New York Gov. Hochul gives $10M to Asian American groups impacted by COVID
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving $10 million to Asian America organizations.
New York state is giving $10 million to organizations that serve Asian American communities.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Americans across the country have had to cope with discrimination and violence against their communities.
The funding comes at a crucial time for organizations like the Asian American Federation (AAF), which have served as a safety net for many throughout the pandemic.
"People are not leaving their homes, there's tremendous anxiety and we're just on edge all the time," Jo-Ann Yoo, the executive director of Asian American Federation, told ABC News. AAF is one of several organizations that will receive and distribute the funding.
