Our AAPI Partners.

For the past few years, Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) has been our dedicated AAPI non-profit partner, receiving the majority of proceeds from Asian Festival on Main. With over 25 years of impact, AALEAD has supported thousands of AAPI youth through mentorship, summer programs, and after-school initiatives. The organization’s unique focus on identity development, educational empowerment, and leadership opportunities—particularly for youth from low-income and historically underserved backgrounds—has earned national recognition and support from influential leaders. As the only organization of its kind in the Washington, DC metro area, AALEAD continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of the youth it serves.