On the evening of Thursday, October 16th, the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA), will be holding its free public launch event, Flourish: The APIDA Fund Celebration, at CF Campus from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
This special evening will bring together community leaders, advocates, and friends to honor resilience, culture, and connection, along with live performances from Odaiko Sonora, Southern Arizona’s Japanese drumming group, and Om Shanti, a University of Arizona Bollywood fusion dance team. There will also be a wonderful variety of foods representing different cuisines from APIDA cultures.
In October 2023, members of the APIDA community first gathered at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to explore what a collaborative effort in philanthropy for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans living in Southern Arizona could be. After a series of community meetings, research, and planning, the fund formally opened in early 2025. Dozens of community members contributed their time, voices, and effort to establishing the APIDA Fund.
To RSVP for Flourish: The APIDA Fund Celebration, click on the bannered link below!
To learn more about the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Fund, visit cfsaz.org/apida/.
