Overview

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a community development organization with 50 years of history. It builds and manages affordable housing, provides a range of community services, and supports entrepreneurs. AAFE’s work combines housing development, social services, and small business assistance to strengthen neighborhoods and empower residents. Housing projects involve planning, securing funding, and managing properties to keep rents affordable for low- and moderate-income families. Community services can include education, youth programs, health outreach, and referrals, while entrepreneurial support helps aspiring and existing business owners start, grow, or sustain ventures through training, resources, and access to networks. The organization’s goal is to improve neighborhood stability and economic opportunity for Asian Americans and broader communities by delivering long-term, community-focused programs rather than short-term fixes.