Sponsors
Street Celebration Sponsors
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration could not happen without the generous support of our corporate and business sponsors.
Their contributions allow the Street Celebration to mount a massive public outreach and media campaign that includes: outdoor advertising on bus lines, subway and bus shelters; television advertising on major network stations, cable television and Asian TV; radio promotions on Top Forty stations and Asian radio; print advertisements in nearly a dozen Asian newspapers, the San Francisco Chronicle and local publications; and widespread distribution of posters and postcards throughout the Bay Area, with a special program reaching downtown hotels.
We encourage our corporate partners to increase their awareness and commitment to Asian and Pacific Islander heritage so Asian Pacific Americans can identify those corporate entities open and willing to partner with our community and support our development.
Our sponsors share with AsianWeek audiences their commitment to the Street Celebration and APA Heritage Month. We hope our readers and fairgoers will support our sponsorship partners.
Asian Heritage Street Celebration Sponsors
California Pacific Medical Center
“We’re so happy to once again be a part of the Asian Heritage Street Celebration. In the Bay Area, we are so fortunate to have such a rich diversity of Asian cultures and the street celebration gives us the chance to enjoy them all. It’s also a great opportunity for us to educate and test people for hep B, an important health issue in the Asian Pacific Islander Community. Once again we’ll offer free confidential hepatitis B testing, raising awareness about the fact that one in ten Asians is infected with hep B, which, if left untreated, can result in liver cancer.”
- Paula Lykins, Manager, Community Relations, California Pacific Medical Center
“Subaru of America is again this year very proud to support the Asian Heritage Street Celebration. It’s a natural fit for our company and the people who enjoy our All Wheel Drive vehicles including Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza and Tribeca. The name Subaru comes from the Japanese word “to unite” and this celebration unites many diverse Asian communities that enrich our culture in so many ways. Thanks for this great opportunity.”
- Jim Pernas, Regional Vice President, Subaru of America, Inc. Northwest Region
“We at Brown & Toland Physicians are incredibly proud to sponsor the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, which honors the kind of diversity that makes San Francisco so special. As a physician organization, we also remain committed to working with the Asian community to promote health and wellness. Brown & Toland continues to support the Hep B Free effort to get all Asians tested, treated and vaccinated for hepatitis B, a disease that affects 1 in 10 Asian Pacific Islanders. By working together, I know we can solve this problem.”
- Dr. Jesus “J.R.” Gatpolintan, Brown & Toland Physician and Volunteer with the Hep B Free campaign
Comcast
“Comcast is proud to be a part of the 2009 Asian Heritage Street Celebration, which commemorates the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and celebrates the rich history and culture of Asian Americans. Comcast’s commitment to diversity has been woven into the fabric of our business — it’s reflected in our workforce, our suppliers, our programming and our community giving.”
- Doug Shultz, Area Vice President, West Bay, Comcast
Kaiser
“Kaiser Permanente is a proud sponsor of the 2009 Asian Heritage Street Celebration. Our organization is thrilled to celebrate Asian culture and history in recognition of San Francisco’s diverse community. We strive to provide linguistically and culturally competent care to our multicultural membership. Thank you for this opportunity and we look forward to spreading the message of total health and wellness at this year’s celebration.”
- Randy Wittorp, Public Affairs Director, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco
SFMTA
“The SFMTA celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and joins the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in their fight against Hepatitis B, a disease that strikes a disproportionate number of Asians in this country. We too are committed to the health and welfare of the people of San Francisco. By developing safe, sustainable, green modes of transportation, the SFMTA provides an affordable and reliable alternative to private automobile use to important cultural events like the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, which contribute to the unique quality of life we San Franciscans enjoy.”
- SFMTA Executive Director and CEO Nathaniel Ford Sr.
BART
“BART is proud to sponsor the 2009 Asian Heritage Street Celebration. BART is an integral part of connecting the different communities of the Bay Area and is pleased to support this event that celebrates the culture, art and history of the Asian Pacific American community.”
