Portrait of Power
champion of change awardee
california assemblymember MIKE FONG
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 49
Assemblymember Fong has passionately championed critical issues, introducing legislation that increases access to quality education at all levels, enhances language access for non-English speaking Californians, and strengthens public safety by expediting the removal of dangerous weapons from our streets.
His unwavering commitment to these causes embodies the spirit of the Champion of Change award, and CAUSE is thrilled to recognize his outstanding contributions to our community.
This year's celebration features the exciting CLA Mock Campaign, a highlight of the 2024 CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA) program. Interns create two competing campaigns for candidates in California Assembly District 49 (AD-49), gaining hands-on experience from advocating for key issues to running campaigns and building networks.
Participate in the mock election during the CAUSE 2024 Summer Soiree!
REport releases
REPORT: ASIAN AMERICAN VOTER ACCESS IN LA COUNTY
Since January 2024, CAUSE has been partnering with UCLA Asian American Studies Center and Loyola Marymount University to produce, conduct, and analyze a survey on Asian American voting experiences in Los Angeles County.
This report was made possible through the support of:
The California Department of Social Services in partnership with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs
University of California, Los Angeles Asian American Studies Center
The Department of Political Science and International Relations at Loyola Marymount University
REPORT: INVISIBILITY IS KILLING US
CAUSE is a proud community partner on the Invisibility is KIlling Us report conducted by the Southern California Pacific Islander and Asian American Data Equity and Health Policy Collaborative. Members of the research team publicly shared the report before the CAUSE Summer Soirée.
This report was made possible through the support of:
The U.S. DHHS/Office of Minority Health
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Taskforce
UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health
letters from elected officials
CAUSE Sponsors
TITLE
Presidential
SENATORIAL
GUBERNATORIAL
Harbor Freight Tools Foundation
Reyes Coca-Cola
mayoral
Turo
Edison International / Southern California Edison
Baye Foundation
Community
Los Angeles County Asian American Employee Association (LACAAEA)
Robert Yap
Ben Wong
VOTE SPONSORS
CONGRESSIONAL
GUBERNATORIAL
Edison International / Southern California Edison
CAUSE ON CAMPUS SPONSORS
PRESIDENTIAL
SENATORIAL
GUBERNATORIAL
The Department of Political Science and International Relations at Loyola Marymount University
MAYORAL
Southwest Airlines
Community
World Journal
City of Monterey Park
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
City of Alhambra
City of Culver City
Korean American Federation of Los Angeles
Little Tokyo Service Center
Thai Community Development Center
CAUSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SPONSORS
PRESIDENTIAL
SENATORIAL
GUBERNATORIAL
Asian Women Leadership in Philanthropy Fund
Disneyland Resort
East West Bank
Edison International / Southern California Edison
Southwest Airlines
COMMUNITY
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Korean American Federation of Los Angeles
Office of Assemblymember Mike Fong
Office of Mayor Karen Bass
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans
South Asian Network