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Working but Poor: Asian American Poverty in New York City
On October 28, 2008, the Asian American Federation issued a census-based report on poverty among Asian New Yorkers – a serious, complex issue not well-known to the general public. This first detailed analysis of 2006 American Community Survey and Census 2000 data on poor and low-income Asians in the city describes their demographic traits and patterns, many of which reflect differences from the general population in those income categories. Age, household type, housing costs, educational attainment, language, immigration and citizenship, and employment characteristics were examined. The report also discusses related policy considerations. The research was supported by of the C.J. Huang Foundation, the Ong Family Foundation, and United Way of New York City.

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Revitalizing Chinatown Businesses: Challenges and Opportunities
Based on a survey of more than 300 businesses; interviews with community, business and economic development leaders; and analysis of government data, this report examines Chinatown’s changing business environment, obstacles to improvement, and opportunities for enduring stability and growth. Receiving lead funding from The Carnegie Corporation of New York, as well as support from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, C.J. Huang Foundation, Cathay Bank Foundation and AT&T, the report reflects key input from business and policy advisory committees and The Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies of the University of California at Los Angeles. (June 2008)
Economic Characteristics Of Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Area
Supported by the the Citigroup Foundation, the C.J. Huang Foundation, and the AT&T Foundation, the Federation’s Census Information Center (CIC) has prepared a Census 2000-based analysis offering unprecedented detail on work-force participation, employment, earnings, income, housing, and occupational and industry representation of Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Area. The report covers the Asian American population overall and the six largest ethnic groups in the New York region. (November 2005)
Lessons Learned From A Program To Sustain Health Coverage After September 11 In New York City’s Chinatown
This study examines participation in a temporary health care program for workers in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood who were affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Research Department examined key factors in participants’ decision for enrolling in a program, including source of information, prior experience health insurance, and immediate health needs. Recommendations for implementing similar programs in the future were also included. Support for the research was provided by The Commonwealth Fund. (July 2004)
Asian American Mental Health: A Post-September 11th Needs Assessment
Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Federation assessed the mental health needs of September 11th victims' families of Asian descent and vulnerable groups in Chinatown, namely children, elderly and dislocated workers. The Research Department, along with a distinguished advisory panel of mental health experts, documented the unmet mental health needs and gaps in services making it clear that despite exhibiting need, Asian Americans have not adequately been connected to appropriate mental health care due to various barriers, including lack of linguistically accessible and culturally sensitive services. In addition, the Federation put forth suggestions for cultural and linguistic service strategies and policy recommendations for decision makers in both the private and public arenas. (September 2003)

Asian American Elders in New York City: A Study of Health, Social Needs, Quality of Life and Quality of Care
In collaboration with the Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College, this groundbreaking study of the Asian elderly examines their socio-economic characteristics, physical and mental health status, support networks, service utilization and service needs. (February 2003)
Chinatown One Year After September 11th: An Economic Impact Study
The report follows and incorporates results of the groundbreaking Chinatown After September 11th report, issued in April. The new report draws on numerous sources, including business and worker surveys, loan and grant data, and information from public and private relief agencies. Findings take into account experiences of more than 10,000 workers, and reflect collaboration with community, business, labor, policy and academic organizations. (November 2002)
Chinatown After September 11th: An Economic Impact Study
Drawing upon more than 30 data sources, including relief agencies and several community-based surveys, the study evaluated the extent of business and employment hardship stemming from infrastructure impediments and other factors. The study also examined the degree to which short-term assistance relieved economic distress for Chinatown, a community located less than ten blocks from the site of the World Trade Center. (April 2002)

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