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Why Apna Ghar’s 2023 Spring Benefit is an Event for YOU

Apna Ghar’s 2023 Spring Benefit happening on May 6, 2023 at 6PM will be joined by community partners, civic and corporate leaders, and activists at Venue West.
Community

Run To Support The End Of Gender Violence! Join #TeamApnaGhar!

Apna Ghar is a registered charity partner for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. This means that the funds raised through your participation will help continue their services and programs for the community.
Community

AAPI Candidates Running In The 2023 Chicago Aldermanic Election

The Chicago Election is near. Here are some AAPI candidates that are running for their respective Wards.
Interviews

Khmai, A Cambodian Legacy Cooked by a Mother-Daughter Tandem

The story behind Khmai Restaurant pays homage to a strong mother who braved several wars. 
Community

ACTS OF SERVICE: Extending the love to the AAPI Community

For people whose love language is Acts of Service, being able to add value, subtract stress, divide tasks, and multiply your partner’s productivity is your expression of love. Another good way to show that love is to extend it to our AAPI community. Having a date where both of you share your expertise and serve others is such a meaningful way to celebrate the day of love.
Community

RECEIVING GIFTS: Being Thoughtful with the AAPI Fam

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re very excited to showcase our affection towards our partner. What better way than to give them something that would be a physical reminder of your devotion to them? Enter the 3rd Love Language in our series, Receiving Gifts.
Food

QUALITY TIME: Asian Restaurants for a Classic Dinner Date

This Valentine’s Day, express your appreciation by spending some quality time with your loved one. Go to the movies, take a tour, or better yet take them to a nice place for dinner. Nothing beats the classic dinner date, so we’ve listed some Asian Restaurants you ought to visit with your loved one this Valentine’s Day:‍
Interviews

Roxanne Volkmann and her Mission Towards Inclusivity and Compassion

The pull to help others and imprint on making a difference is stronger than one’s own desire to attain something just for themselves. For others, this calling comes later in life, but to the very unique few, this calling happens much earlier. Roxanne Volkmann happens to be one of those few who was called to serve others when she was just a young 19-year-old.
Business

PHYSICAL TOUCH: AAPI-Owned Spas and Massage Places Around Chicago

Receiving and giving physical contact is important for these people. It doesn’t have to be a consistent display of affection. On a normal day, a simple kiss-on-the-cheek goodbye or hand on the back while walking can be enough. For special occasions like Valentine's Day, perhaps a relaxing massage can be an ideal date.

Words of Affirmation in Different Asian Languages

Affirming one’s feelings isn’t limited to long poetic monologues that proclaim how much you care. It is also expressed in consistent small phrases of endearment, gratitude, or encouragement. There are so many ways to express these feelings and the existence of languages has only made the selection more diverse.
Arts/Entertainment

Must Visit Cambodian Establishments Around Chicago

For this feature we’d like to highlight some establishments of our Cambodian brothers and sisters so that we may take a glimpse into their culture and lifestyle. Here are some places around Chicago that is worth visiting.
Community

Don’t Miss Out: 2023 Lunar New Year Events in Chicago

Lunar New Year creates fresh memories for us to bond and get together. Here’s the 2023 list of Lunar New Year events in Chicago!