Meet APANO

About Us

Our mission, vision, values and history.

Our Team

Meet the amazing staff behind APANO.

Our Board

Meet APANO's Board of Directors.

Our Work

Theory of Change

The impact we aim to make and the steps we believe are necessary to achieve it.

Community Organizing

Building power with members who lead the solutions that address real issues in their communities.

Leadership Development

Growing the skills and confidence needed to improve lives and achieve social justice.

Behind The Wok

Preserving iconic Chinese American restaurants from the Jade District and beyond.

Jade District

A place-based community building and economic development program.

Cultural Work

Arts and cultural practices that drive profound political, social and economic change.

Small Business

Supporting and advising Asian and BIPOC businesses in Multnomah and Washington County.

Oregon Heals Coalition

Learn more about the statewide policy and advocacy coalition led by APANO, PCUN and Family Forward Oregon.

Advocacy & Civic Engagement

Transforming Oregon through meaningful policy work, political advocacy and civic participation.

View All Programs

Get In Touch

8188 SE Division St,
Portland, OR 97206

12655 SW Center Street, Suite 130
Beaverton, OR 97005

Ways to Give

Friends of APANO are community donors who are critical in supporting APANO & its mission.

Planned Giving Society

APANO Legacy Society are valued donors who have listed APANO as beneficiaries in their estate through planned gifts

Voices of Change 2026

Join us for Voices of Change - APANO's annual fundraiser event to sustain our organization so we can continue uplifting our valued community members and leaders.

Corporate Giving

Our Corporate Friends of APANO are valued members of the community that support APANO through monetary donations or in-kind gifts.

Matching Gift Program

Many workplaces offer matching gift programs, meaning your donation could be matched or even doubled by your employer

Get In Touch

8188 SE Division St,
Portland, OR 97206

12655 SW Center Street, Suite 130
Beaverton, OR 97005

Get Involved

Read through past posts about our joint legislative work.

Community Engagement

Check your registration status, find your representatives and join us in year-round legislative advocacy.

Volunteer

Get hands-on! Volunteer with APANO and help us create lasting change for our communities!

Stay Up to Date

Upcoming Events

Join us for an upcoming event.

Careers at APANO

Find current job openings and career opportunities here.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

Donate to Support APANO

Join Friends of APANO

Join Our Newsletter

Resources

Report Hate

Thanks to community advocacy efforts, Oregonians can and are encouraged to report instances of hate and bias to the Bias Response Hotline.

Small Business Resources

Helpful resources for small business workers and employers alike.

Press

Recent news and media contact information.

Reports

Financial, impact and annual reports.

Publications

Past newsletters and written works.

Latest News

February 3, 2026

Announcing the launch of APANO Good Growth!

Learn More

December 9, 2025

Say It In Six with Madeleine

Meet APANO

Our mission, vision, values and history.

Our Team

Meet the amazing staff behind APANO.

Our Board

Meet APANO's Board of Directors.

Our Work

Theory of Change

The impact we aim to make and the steps we believe are necessary to achieve it.

Community Organizing

Building power with members who lead the solutions that address real issues in their communities.

Leadership Development

Growing the skills and confidence needed to improve lives and achieve social justice.

Behind The Wok

Preserving iconic Chinese American restaurants from the Jade District and beyond.

Jade District

A place-based community building and economic development program.

Cultural Work

Arts and cultural practices that drive profound political, social and economic change.

Small Business

Supporting and advising Asian and BIPOC businesses in Multnomah and Washington County.

Oregon Heals Coalition

Learn more about the statewide policy and advocacy coalition led by APANO, PCUN and Family Forward Oregon.

Advocacy & Civic Engagement

Transforming Oregon through meaningful policy work, political advocacy and civic participation.

View All Programs

Get In Touch

8188 SE Division St,
Portland, OR 97206

12655 SW Center Street, Suite 130
Beaverton, OR 97005

Ways to Give

Friends of APANO are community donors who are critical in supporting APANO & its mission.

Planned Giving Society

APANO Legacy Society are valued donors who have listed APANO as beneficiaries in their estate through planned gifts

Voices of Change 2026

Join us for Voices of Change - APANO's annual fundraiser event to sustain our organization so we can continue uplifting our valued community members and leaders.

Corporate Giving

Our Corporate Friends of APANO are valued members of the community that support APANO through monetary donations or in-kind gifts.

Matching Gift Program

Many workplaces offer matching gift programs, meaning your donation could be matched or even doubled by your employer

Get In Touch

8188 SE Division St,
Portland, OR 97206

12655 SW Center Street, Suite 130
Beaverton, OR 97005

Get Involved

Read through past posts about our joint legislative work.

Community Engagement

Check your registration status, find your representatives and join us in year-round legislative advocacy.

Volunteer

Get hands-on! Volunteer with APANO and help us create lasting change for our communities!

Stay Up to Date

Upcoming Events

Join us for an upcoming event.

Careers at APANO

Find current job openings and career opportunities here.

WAYS TO SUPPORT

Donate to Support APANO

Join Friends of APANO

Join Our Newsletter

Resources

Report Hate

Thanks to community advocacy efforts, Oregonians can and are encouraged to report instances of hate and bias to the Bias Response Hotline.

Small Business Resources

Helpful resources for small business workers and employers alike.

Press

Recent news and media contact information.

Reports

Financial, impact and annual reports.

Publications

Past newsletters and written works.

We Are APANO

Uniting Asians to build power, develop leaders and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development and cultural work for more than 25 years.

About Us