Building Our Future Together: Why Your Support for Asianati Matters Now More Than Ever

Dear Asianati Community,

What an incredible journey we are having this year! We recently wrapped up our 15th annual Asian Food Fest, and thanks to you, it was a record-shattering success. Seeing tens of thousands of neighbors come together to celebrate our diverse cultures, share incredible food, and lift up local AAPI business owners was a powerful reminder of what makes our community so special.

But Asian Food Fest is just one chapter of our story. Behind the scenes, Asianati works year-round to amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, stories, and culture. We create platforms for youth, support local artists, and build bridges across Greater Cincinnati. To keep this momentum going for the rest of the year, we need your help. Recently, we officially launched our first fundraising campaign of the year, and our goal is to raise the vital funds needed to sustain our community programming through the rest of the year.

Your support today directly fuels the cultural milestones we look forward to all year. Donations from this campaign will fund the upcoming Cincinnati Moon Festival and allow us to bring back the vibrant Asianati Night Market at BLINK. Beyond these flagship events, your generosity ensures we can continue providing paid opportunities for local AAPI creatives and resources for small business owners who keep our heritage alive.

We cannot do this alone. This campaign is about ensuring that AAPI culture isn't just celebrated during a single weekend or only in the month of May, but truly woven into the fabric of our city every day.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 to sustain and expand the vital programming that keeps our community connected. Every single dollar raised goes directly toward producing authentic cultural events, amplifying local AAPI voices, and creating accessible spaces for cross-cultural connection. Please consider making a donation to our campaign today and help us build an even more inclusive Cincinnati that we can all increasingly be proud to call our home.

How You Can Make an Impact Today

True community building takes all of us. If Asianati has ever brought you joy, introduced you to a new perspective, or made you feel a deeper sense of belonging in Cincinnati, please consider supporting us in these two ways:

• Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: No contribution is too small. Whether it is $5 or $500, your gift directly funds the tools, platforms, and events that celebrate our heritage. You can make a secure contribution directly on our official campaign page.
• Amplify Our Voice: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and professional networks. Let them know why preserving and uplifting AAPI culture matters to you and to the future of our city.

Cincinnati is at its best when all of its cultural threads are strong, visible, and celebrated. Thank you for being an indispensable part of this journey, for championing our mission, and for helping us keep Asianati programming thriving.

With gratitude,

Paraag Maddiwar

Executive Director