Asian Roundtable of Colorado
We Cultivate Community Through Action
About Us
The mission of the Asian Roundtable of Colorado is to provide a collaborative forum for AANHPI communities to discuss and act upon issues of mutual concern; and to celebrate the culture and heritage of our communities.
In 1983, the board members of the Asian Cultural Center, the Asian Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian Pacific Development Center spearheaded the effort to form the Asian Roundtable of Colorado (ARC). Since then, over 50 AAPI organizations have participated in ARC discussions, programs, and events.
Our goals include promoting unity among AANHPI communities of Colorado, assisting the community with finding equitable solutions to issues they are facing, and empowering individuals in all our communities to achieve their personal, economic, and community goals.
ARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members are primarily AAPI community individuals and organizations. Members meet regularly to discuss the interests and concerns of their communities. ARC does not seek to compete with other AANHPI resources; instead, it provides a collaborative forum to address common issues and develop programs that align with ARC’s mission and goals.
Our Work
2020 Census
ARC campaigned and reached out to AANHPI communities throughout the state of Colorado to encourage everyone to fill out the 2020 Census. ARC promoted important educational discussions about the importance of the Census, and how demographic data can be used to advocate for community resources.
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness was created to support our AANHPI cohorts in their outreach initiatives to the community-at-large through projects and activities in their neighborhoods, schools, and communities. This includes projects such as teaching high school students how to build e-bikes to donate to people in need of transportation, trail clean-up in the mountains, participation in cultural festivals, and more
Action Against Hate
The Action Against Hate campaign was created by ARC in 2021 in response to the rise in hate-related crimes and incidents. AAH identified gaps in services for individuals facing barriers due to language, culture, economics, access to resources, and other inequities. Since then, AAH has been providing extensive community outreach, law enforcement connections, community education, information, toolkits, and most recently, a mobile app for reporting incidents in order to empower individuals and strengthen communities.
AAPI Culture Fest
In 2024, in partnership with the The Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC), ARC participated in the creation of the annual Denver AAPI Culture Fest to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. By 2026, the Culture Fest represented 18 different AAPI communities and was attended by 13,000 people who were able to learn about each AAPI culture group through education, cuisine, and entertainment.
“As a member of the Asian Roundtable of Colorado, I’ve experienced the power of bringing diverse Asian communities together through collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. ARC inspires meaningful connections and reminds us that every act of kindness is a powerful response to anti-Asian hate.”
Zula Weiser - Executive Director, Global Reach Mongolia
