Our Mission

OCA – greater Los Angeles (OCA-GLA) is the local chapter of OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates, a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APA) in the United States. OCA-GLA has fostered the active participation of APAs in both civic and national matters, striving to instill a sense of social responsibility in the APA community through leadership opportunities and community empowerment activities. From its inception in 1991, OCA-GLA has made an impact in the greater LA area through community service, advocacy and organizing, education and leadership development.