Embracing the hopes and aspirations
of all Asian Pacific Americans since 1973
Embracing the hopes and aspirations of all
Asian Pacific Americans since 1973
Embracing the hopes and aspirations of all Asian Pacific Americans since 1973
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Welcome to OCA – San Mateo Chapter. Founded in 1973, the Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc. (OCA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3), non-partisan advocacy organization of concerned Chinese Americans. OCA is dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.
OCA Chapter of San Mateo County
The OCA San Mateo was established in 1987. To create a sense of community and embrace the aspirations of Chinese Americans here, the Peninsula Chapter has been very active in San Mateo County affairs, including several youth programs.
Speak and Lead with Pride Program
Application for our 2026 Speak and Lead with Pride program is now available online. Please visit our Speak and Lead with Pride webpage under ‘Youth Programs’ for more information.
The 2025 OCA San Mateo Scholarship have been awarded in June 2025. Please look for 2026 application in January.
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Established in 1987, the OCA San Mateo Chapter is one of the four chapters in the Bay Area and one of the seven chapters in California. OCA (Organization of Chinese Americans) is a national nonprofit nonpartisan, civil rights advocacy and educational organization dedicated to embracing the hopes and aspirations and advancing the social, political and economic well being of Americans of Chinese and Asian descent.
