Organization of Chinese Americans Asian Pacific American Advocates Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter

The Organization of Chinese Americans Asian Pacific American Advocates Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter (OCA-WHV) is a leading social advocacy and cultural organization serving Asian Pacific Islander Americans throughout the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York State, based in White Plains, NY. As part of a national network of over 50 chapters, OCA-WHV provides comprehensive advocacy services addressing the political, economic, and cultural rights of APIA communities. The organization specializes in criminal justice reform, immigration policy advocacy, and anti-hazing military legislation, while actively working to eliminate hate speech and discrimination. OCA-WHV operates multiple community programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the region's growing APIA population, including dedicated outreach initiatives for immigrant communities and senior populations. The organization's youth program identifies and supports gifted student leaders while providing resources for talented youth facing hardship. Through advocacy-based events, educational workshops, and strategic partnerships with regional and national organizations, OCA-WHV develops leadership opportunities and promotes civic participation across all segments of the Asian Pacific Islander American community. Their work encompasses mental health awareness, community fundraising initiatives, and collaborative efforts with established partners including Families with Children from China and The India Center of Westchester, making OCA-WHV an essential resource for APIA advocacy and community development in White Plains and throughout the Hudson Valley.