Austin Asian Community Health Initiative

A nonprofit organization

$2,775 raised by 45 donors

28% complete

$10,000 Goal

About

The Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI) collaborates with local community partners to improve public health and well-being. We carry out our mission by providing free, language-specific education, advocacy, & healthcare navigation services for diverse communities.

Since 2016, AACHI has been one of the only organizations in Central Texas to provide no-cost, culturally & linguistically-appropriate support services to marginalized Asian community members.


AACHI Supports the Community via:

  1. Our Community Health Navigation Program (CHN) employs bilingual Community Health Workers (CHW) to facilitate access to and improve the quality of medical and social services for marginalized Asian and Asian-American communities.
  2. Helping clients gain & maintain health coverage, make & attend appointments, and apply for vital programs & services.
  3. Our Annual Community Health Fair serves folks with limited English proficiency (LEP) & refugee communities.
  4. Online Mental Health Directory to find therapists & psychiatrists & other Asian service providers.
  5. Vaccination, education, outreach, & advocacy events.


Each year, AACHI:

  • serves 300-400 clients & their families
  • translates & distributes pertinent health information through over 270,000 touch points in responds to winter storms, infectious diseases, & other critical circumstances
  • helps secure transportation to 100+ individuals
  • facilitates the completion of hundreds of applications for health insurance, resulting in over 95% of our clients gaining or maintaining health coverage
  • organizes 20+ community engagement & education events 
  • advocates for health equity & underserved Asian Americans whenever possible



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Summary

Organization name

Austin Asian Community Health Initiative

Tax id (EIN)

14-1970703

Categories

Health & Well Being, Poverty & Safety Net

Populations Served

Burmese, Korean, Vietnamese

Address

704 E Wonsley Drive Ste 203
Austin, TX 78753

Phone

512-271-5823

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