Impact
Empowering Local AANHPI Nevadans
When local AANHPI Nevadans are looking for guidance, belonging, and empowerment; they turn to OCA Las Vegas. Our locally built programs open new pathways and opportunities for AANHPI Nevadans to be engaged and involved with their community.
Nevada is Our Home
As the fastest growing Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) population compared to other states, Nevada is home to many AANHPI individuals looking to build communities and building networks to support each other. Since 1998, OCA Las Vegas has built long-standing community programs and have curated new programs to support the AANHPI community especially high school, college, and young professionals.
Our Programs
Mentorship Program
Our Mentorship Program is open to high school, college, and young professionals for free. Through our mentorship program, students not only gain professional and leadership development, but they also learn to find their voice and develop themselves to be active in the community.
Asian Night Market
Our largest annual event showcasing local Asian and Pacific Islander restaurants and businesses, and entertainment for everyone of all ages.
100% of net proceeds from ticket sales support and provide free resources and services for our community, and vendors keep 100% of their profits as well!
Youth Leadership Committee
Made up of our Mentorship Program alumni (including high school students, college students, and early professionals), this committee supports the OCA Las Vegas Board with initiatives to empower AAPI youths to be socially engaged as well as a leadership pipeline to continue’s OCA growth and relevance in the Southern Nevada community.
AAPI Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to 1 high school and 1 college student attending school in Southern Nevada to support individuals going through economic hardships and sharing their community goals.
Support Our Work
As a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers, we rely on sponsorship and individual donations to continue the programs that we have that positively impacts our AANHPI community.
During AANHPI Heritage Month, make a donation to help us continue the positive work that we do for Southern Nevada.
About OCA Las Vegas
The mission of OCA Las Vegas is to provide support and empower Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to find our voice and identity while making positive changes in the community.
Our vision is to become the organization of choice and to create a thriving and engaged community of AAPI leaders for the next generation.