CAAAV exposes and struggles against violence with the goal of building community capacity to exercise self-determination.


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Rezoning Campaign

Rezoning Campaign

Chinatown is one of the last affordable working class and immigrant communities in Manhattan. And Chinatown is the center of Chinese culture and history in this city. But in the past decade, residents’ living conditions have deteriorated, and the neighborhood is undergoing rapid gentrification: Rents have skyrocketed Families are forced into overcrowded apartments or shelters Landlords are harassing and evicting long-time residents Small businesses are closing due to rising rents, and many jobs have been lost Community programs and services are being cut Long-time residents are being... read more

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Volunteer/Supporter Happy Hour!

Volunteer/Supporter Happy Hour!

Come learn about the latest news in CAAAV and how you can plug in at our monthly Volunteer Happy... read more

Rezoning Campaign

Rezoning Campaign

Chinatown is one of the last affordable working class and immigrant communities in Manhattan. And Chinatown is the center of Chinese culture and history in this city. But in the past decade,... read more

Launch of CAAAV’s Youth Leadership Project as Mekong!

Launch of CAAAV’s Youth Leadership Project as Mekong!

Join us in the launch of CAAAV’s Youth Leadership Project as Mekong! Since last year, we have been working to transition CAAAV’s Youth Leadership Project into an independent organization. ... read more