Project by Project

For over 27 years, Project by Project (PbP) has worked to develop the next generation of Asian American leaders through volunteering, pro bono consulting, fundraising, and community advocacy. We are a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit, with chapters serving the Asian, Pacific Islander communities of New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Each year, PbP selects a new campaign to educate our volunteers about and provide awareness in the greater community. We've helped fundraise and raise awareness for a wide variety of social causes that have continued to impact our community - from housing, homelessness, immigration, domestic violence, health care, voter engagement, mental health, education access, to food insecurity.

This year, we are highlighting Community Development.

AAPI businesses and cultural centers have long been the backbone of our communities, providing employment, commerce, and spaces for connection. We’ve seen how external forces continue to threaten these spaces: from New York’s Chinatown fighting a proposed skyscraper jail to AAPI enclaves being priced out of their homes and businesses. Decreasing attendance and engagement in these community centers not only signals the erosion of our cultural heritage but also weakens our collective power.

This year, we will focus on 3 Core Concepts centered in Community Development:

1. Community Control - Empowering local communities to make decisions about their land, institutions, and resources
2. Preservation of Cultural Institutions - Protecting and sustaining spaces that keep our heritage alive
3. Support for AAPI - Owned Business - Ensuring entrepreneurs have access to the capital, education, and networks needed for long term success. 

By focusing on these priorities, we can build a future where our communities are not just surviving, but flourishing. This year, we invite you to stand with us as we work toward a stronger, more resilient AAPI community—together.