Upper East Side Asian American Alliance
About us
Building community and celebrating Asian American culture in the Upper East Side.
Our mission
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We are building first for families with school-age children in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
What we're planning
We plan four kinds of programming: language and culture education, cultural events, elderly care, and tutoring, pre-professional, and family. None has started yet.
See the planned programsWhere we are now
- We started in 2026.
- We are not yet incorporated. We intend to incorporate as a nonprofit in New York State and then apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
- We cannot accept donations yet.
- Our board is forming.
- We have no paid staff.
- Our first events are planned for 2027.
Our vision
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