CAAF Events

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Experience the power of community through CAAF's events — each one brings us closer to our mission of empowering Asian American youth.

Upcoming Events

Attendees at a CAAF college admission event.

Nov 7, 2026 · 2:00–5:00 PM

College Admission Workshop

Free community workshop with featured speaker John Durante at the Glow Cultural Center in Flushing. Understand how colleges evaluate applications.

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More events will be announced here as dates are confirmed. Follow CAAF on Instagram for the latest updates.

Past Events

May 2, 2026 · Terrace on the Park

Visionaries of Tomorrow 2026 Gala

An evening of purpose, community, and celebration — honoring extraordinary contributions and 9 Asian American Youth Scholarship recipients. Over $166,000 raised.

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May 4, 2024 · Terrace on the Park

Celebrating Life 2024 Gala

An evening of remembrance honoring the legacies of Mr. James Pi, Dr. Ming-der Chang, Mr. Jason Fu, and Dr. David Chiang — supported by 35 sponsors.

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Guests seated around a banquet table at the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration.

Feb 25, 2024 · Royal Queen, Flushing

Lunar New Year 2024 Celebration

The Asian American Youth Program's Lunar New Year gathering — connecting board members and AAYP alumni across medicine, law, and community service.

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China AIDs Fund board members at the 2018 gala.

2018 & 2015 · From the Archive

2018 Gala & 2015 Raise Me Up Gala

Promoting literacy in underserved areas: China AIDs Fund established 8 libraries, fostering education and providing resources for children in Henan, Anhui, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Shanxi provinces.

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2019 & 2017 · AAYP

Youth Leadership Forum

Ninety minutes of dialogue giving Chinese American youths the skills and confidence to navigate the dual cultures they live in — and to get involved in their community.

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The CAAF community at Max Mara Manhasset.

Aug 1–3, 2026 · Max Mara Manhasset

Max Mara Shopping Event

A three-day fundraiser with 10% off for shoppers and a further 10% of every purchase donated to CAAF — nearly ,000 in sales across the weekend.

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