Our Roots in Motion.
YAC is a youth-led program of API Legal Outreach (APILO), founded in 1975.
Since 1997
Inheriting the Legacy
YAC began in 1997. We believed that youth were the experts of their own lives. We started by addressing domestic violence in Asian and Pacific Islander homes.
As our members grew, we realized that violence in the home is connected to systems outside the home. To heal, we must address gentrification, policing, and the erasure of our histories.
YAC 2.0
A Political Home
In 2025, we shifted from a service program to a political home.
From Service to Solidarity
We organize alongside Black, Indigenous, and Latinx kin.
Trust as Currency
We choose communication and care over strict, punitive rules.
Safety as Practice
We build safety through relationships, not surveillance.
Our Parent Organization
About API Legal Outreach (APILO)
API Legal Outreach (APILO) is a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit. We provide legal representation, social services, and advocacy rooted in cultural and language access.
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Immigrant Rights
Legal representation for asylum, naturalization, DACA, and removal defense.
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Violence Against Women
Survivor-centered support for people experiencing domestic violence and stalking.
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Housing
Legal support for housing stability across the Bay Area.
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Senior & Disability Rights
Services for public benefits and elder abuse prevention.
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Human Trafficking
Legal support and advocacy for survivors.
Step Into the Legacy.
Belonging here is not just about inclusion. It is a political commitment to building power across generations.