Elexia's AACHI Fundraiser for API Heritage Month!

I am reaching out to share something very important to me. I am actively fundraising for the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI), a cause that is close to my heart and vital to our community.

I am passionate about this cause because I experienced the overwhelm with my Korean mother as she navigated our healthcare system and Medicare when diagnosed with lung cancer. This initiative resonates with me deeply, and I believe that together, we can create a healthier, more equitable community for all.

AACHI is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Asian Americans in the Austin area. They provide crucial services, such as health education, access to healthcare, and support for mental health, which are often underrepresented and overlooked in our community. Their work not only addresses the unique health challenges faced by Asian Americans but also promotes inclusivity and diversity in healthcare.

By supporting AACHI, we can help bridge the gap in healthcare access and ensure that every member of our community receives the care and support they need. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of many families and individuals who rely on AACHI's services.

I invite you to join me in supporting AACHI. Your donation, no matter the size, will have a profound impact. 

Thank you for considering this cause and for your generosity. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

Why Give in May?

Your donation helps us:

• Support families: Provide bilingual services to facilitate access to quality medical and social services.

• Empower our communities: Education, outreach, & advocacy events.

• Promote health: Helping clients gain & maintain health coverage, make & attend appointments, and apply for vital programs & services.

• Share resources: Our Annual Community Health Fair serves folks with limited English proficiency (LEP) & refugee communities.

• Online Mental Health Directory to find therapists & psychiatrists & other Asian service providers.
  
  

  Make a Difference Today

Every contribution counts:

• $1300: Provides culturally responsive access to healthcare services for one family for a year 

• $500: One full year of training for a Community Health Worker

• $100: Face masks for 8 staff and 200+ clients for one month

• $50: Enrollment in and education on utilizing healthcare coverage program

• $25: Patient advocacy and interpretation at medical appointments

• $10: Covers translation of a health information flyer

• $5: Round trip transportation to medical appointments