- BART Director, James Fang, District 8
CBS 5/The CW 44 Cable 12 have sponsored the Asian Street Heritage Celebration since its inception five years ago. It is consistent with our overall commitment to diversity and we also air public service announcements about the event and our on air folks have emceed and will continue to do so this year. Congratulations to AsianWeek Foundation for another Asian Street Heritage Celebration and Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
- Akilah Bolden-Monifa, Director of Communications for CBS 5/The CW 44 Cable 12 and CBS Radio SF
Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling Company
San Francisco is a wonderfully diverse city. The Asian Heritage Street Celebration helps recognize diversity our city by honoring Asian Americans and their contributions to the community we call San Francisco. Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company www.SFRecycling.com is proud to help mark Asian American Heritage Month and this important celebration.
- Maurice Quillen, Vice President and General Manager
Visa is proud to be a sponsor of the Asian Heritage Street Celebration. The AHSC is a significant San Francisco event that celebrates similarities and connections existing within all our communities. As a global company headquartered in California we recognize the value of diversity and respect the strengths of our multicultural community. Congratulations to the Asian Week Foundation for its leadership.
- Nathan Nayman, Head of State and Local Relations, Visa Inc.
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
We are proud to once again be a sponsor of the Asian Heritage Street Celebration. The Carpenters Union is committed to building a strong community. We embrace the diversity that makes San Francisco a world-class city, and are honored to be part of this celebration.
- Bob Alvarado, Executive Officer, NCCRC
At AT&T, diversity and inclusion are top priorities. That’s why we’re proud to support community organizations that celebrate culture and diversity, and that work to create educational and economic opportunities for minority communities. We salute the many outstanding organizations that serve and empower the Asian American community here in San Francisco. And, we look forward to joining in the excitement of the 2009 Asian Heritage Street Celebration!
- Tedi Vriheas, AT&T External Affairs, San Francisco
PG&E is proud to partner with the AsianWeek Foundation for this year’s Asian Heritage Month Street Celebration. During this time, we recognize our rich cultural diversity and the valuable contributions of our Asian communities to the region. PG&E has proudly served these communities for more than 100 years. We are honored to build upon that tradition of service as a sponsor of this important occasion.
- Ophelia Basgal, Vice President, Civic Partnership and Community Initiatives
Red Hawk Casino is honored to sponsor San Francisco’s Asian Heritage Street Celebration. Our dedication and commitment to supporting cultural diversity along with the support of our community, has allowed Red Hawk the opportunity to immerse itself in culturally-rich celebrations and build solid relationships in the heart of the Bay Area’s Asian Pacific community.
- Peter Fordham, General Manager, Red Hawk Casino
Celebration’s Community Media Sponsors
Each year, the Asian Heritage Street Celebration works with a wide cross section of television stations, newspapers, magazines and websites that serve the Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, and Southeast Asian populations in the Bay Area.
These partnering media groups are the backbone of the Street Celebration’s outreach efforts and are key to disseminating news and information to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
We are proud of our special relationships with these media, and we thank them for their support and contributions to Asian Pacific America.
Filipinas Magazine
The only monthly, glossy, full-color Filipino American magazine distributed in all 50 states, Filipinas Magazine has a monthly circulation of 30,000 and a readership of at least 120,000. Now in its 15th year, it covers Filipino American interests and affairs, with the immigrant and U.S.-born sectors as its target market.
Hokubei Mainichi
Hokubei Mainichi was established in San Francisco in 1948 to provide information to the community in both Japanese and English. The publication still links Japanese Americans with news not available from the mainstream media.
“We welcome the opportunity to participate in pan-Asian events, which enable us to represent our community while learning about other Asian communities,” said J.K. Yamamoto, English editor.
Hyphen
Hyphen is a magazine about Asian America for the culturally and politically savvy. Built around a clarity of image, word and social awareness, Hyphen takes form from the artists, thinkers and creators who are shaping a new multiethnic generation.
Hyphen is not a formula but a sensibility — not a collection of recycled fare with an Asian flavor, but original reporting on stories that move beneath the mainstream. Curious and questioning, Hyphen looks into the hard issues, but also the Asian American by accident, by tangent or by happenstance. Visually arresting, it strikes the gut with clean design, sharp photography and original illustration.
Like its readers, Hyphen is many things — cool librarian, shy musician, dorky hipster, cute techie. Like Asian America, its interests are varied — politics, art, health, music. Much like the hyphen connects words and concepts, Hyphen magazine connects readers with Asian America as it happens.
