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10th Annual Metamorphosis Gala

APWC presents its 10th annual Metamorphosis Gala at Walt Disney Concert Hall on May 17, 2012 at 6pm.
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A Welcoming Community

We are dedicated to providing a safe haven and support services for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.
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Awareness and Prevention

Our organization is committed to education and outreach, raising awareness about domestic violence, and fostering violence prevention.
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Self Sufficiency

We want to empower women to acquire the necessary skills for self-sufficiency and violence-free lives.
Asian Pacific Women's Center

Help Centers

AP counseling and treatment

AP counseling and treatment

AP Counseling and Treatment Centers
Resources

Resources

Asian Pacific Family Center
Asian Pacific American Legal Center

Asian Pacific American Legal Center

Asian Pacific American Legal Center
APA Dispute Resolution Center

APA Dispute Resolution Center

Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
South Asian Center

South Asian Center

South Asian Network
Center for the Pacific Asian Family

Center for the Pacific Asian Family

Center for the Pacific Asian Family
Korean American Family Service Center

Korean American Family Service Center

Korean American Family Service Center
Little Tokyo Service Center

Little Tokyo Service Center

Little Tokyo Service Center
JACCC

JACCC

Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
Asian Youth Center

Asian Youth Center

Asian Youth Center
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APWC MISSION STATEMENT


Our mission is to provide an environment that is sensitive to domestic violence survivors and their families, as they acquire the necessary skills and personal strength for self-sufficiency and violence-free lives.

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API Americans Awareness


1/3 of all API Americans live in California, with a large concentration in Los Angeles. 41% to 60% of Asian women report experiencing physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime,...

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


APWC is privileged to have a team of talented and dedicated volunteers and interns that includes, MFT students, credentialed teachers, certified yoga instructors, and professional musicians.

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Ivy Terrace Permanent Housing Program

In 2010 APWC accepted applications for the Ivy Terrace Permanent Housing Program.  The Terrace Housing Program consists of 52 affordable housing units all devoted to low income families.  APWC partnered with Abode Communities to reserve 15 units within the 52-unit development for domestic violence survivors coming from transitional shelters throughout LA county.

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Community Education and Empowerment Program

Provides the community in the San Gabriel Valley with the following: A multilingual and multicultural supporting environment to access supportive services such as case management; counseling and counselor referrals, community resources information and referrals; and legal, medical, and public benefits advocacy.

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Domestic Violence Transitional Shelter

Provides domestic violence victims and their children with the following:

A confidential, private, and individual apartment units with computer and internet access for 18 months staying which can accommodate a maximum of 6 families (24 individuals) at any given time.

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Past Events

  • May 2011: APWC 9th Annual Metamorphosis Gala
  • January 2011: OCA Serves Clothing and Houseware Drivee
  • December 2010: Research Society
  • December 2010: 11th Annual APA Community Holiday Toy Drive
  • September 2010: APWC 8th Annual Metamorphosis Gala
  • May 2010: Big Sunday

  • September 2009: Not from the Mall
  • September 2009: Community Shopping Day
  • Tenth Annual Metamorphosis Gala


    Please join us on May 17th for an elegant reception with with uplifting entertainment, gourmet food by Patina, sake tasting & an exceptional silent auction.

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Breaking The Cycle

As the primary facilitator of the teen’s and children’s bi-weekly group, I take my participation in the group activities very seriously. During my 40-hour Domestic Violence Training, my trainer stated that most children,

A Survivor's Journey

Before I came to live at the shelter, I had a serious psychiatric problem. I couldn’t sleep at night and felt a lot of anxiety during the day. My mind sometimes imagined things, and I was afraid of men. Often times I cried alone and

Shelter Application

Follow the link below to download an application for APWC's transitional shelter program.