8th Annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

Gala/Party for API Forward
May 30, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Deadline: May 1, 2025

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Who's Going

Fundraising Goal $20,000

Expected Attendance 150

Reach 50,000

Ticket Price $60

Metro Area Portland, OR

Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)

Nonprofit Category W - Public & Societal Benefit

Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female

Potential Item Uses Live Auction Online Auction Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction

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Attendee Ages 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years

Attendees' Children's Ages 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18+ Years

Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) College Students Active People

Description

You are cordially invited to API Forward’s 8th annual Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration.

This event honors our diverse community and raises funds to educate local students and professionals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to become leaders in our community. This year also marks API Forward’s 11th year serving the community through education and leadership. To date, API Forward has raised over $50,000 to benefit student scholarships. Join us for:

Cambodian cuisine, served in family style to bring us closer
Celebration of the Asian and Pacific Islander culture and community through special performances, friendship, and dance
Remarks from community leaders about the importance of advancing API leadership
API Forward’s impact on the community and how you can help invest in our mission
Meet current and past students of our Forward Leadership Program

This event is a formal gala. We also welcome and encourage wearing your cultural and traditional attire. Enjoy a night out dressed to impress!

Organizer

API Forward

Mekong Bistro Cambodian Restaurant
8200 NE Siskiyou St.
Portland, OR 97220