By now, many people have heard the slogans: "Stop AAPI hate," "Hate is a virus," "Enough is enough." But the urgency behind those three phrases goes beyond just sentiments. When people of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent are afraid to walk the streets, armchair activism just won't do.

Instead, AAPI Heritage Month begins, one can turn those supportive axioms into material reality. 

The recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has created online followings that have since evolved to become full-on social movements and initiatives. #StopAAPIHate isn't just a hashtag; it's an online portal where you can report incidents, learn safety tips, and attend virtual round tables. #HATEISAVIRUS isn't just a nice thought, but an online community of mobilizers. And #EnoughIsEnough is a business owners' initiative to raise awareness on AAPI issues.

If supporting AAPI communities and initiatives is important to you, now's the time to take action. Below are 10 AAPI organizations you can support today —five related to the arts and five advocating for the future and safety of AAPI people.

## AAPI Organizations (Arts)

### Asian Arts Initiative

Asian Arts Initiative constellates cultural expression and social change, using art as a vehicle to explore the various AAPI heritages and to steamroll hate.

### South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund

Ignoring distinctions between artistic disciplines, the South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund promotes equity between artists of all stripes.

### Asian Cultural Council

The Asian Cultural Council offers fellowships and grants to artists, scholars and arts professionals.

### #HATEISAVIRUS

Whether one is a mobilizer or an amplifier, there's room for them in the #HATEISAVIRUS campaign to join forces and fight against xenophobia.

### Asian American Women Artists Association

For those interested in supporting AAPI women creatives specifically, the Asian American Women Artists Association provides resources for that underserved community.

## AAPI Organizations (General)

### #StopAsianHate

In an effort to stand against AAPI hate and violence, GoFundMe launched the #StopAsianHate initiative, directing users to the AAPI Community Fund.

### Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund

This is a nonprofit that, in their words, "protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all."

### Asian Pacific Fund

The Asian Pacific Fund is itself a portal to a variety of nonprofits and initiatives to provide assistance to besieged AAPI communities.

### #EnoughIsEnough

This hashtag has applied to a variety of causes over the years, but this iteration applies to a group of business owners providing free meals to promote unity and cross-cultural conversation.

### CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities

Those who are passionate about helping low-income Asian communities should check out CAAAV, which does exactly that on an organized scale.

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