Publish Date:  August 22, 2025 A groundbreaking Pulse Survey capturing the real-time impact of recent federal actions on community-based organizations (CBOs) serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Conducted between May and June 2025, the survey offers a sobering snapshot of how political shifts and funding cuts are straining frontline nonprofits across the country. Among the key findings: Three out of four organizations reported widespread fear, anxiety, and low morale. More than one-third have already lost federal funding. Nearly 30% changed their public messaging in response to national policy shifts. 90% anticipate increased demand for services even as resources dwindle. The Pulse Survey supplements APIAHF’s annual National Survey of Community-Based Organizations survey, offering an urgent update amid a dramatically changing federal environment.

Publish Date:  August 22, 2025 The survey—APIAHF’s fourth and most comprehensive to date—collected responses from 98 CBOs across 29 states and six Pacific territories. Taken together, the findings paint a stark picture: despite being the backbone of culturally rooted health care delivery, most AANHPI-serving CBOs lack the funding they need to sustain essential services. Key Findings from the Report : Federal Cuts Put Millions at Risk : $1 trillion in new federal budget cuts to Medicaid and health programs could leave up to 17 million people uninsured , with CBOs warning of increased gaps in care and loss of enrollment assistance programs. Language Access in Crisis : Translation and interpretation remain the most underfunded service area, even as demand grows across Asian and non-Asian languages like Spanish, Russian, Swahili, and Amharic. Services Outpacing Resources : While 88% of CBOs serve all age groups , over half report funding gaps in key services , especially mental health care, addiction services, maternal health, and LGBTQ+ health care . Advocacy Undervalued : Only 26% of CBOs have dedicated funding for advocacy , despite urgent needs in areas like language access, racial justice, and health equity. Communities Served Are Expanding : 62% of AANHPI-serving CBOs also now serve Black, Latino, and immigrant communities, demonstrating a shift toward multiracial, multilingual care delivery. Social Determinants Largely Unfunded : Essential services such as digital literacy, housing, food access, and job training remain critically underfunded , limiting CBOs’ ability to address broader health drivers. CBO Resilience is Under Threat : Nearly three-quarters of CBOs cite urgent needs for training in fundraising, strategic planning, and leadership , signaling an infrastructure crisis if flexible funding is not restored.

Publish Date:   August 2025 Type:  Fact Sheet, Infographic Topics:  Lung cancer, Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco, Nicotine, AANHPI, Health equity, Gen Z Ethnicity: Language:   English, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Samoan, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese State: APIAHF has developed a two-page fact sheet on lung cancer, with a focus on the impact on Gen Z.   This resource is available in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Samoan, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities need your help to eliminate health disparities and advance health equity. For more than three decades, APIAHF has influenced policy, mobilized communities, and strengthened programs and organizations to improve the health of AANHPIs. We connect community members with decision makers to develop solutions towards better health outcomes for all AANPHIs in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. DONATE — FOSTER A HEALTHIER FUTURE Our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities need your help to eliminate health disparities and advance health equity. For more than three decades, APIAHF has influenced policy, mobilized communities, and strengthened programs and organizations to improve the health of AANHPIs. We connect community members with decision makers to develop solutions towards better health outcomes for all AANPHIs in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Our network has assisted over a million people in nearly every state in 56 languages to gain healthcare. Still, there is more to achieve. And to ensure health equity for our communities, APIAHF needs your support and partnership. Thank you for championing better health outcomes for our communities! CONTRIBUTE BY CREDIT CARD DONATE NOW OTHER WAYS TO GIVE Click below to contribute with Crypto, Stocks, or funds from your DAF. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS • Can I send a check instead of an online donation? Please make checks payable to "APIAHF" you can mail them to: APIAHF 461 Bush St Suite #400 San Francisco, CA 94108 • Can I send a wire transfer or stock certificate as a donation? Please call us at 415-568-3301 for more information on wire transfers and stock certificate processing. • Is this donation tax deductible? Yes. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. • What if I still have a question? Please call us at 415-568-3301 and we'll be happy to answer any other questions you have.

​APIAHF - Our Leadership OUR LEADERSHIP — JULIET K. CHOI, JD PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LILY SHEN CHIEF OF STAFF MARY L. SMITH, JD VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR JOHN "JAKE" GREENE II INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER KAMANAʻOPONO M. CRABBE, PhD COUNSELOR VICTORIA LAI, JD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

​APIAHF - Our Staff OUR STAFF — MIA AYER POLICY MANAGER CHELSEA CHATTERTON SPECIAL ASSISTANT EPHRAIM COLBERT OPERATIONS MANAGER KAITLYNN HUSOVSKY DIRECTOR, BOARD RELATIONS LENAYA KIMBALL MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NHIEN LE MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CASEY LEE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PHOEBE SAWYER PROJECT ASSOCIATE JAMILA SHIPP ADVISOR XIAOXIAO WU SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE