In response to the rise in AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) hate crimes, Mi Li has partnered with Hate Is A Virus on a Community Action Fund to raise US$1 million for the AAPI community.

“Now more than ever, we need to unite and show our support to those in need,” she said. “As a human being, it is our duty to support one another and come together.”

“Kelly matched the first US$25,000 in donations to help kick-start the fund,” Hseih told STYLE. “Our #StopAsianHate initiative isn’t only for the AAPI community, it’s for all of us. Uniting against hate in any community shows our solidarity as a whole.”

“#spreadasianlove proud to stand with @kanelk_k and @kellymili,” said Kreider on Instagram. He has also has been involved in Clubhouse fundraisers for the AAPI community.

“Giving back is in my blood – it is an intrinsic part of who I am and I feel so humbled and grateful to be able to do so in my own little ways, whether it be mentoring kids in after school programmes, or helping to provide better access and equal opportunities to early childhood education for underprivileged communities,” she said.

“There are many, many philanthropic leaders in Los Angeles – I am constantly inspired by their generosity and creativity in ways of giving back. Bling Empire is a project to promote cultural diversity – and it has been an incredible and fun adventure,” she continued.

Chiu’s mother was heavily involved in philanthropy. “I grew up with the adage that to whom much is given, much is expected. From a very young age, I volunteered in soup kitchens, elderly homes, churches and hospitals. She taught me that we are not measured by how much we have, but how much we can give to others. As I grew older, I was able to utilise my resources in more expansive ways.”

“We surprised over 80 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente hospital with the help of Dr Ho … I so appreciate their work and dedication. In light of the many racist attacks – I myself have a been a victim of an attack – on the Asian community, I would like to stress that many of us Asians make up the health care workers. They treat and serve the community regardless of race or religion,” Lim told STYLE.

He continued: “Everyone should aspire to be just as compassionate to one another. Whatever race or colour you might be, we are one people and one race. Let’s protect each other from these racist attacks and not just stay silent.”

Lim just created a face mask collaboration with Vi-Mask and is donating part of the proceeds to charity.

Cherie Chan and her fiancé, Jessey Lee, have spent a lot of time working with The Watts Foundation that works with low-income communities in the southern Los Angeles neighbourhood of Watts.

“Jessey and I have made big donations and are planning a charity event with them this year, along with Rolls-Royce,” she enthused. “I love supporting Watts. During an event which we (Religion Tequila) sponsored, I connected with a lot of underprivileged children and it absolutely broke my heart,” she told STYLE.

During the pandemic, Lee’s company, Bresatech made donations to Children’s Medical Center Dallas and the Austin Street Center. They are also actively involved with Bowers Museum, Disneyland and Toys for Tots Purist Group.

“Jessey and I are extremely passionate about any charity related to helping children,” Chan noted.

Before Chan met Jessey, she would pack school supplies and make an effort to visit local orphanages wherever her and her mum travelled. “We actually did some during my birthdays. It was a wonderful experience.”

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