On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit with its worst natural disaster in history.

In an effort to lend support to the people of Japan who have been hit hard by the recent quake and tsunami, Humanitarian Asians and Pacific Islanders are banding together all the major Asian organizations in the Bay Area in order to raise money for the relief efforts and people of Japan.

Proceeds will go to NORTHERN... [read more]

On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit with its worst natural disaster in history.

In an effort to lend support to the people of Japan who have been hit hard by the recent quake and tsunami, Humanitarian Asians and Pacific Islanders are banding together all the major Asian organizations in the Bay Area in order to raise money for the relief efforts and people of Japan.

Proceeds will go to NORTHERN JAPAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND (www.jcccnc.org), an organization with disaster relief experience in Japan, focused on relief, recovery and rebuilding.100% of funds go to the people who need it most… the victims.

Please join us 5-9PM on March 31st 2011 at Recess 443 Broadway St in San Francisco.

Optional donations will be accepted at the door: $5-20 Suggested (100% of the door proceeds will go to the Northern Japan Relief Fund). In addition, 40% of the bar proceeds (as well as the hors d'ouvres) will be graciously donated by Anna Tran (the owner of RECESS). DJ Boy Wonder, DJ eHash and DJ Thaifoon are donating their services too.

Sponsoring Organization: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP–SF)

Co-sponsoring Organizations: Bay Area Benefit, DAE Advertising, Taiwanese American Professionals, Asian Business League, Project by Project, American Legion Cathay Post #384, KollaborationSF, Corporate Asian American Employee Network (CAAEN), Richmond Area Multi-Services, SF Samoa, Samoan Parents in Action, Fa’atasi (Together as One), Together Samoa, OLO—One Love Oceania, UTOPIA, Oriented, Samoan Solutions, Pacific Health Club, Tongan Interfaith Council, Mission District Re-Entry Center, APOP Hawaiian Cultural Center, Books for the Barrios, Vive SF, Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County, Wokai, San Francisco Asian Peace Officers Association, Society of Asian Women Leaders, Korean American Professional Society, Center for Asian American Media, Filipino-American Law Enforcement Officers Association, Bay Area Asian Pacific American Legislative Staffers, and HYPHEN

Host Committee: Keesa Ocampo, Derek Choy, Reynald Ong, Eli Kuo, Yumi Chang, Christopher Do, Hon. Greg Chew, Hon. Igor Tregub, and Jason Overman

Community Partners: The Tides Foundation, Ozumo, 5a5 Steak Lounge, Ben Tre Restaurant, BASS Electric, Filipino American National Historical Society SF Bay Area Consortium (FANHS SF Bay Area Consortium).