Inquirer.net
“Inquirer.net, a Philippine Daily Inquirer company, is honored to join the Fifth Annual Asian Heritage Street celebration. Inquirer.net — the news website with the largest Filipino online audience is the top source of Philippine news and partners with top news agencies to provide comprehensive coverage of both local and international news. Updated 24/7, the website features the most current multimedia technologies. Inquirer.net is excited to participate, promote and learn about other cultures in the Bay Area’s most diverse and dynamic city.
The Korea Times, San Francisco
In 1970, The Korea Times, San Francisco (formerly Korea Daily Newspaper) was established in San Francisco as a bridge between Korean Americans and the larger community. It is the largest Korean-language newspaper in Northern California, with the largest subscription and circulation base in both local and national markets.
KCNS 38
KCNS is a digital television station in San Francisco, Calif., in the United States and owned by Multicultural Broadcasting. It carries educational and informative programming on Monday mornings, Chinese-language programming in the evenings and infomercials the rest of the time. Currently, the channel broadcasts pre-recorded Cantonese and Mandarin news programs from Sino TV New York respectively from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday.
KTSF-TV
KTSF-TV is California’s largest multilingual television station serving the Asian American marketplace. Established in 1976, KTSF provides news, information and entertainment in fourteen languages, including Vietnamese, Tagalog, Japanese, Korean and Hindi. KTSF is the only broadcaster in the United States to air nightly, live Mandarin- and Cantonese-language newscasts.
“KTSF is always happy to support multi-cultural events such as the AHSC, which help to promote awareness of the Asian American community and celebrate the diversity that exists in the Bay Area,” said Lisa Yokota, KTSF-TV director of marketing.
MYX
MYX is the only media brand focused on the Asian American youth’s taste and preference in music, pop culture and entertainment. MYX is a nationally distributed television channel focusing on the influential Asian American youth community and a broader audience hungry for music fusion.
MYX fills a giant voice in television and addresses a cultural reality that Americans listen to more than just pop, hip hop and rock music produced in the U.S. It fuses mainstream hits, the biggest jams from Asia and a healthy dose of independent music.
The music programming of MYX includes videos from the hottest artists in the United States, under-the-radar yet critically acclaimed, independent and underground Asian superstars. Lifestyle feature programs include shows about urban culture and fashion, vinyl toy revolution and technology.
Mo Magazine
Mo Magazine is the first and largest Vietnamese weekly magazine in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987.
News for Chinese
News for Chinese is the first free Chinese-language community newspaper published in the Bay Area Peninsula. Our coverage area includes South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, Mountain View and Palo Alto. News for Chinese reaches an estimated 100,000 Chinese readers through its 150 distribution locations twice a month. Our mission is to publish lively, local neighborhood news that are integral to our Chinese community. We provide vital information and resources to enrich and facilitate living in the Bay Area Peninsula. Our personalized advertising campaign also assists local businesses expand and succeed in the community. With uncompromising honesty and integrity, News for Chinese “ always remembers our readers” in everything we do.
Philippine Fiesta
The Philippine Fiesta is a Filipino American community newspaper published twice a month (Fridays) by Five D’s Arts, LLC. Established in May 2002, the paper provides perspectives on issues and reports affecting Filipino Americans and their involvement in the greater community. Based in Sacramento, Calif., the publication reaches readers in the surrounding areas of Elk Grove, Rocklin, Stockton, Vallejo, San Francisco and San Jose.
Philippine News
Philippine News was established in 1961 to serve as a link among Filipino communities across America. Forty-eight years later, it continues as the only Filipino American newspaper to offer news and information relevant to the needs of the community it serves.
SanFranciscoChinatown.com
SanFranciscoChinatown.com was started as an experiment in early 2002 with the intent of bringing an offline location online and for people to learn the heritage and culture of San Francisco Chinatown.
Song Moi Magazine
Vietnamese publication based in San Jose.
Sing Tao Daily
Since 1938, Sing Tao Daily has been to Chinese living overseas what The New York Times is to New Yorkers. Sing Tao Daily was the first Chinese newspaper to establish international offices, with posts in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, as well as in major metropolitan areas in Canada, Europe and Australia and remains a daily source of important news.
Established in 1995, World Channel is an entertainment company that provides quality entertainment to Chinese communities in key cities across North America. In the Bay Area, World Channel broadcasts on KMTP Channel 32. Programming includes drama series, Chinese news reports, variety shows and locally produced entertainment and financial programs.
