law workshops.The Cambodian Family1626 E. 4th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701(714) 571-1966 10 mi.The Cambodian Family promotes social health by providing refugee and immigrantfamilies the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and desires for creatinghealth and well-being in their lives. Our vision is to see refugee and immigrantfamilies that are healthy, happy, self-reliant, and contributing members of society.Orange County Asian & Pacific Islander Community Alliance12912 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA 92840(714) 636-9095 13 mi.The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc.(OCAPICA) was established in 1997 with the mission to build a healthierand stronger community by enhancing the well-being of Asians and PacificIslanders through inclusive partnerships in the areas of service, education,advocacy, organizing, and research.United Cambodian Community2201 E. Anaheim St. Ste 200 Long Beach, CA 90804(562) 433-2490 24 mi.The United Cambodian Community (UCC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) multicultural social services agency. UCC promotes and advocates for the well-beingand advancement of the Cambodian community.Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics327 E. 2nd St. Ste 226 Los Angeles, CA 90012(213) 485-1422 29 mi.Founded in 1982, LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics) is a national,nonprofit organization, with a mission to achieve full participation and equality forAsian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) through leadership, empowerment, and policy.Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles1145 Wilshire Blvd. 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017(213) 977-7500 31 mi.Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Advancing Justice - LA)is the nation’s largest legal aid and civil rights non-profit organization forAsian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (NHPI). Throughdirect services, impact litigation, policy advocacy, leadership development,and capacity building, Advancing Justice - LA focuses on the most vulnerablemembers of Asian American and NHPI communities while also building astrong voice for civil rights and social justice.HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION / CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GUIDE 8

Center for Asian Americans United for Self EmpowermentImmigrant Defenders Law Center - Orange County1605 W. Olympic Blvd. Ste 1027 Los Angeles, CA 90015(213) 269-4639 31 mi.The Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a missionto advance the political and civic empowerment of the Asian Pacific American(APA) community through nonpartisan voter outreach, training, and educationas well as leadership development.2121 N. Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705(213) 634-0999The Immigrant Defenders Law Center advances social justice for SouthernCalifornia’s most marginalized immigrant and refugee communities throughlegal services, community empowerment, and advocacy for adults and childrenin federal immigration custody.Chinese Historical Society of Southern California634 S. Spring St. 10th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014(213) 634-0999 30 mi.The Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a non-profit, social justice law firmdedicated to defending our immigrant communities against injustices in theimmigration court system.411 Bernard St. Los Angeles, CA 90012(323) 222-0856 32 mi.The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was established todiscover and recognize our pioneers and their history. We strive to increaseawareness of Chinese American heritage through public programs, educationand research. DISABILITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS /SERVICESThis section of the Engagement Guide encompasses a variety communityorganizations, centers, and services that are available for the individualswith disabilities in the Orange and Los Angeles County regions of SouthernCalifornia.COMMUNITY CENTERS / SERVICESRegional Center of Orange County - Main Office1525 N.Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705(714) 796-5100 11 mi.Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) is one of 21 private, nonprofitorganizations contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelongservices and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities andtheir families. The regional center is the first stop for those seeking to obtainlocal services and supports to help them live safely and with dignity in thecommunity.Regional Center of Orange County - West Area Office10803 Hope St. Ste A Cypress, CA 90630(714) 796 2900 15 mi.RCOC works with a network of community-based partners to ensure the peoplewe serve receive all of the supports and services they need.The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties12049 Woodruff Ave. Downey, CA 90241(562) 803-4606 16 mi.The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties was founded in 1956 by a handful ofdedicated and resourceful parents who wanted educational and employmentopportunities for their sons and daughters. The Arc Los Angeles & OrangeCounties has a rich and successful history of improving the lives of people withintellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. IMMIGRATION ORGANIZATIONS / SERVICESThis section of the Engagement Guide encompasses a variety communityorganizations, centers, and services that are available for undocumentedcommunities in the Orange and Los Angeles County regions of SouthernCalifornia.COMMUNITY CENTERS / SERVICESHermandad MexicanaImmigrant Defenders Law Center - Los AngelesCARECEN Legal Office2845 W. 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90005(213) 385-7800 32 mi.CARECEN envisions Los Angeles becoming a place where Central Americansand all other communities live in peace and dignity, enjoying economic wellbeing, social justice, and political empowerment.CARECEN Day Labor Center1675 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017(213) 483-0136 32 mi.CARECEN empowers Central Americans and all immigrants by defendinghuman and civil rights, working for social and economic justice and promotingcultural diversity.National TPS Alliance2845 W. 7th St. Los Angeles, CA 90005(213) 385-7800 33 mi.The National TPS Alliance is formed and led by TPS beneficiaries from acrossthe United States, combining advocacy efforts at a national level to saveTemporary Protected Status for all beneficiaries in the short term and to deviselegislation that creates a path to permanent residency in the long term.Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights2533 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90057(213) 353-1333 37 mi.The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Righst (CHIRLA) advances the humanand civil rights of immigrants and refugees; promote harmonious multi-ethnicand multi-racial human relations; and through coalition-building, advocacy,community education and organizing, empower immigrants and their allies tobuild a more just society.INTERSECTIONAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS /SERVICES This section of the Engagement Guide encompasses a variety communityorganizations, centers, and services that are available for intersectionalcommunities in the Orange and Los Angeles County regions of SouthernCalifornia.The Frida Cinema305 E. 4th St. #100 Santa Ana, CA 92701(714) 285-9422 10 mi.“The Frida Cinema is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization dedicated toenriching, connecting, and educating communities through the art of cinema.”1103 W. 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706(714) 541-2000 9 mi.Hermandad Mexicana is a non-profit organization dedicated to defend therights of the immigrant community.HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION / CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT GUIDE 9

DelhiLegal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles505 E. Central Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92707(714) 481-9600 14 mi.The Delhi Center is a private, non-profit community-based organizationestablished in 1969 whose mission is to advance self-sufficiency throughsustainable programs in health, ed

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