Welcome to Chinatown began five years ago, in the early days of the pandemic, as a community-powered response to crisis. What started as emergency relief has evolved into long-term economic development, small business support, and a vision for a thriving Chinatown informed by, and built for, the people who call it home.

This May we should be celebrating five years of impact. But instead, we’re sounding the alarm.

Federal support for underserved communities is at risk. Corporate funding for AAPI causes is shrinking. Individual giving is down. While awareness and urgency have faded, the challenges our neighborhood faces haven’t.

That's why we’re launching a fundraising sprint, and we need your help.

Your support today ensures:

Technical assistance and resources for small businesses
New pathways for economic mobility and neighborhood investment
Community-centered research and advocacy
A team rooted in and accountable to Chinatown

Without Welcome to Chinatown, there would be no dedicated organization laser-focused on the economic and cultural resilience of this neighborhood. No Hub designed to bridge generations, support entrepreneurs, and spotlight the stories that matter. No grassroots data to advocate for policy change.

We know that the attention and work precedes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and continues long after. But the time to recommit to our community is now, and we're asking you to join us. Because even though the headlines have moved on, the needs remain. And we’re still here – and we’re not giving up.

Preserving communities like Chinatown isn’t just about saving businesses. It’s about protecting culture, intergenerational opportunity, and a sense of belonging. It’s about honoring what has made this neighborhood resilient, and ensuring it survives for the next generation.

Whether you have five minutes, five dollars, or five friends you can text, it all makes an impact.

Here's how you can help us today:

Donate - Every contribution, no matter the size, gets us closer to our goal.
Share - Post to Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or Facebook. Email it to your friends.Text your group chat. Every share helps expand our reach.
Fundraise - Create your own team or personal fundraising page through this campaign and rally your circle (click the "fundraise" button to become a team member)
Check for corporate matching - Your company might double your donation. It only takes a few minutes to check.
Commit - Recurring gifts help us plan ahead and stay strong year-round, make yours monthly!
Advocate - Tell a friend why preserving Chinatown matters to you. Personal conversations go a long way.

Your support today helps ensure we’re still here five years from now, and beyond. This campaign is about recommitting to Chinatown, together. However you choose to show up, thank you for being part of this work!

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