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CAAAV: Organizing Asian Communities is a grassroots organization founded in 1986 by Asian women to empower working-class Asian immigrants in neighborhoods like Chinatown and Astoria against systemic racism, gentrification, and violence. Through initiatives such as the Chinatown Tenants Union and the Astoria Tenants Union, CAAAV focuses on building neighborhood power to defend against speculative development and fight for affordable housing. With a commitment to developing leadership within these communities, CAAAV emphasizes intergenerational organizing that includes youth as vital leaders in campaigns and actions. The organization strives to create a safe and healthy environment for all residents by amplifying tenant voices and fostering community solidarity. Generated from the website