APSARA (Asian Pacific Self-Development & Residential Association) is a grassroots membership organization based in Stockton, CA. Established in 1989 by a group of 35 refugee families, APSARA aims to build a safe and supportive community by providing affordable housing, access to healthcare, education, job development, and other basic needs for residents in San Joaquin County.
As the largest concentrated Southeast Asian population in Stockton, APSARA serves as an anchor institution, offering space, organizing infrastructure, and leadership for various community initiatives, including deportation defense, youth leadership development, and access to healthcare. With deep ties in the region, APSARA collaborates with grassroots groups, schools, temples, churches, and local government to make a positive impact on the lives of its residents.
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