Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by supporting ACDC's free programs for local youth!
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What is Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE)?
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A-VOYCE equips youth to be community advocates who design spaces for collective dreams, joy, and power. We seek to guide youth from an inward exploration of personal identity into an outward transformation of community power.
A-VOYCE runs from October to May with cohorts in Chinatown and Malden. Youth have the opportunity to learn Asian American history, design solutions that address issues in their communities, gain leadership and project management skills, and meet other high school-aged youth.
Our A-VOYCE programming also includes leadership opportunities throughout the summer, including our youth-run three-day film festival, Films at the Gate.
About Films at the Gate (FATG):
The Films at the Gate Festival is ACDC’s annual tradition where Boston-area youth organize a free outdoor theater experience for the Chinatown community. Youth plan from June through August to organize this much-loved event.
Since 2005, A-VOYCE youth have produced and run the event with support from ACDC staff to promote arts and culture, open space usage, and social connection in Chinatown. FATG attracts over 700 attendees annually.
**If you are a local business or corporation interested in supporting the FATG Festival, please download our sponsor form.
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HOW CAN I HELP?
By donating, you invest in young leaders making impactful changes in their communities. Your support allows us to provide free programming and employment opportunities for local youth!
Your generous donation* will help fund:
Materials for school year workshops
Career development and employment for local youth
Leadership development for local youth
Meals for youth festival volunteers and leaders
*If you would like to contribute in-kind donations (such as, restaurant vouchers, museum tickets, art supplies), please contact Reina.Matsumoto@asiancdc.org
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About ACDC:
Since 1987 the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) has created vibrant, inclusive communities by building affordable housing and preserving spaces where everyone is welcome to live, work and play. With roots in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood and a special focus on meeting the needs of low-income Asian American immigrants, ACDC serves individuals and families of all backgrounds throughout the Greater Boston area, including Malden and Quincy. ACDC empowers residents to play an important role in shaping their communities and advocating for their interests, and offers programs to guide them in building wealth and planning for their futures.
