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Our theme this year is “Let’s Make It Count.” The year 2020 is critical for more than 22 million Asian Pacific Americans. CAUSE has been working to empower the APA community since its founding in 1993, with deep roots in voter and civic engagement. We’re here to lead and influence the civic process and share the message that there is power in being counted.

In light of public health concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus and to do our part in inhibiting its spread, CAUSE is postponing our 27th Annual Gala, originally scheduled for April 9th, 2020. A new date will be announced at a later time. View our full press release here.

THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE HOTEL

California Ballroom
404 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

General Admission: $250 per person

Early Bird Special: 2 tickets for $450*
*Must purchase before March 13, 2020 

CAUSE is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Thalia Campos at thalia@causeusa.org to request disability accommodations at least two weeks prior to the event. In all situations, a good faith effort will be made to provide accommodations.

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Master of Ceremonies

Councilmember David Ryu

Los Angeles City Councilmember David E. Ryu represents Los Angeles' 4th Council District, which includes the neighborhoods of Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, Silverlake, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Windsor Square, Larchmont and a portion of Koreatown. 

On July 1st, 2015, Ryu became the first Korean American to serve on the Los Angeles City Council and only the second Asian American elected to the City Council. On January 14th, 2020, Ryu was named Assistant President Pro Tempore of the City Council. He became the first Korean American and first Asian American to serve on City Council leadership. 

The Councilmember’s top priorities include addressing homelessness and building affordable housing, expanding park access, and working to level the playing field in order to build a just Los Angeles for all.

 

Norman Y. Mineta Legacy Award

California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma

Fiona Ma is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position.

The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fifth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Her office processes more than $2 trillion in payments within a typical year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds.

Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio of more than $102 billion, approximately $20 billion of which are local government funds. She serves as agent for sale for all State bonds, and is trustee on over $100 billion of outstanding debt.

 

Sponsors

 

Presidential

Charlie Woo

 

Senatorial

Gubernatorial

 
 

Mayoral

 
 

Community

 
 

David Hwang (Hwang Family) Gary Arakawa

 

Friends of CAUSE

 
 

Temo Arjani

 
 

Innovate Marketing Group is the preferred vendor for the 2020 CAUSE Annual Gala.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The CAUSE Annual Gala is our nonprofit organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and the premier APA event for those interested in politics and community. It boasts the largest attendance of APA elected officials and is a celebration of those striving to make an impact in our community. More than 100 APA federal, state, and local officials from all over California will be in attendance. Additionally, 350 guests are expected to attend this year—all of whom are dedicated to advancing the APA community’s participation in the civic and political process.

Show your organization/company’s support for the cause by becoming a sponsor! View our sponsorship packages below:

Ready to submit your sponsorship? Fill out and submit the form below!

 

Individual Ad Sales

Individual ad spaces for our 2020 gala program book are still available! Showcase you and/or your company’s support and have your ad presented to all attending guests and community leaders while raising money to empower the APA community!

 
 
 
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