National CAPACD News - February 2010

In this month's newsletter: 1. Local community-based organizations in Philadelphia partner to support students facing violence in their high school 2. National CAPACD Joins the Americans for Financial Services Reform 3. Get Connected to the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus 4. Critical Moment for Affordable Housing Funding 5. National CAPACD Executive Director meets with the National Economic Council 6. National CAPACD Staff News 7. Spring 2010 Internship 8. 2010 Convention to be moved to September 26-29, 2010!  more» 

National CAPACD Seeking Spring Intern 2010

National CAPACD is seeking undergraduate or graduate students to work with a dynamic, progressive non-profit organization committed to advancing the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, organizing and leadership development.   more» 

National CAPACD Hiring Housing Program Coordinator

National CAPACD seeks a Housing Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator) to assist in developing and implementing a national housing, foreclosure and financial literacy program that builds the capacity of local organizations to serve low-/moderate-income AAPI communities.   more» 

MUTLI-LINGUAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FAIR FOR HOMEOWNERS IN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Los Angeles, CA - The foreclosure crisis has resulted in the advent of a new genre of foreclosure rescue scams targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander and other vulnerable communities. Borrowers have reported paying anywhere from $500-$7000 to foreclosure modification scammers that collect fees up front and provide no assistance to the borrower. Meanwhile, homeowners risk losing additional savings and continue to face the threat of foreclosure. The immigrant population within the AAPI community has been especially hard hit because information on how to prevent foreclosure and accessing government programs are often not readily accessible in the primary languages spoken by many within the AAPI community.  more»