OCA Silicon Valley is the Silicon Valley chapter of OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, a membership-driven community organization that advances the social, political and economic well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the region. The chapter runs local programs including civic engagement, leadership development and youth scholarships, and conducts outreach on anti-discrimination, cultural and community issues affecting AAPIs in the Bay Area.
Typically pursues policies related to civil rights and anti-discrimination, hate-crime prevention, voting access and civic participation, immigrant and language-access protections, AAPI representation in government and public institutions, education equity, small‑business and community support, and culturally competent public health and social services.
Primarily funded through membership dues, individual donations, local fundraising events and sponsorships, occasional grants and in‑kind support from community partners.
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates (national), other Bay Area OCA chapters (e.g., San Mateo, San Francisco, East Bay), and partnerships with local AAPI community organizations and civil‑rights groups and regional community leaders.
Non-profit chapter (membership-driven affiliate of a national 501(c)(3) organization)
