Strengthening Our Voice

Join us for an inspiring day of build ing leadership, Civic Engagement and resiliency to amplify our collective voice and reaffirm our Asian American identity.

Date: Friday, August 9
Time: 8:45 am-4:00 pm
Location: Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St, Naperville, IL 60540
Admission: $20

Friday July 19 2024 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

You are invited for an educational and enlightening experience into the heart of Chinatown! Visit the Chinese American Museum and community organizations serving generations of immigrants. This exciting journey offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Chinese Americans in Chicago. Please join us to celebrate diversity and foster cultural understanding.

Space is limited. Please register early at:
tinyurl.com/chinatowntrip24

Saturday, June 8 2024, 11am – 4pm

95th Street Public Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Room C Naperville

Chinese American Women in Action and KidsMatter in partnership with the Alliance of Indian Americans
of Naperville and the Midwest Asian Health Association will host the training to give adults who work
with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages
6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the
appropriate care. Registration required at https://060824bymhfa.eventbrite.com

Thursday May 30 2024, 4:30-7:30 pm

Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville

Free admission. Come and enjoy paintings, drawing, ceramic, photography, and music performance by Asian youth.

Sunday April 14 2024 1:30 – 3:30 PM

Naperville 95th Library, Meeting Room A
3015 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville

CAWA invites all Naperville-area Asian American high school students to a youth-only roundtable discussion on April 14 dealing with parental pressure, differences in beauty standards and model minority stereotypes. This event is co-sponsored with Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA). Don’t miss this opportunity to join CAWA Youth for this important discussion! Food and drinks will be provided.

March 10, 2024

CAWA Youth did a fantastic job discussing, sharing and presenting insights to their peers as to how to handle awkward, “sticky” situations. Scenarios presented ranged from peer dynamics to Asian-American specific challenges.

February 25, 2024

As a Kick Off event for the year, the event used storytelling as a way to engage with the youth. As the youth opened up, it became clear that their stories were so similar among their peers-very personal and vulnerable. At the end of the session, participants expressed appreciation of having a safe place to talk about their stories and how they felt very supported.