CAAAV works to build grassroots community power across diverse poor and working class Asian immigrant and refugee communities in New York City.

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