Organization of Chinese Americans Asian Pacific American Advocates Sacramento

OCA Sacramento represents Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Islander Americans. Based in Sacramento, CA, OCA Sacramento provides comprehensive advocacy and community engagement services across multiple strategic focus areas. The organization specializes in civil rights advocacy, partnering with the Sacramento Regional Coalition for Tolerance to address hate crimes and bullying through community outreach and education initiatives. OCA Sacramento actively promotes civic participation by hosting legislative events, facilitating voter registration and education programs, and supporting state and federal advocacy efforts that impact the Asian Pacific American community. The organization excels in coalition building, maintaining partnerships with diverse communities including Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, South Asian, Korean, Russian, African American, Hispanic, Jewish, LGBTQ, Muslim, Sikh, Vietnamese, Hmong, Lao, and Mien organizations. OCA Sacramento's community leadership programs include educational partnerships with major corporations and universities, offering mentorship opportunities, scholarship programs, and career readiness training. The organization manages the OCA Business Advisory Council, which sponsors business expos and seminars focused on economic development and business issues for the Asian Pacific American community. Through cultural heritage initiatives like the Dragon Boat Festival celebration and Lunar New Year events, OCA Sacramento honors community traditions while supporting youth through essay contests and scholarship awards. With deep roots in Sacramento's multicultural landscape, OCA Sacramento continues to serve as a vital bridge between the Asian Pacific American community and local, state, and federal policy-making institutions.