# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Key Issues for AANIPI Communities Ahead of the Midterm ElectionsAbout this EventTogether We RiseAs we head into a pivotal 2026 midterm elections, AAUC brings together community leaders, experts, advocates, and allies from across the Sacramento region for a day of education and action.Why Now?AANHPI communities remain woefully underrepresented in elected office, despite being one of the fastest-growing populations in the country. Voting rights are under threat. Housing costs are the #1 concern for 69% of California’s AAPI adults. AAPI adults remain the least likely of any racial group to seek mental health care. These are the everyday realities shaping our families, our neighborhoods, and our futures.Expert-led Panel DiscussionsImmigration and Protection of Civil RightsPolitical Representation and Voting RightsCost of Living and AffordabilityAccess to Healthcare and Public BenefitsMental Health, Identity, and BelongingEach panel brings together subject matter experts to break down what’s really happening, how it impacts our communities, and, most importantly, what we can do through policy and action.Participating OrganizationsAsian Resources Inc.Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaThe League of Women Voters CaliforniaCalifornia Immigrant Policy CenterOpening Doors, Inc.OCA NationalOCA SacramentoAPAPAMy Sister's HouseCalMattersGreater Sacramento Urban LeagueHindu American FoundationThe Art of LivingMuslim Educational TrustCalifornia State University, SacramentoACAESUSAPhoong LawGolanco GlobalSacramento ObserverHmong Innovating PoliticsACC Senior ServicesMarket-style Table ExhibitsOrganizations will have tabletop exhibit space to present their top community issues and action plans directly to attendees. They will also be given a speaking slot on the program.The "Minnesota Model"This special presentation explains how Minnesotans built cross-sector coalitions during Operation Metro Surge to overcome the worst civic crisis in generations. We’ll present a blueprint that other communities can follow to affect change.Join us in Sacramento as we come together: diverse, united, and ready to shape what comes next.Who Should AttendThe AAUC Unity Summit is designed for community leaders, organizers, advocates, students, faith leaders, and anyone committed to strengthening minority communities.Agenda8:15 AM – Registration and Networking9:00 AM – Welcome9:15 AM – Panel Discussion on Cost of Living and AffordabilitySean Cremin, Research Analyst, Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaRegie Baloyos, Executive Director Asian Resources Inc.Gabriel Young, Policy Lead, MOSAICModerated by Sayali Amarapurkar, SEWA-AIFW10:05 AM – Panel Discussion on Mental Health, Identity, and BelongingDr. Lakshmi Malroutu, COO, Asian Pacific Community CounselingKao Ye Thao, Interim Executive Director, Hmong Innovating PoliticsVu Tran, Director, APPEX CSUSModerated by Jeannie Wong, Interim Executive Director, CSU ASAP11:00 AM – Table Exhibits11:30 AM – Panel Discussion on Access to Healthcare and Public BenefitsJosh Stehlik, Policy Director, California Immigrant Policy CenterOmar Altamimi, Senior Legislative Advocate, California Pan-Ethnic Health NetworkModerated by Rajeev Singh, Hindu American Foundation12:20 PM – Lunch and Networking1:20 PM – Panel Discussion on Political Representation and Voting RightsBobbie Singh-Allen Mayor City of Elk Grove, CAQuirina Orozco Councilmember City of West SacramentoJenny Farrell Executive Director League of Women Voters of CaliforniaModerated by Maya C. Miller, Political Reporter, CalMatters2:20 PM – Panel Discussion on Immigration and Protection of Civil RightsJessie Mabry, Chief Executive Officer, Opening Doors, Inc.Thu Nguyen, Executive Director, OCA NationalCynthia Choi, Co-Executive Director, Chinese for Affirmative Action/ Stop AAPI HateModerated by Yen Marshall, President, Asian American Unity Coalition3:10 PM – Break3:20 PM – The Minnesota Model presented by Sayali Amarapurkar, Ph.D., SEWA-AIFW3:50 PM – Closing Remarks4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Reception and Cultural PerformanceSession DescriptionsCost of Living and AffordabilityAAPI Data reports affordability as the top issue concerning the AANHPI community, ahead of personal autonomy and constitutional rights. High housing costs, grocery prices, gas, and healthcare premiums are squeezing AANHPI households. Many of them live in intergenerational settings, own small businesses, or work in low-wage industries. This panel unpacks how affordability has become a crisis, how it disproportionately affects immigrant and minority families who often have less generational wealth to fall back on, and what programs and policy solutions could ease the burden, including housing production, job training, wage protections, and targeted relief programs. Attendees will leave understanding how to advocate for their communities’ economic security.Access to Healthcare and Public BenefitsFederal policies, including H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are taking away Medicaid, food assistance, and other benefits from millions of lawfully residing non-citizens and humanitarian immigrants. By cutting these vital health and nutrition lifelines, H.R. 1 compounds economic pressure on low-income minority and immigrant households, significantly increasing their risks of long-term poverty and worsening health disparities. This panel will examine what’s driving these changes and what we can do to mitigate the harm. This includes providing multi-lingual outreach, enrollment assistance, legal support, trusted-messenger education, coordination among clinics, food banks, schools, and community organizations, and getting involved politically.Immigration and Protection of Civil RightsThe Trump administration is aggressively executing sweeping immigration enforcement policies through executive orders, expanded surveillance data, and a new public charge rule. These strategies focus on bypassing due process, pressuring local cooperation, and maximizing deportations. ICE uses automated data tools, such as license-plate tracking, to locate targeted individuals for detainment and deportation. A new Department of Homeland Security regulation allows officials to deny visas or green cards by broadly evaluating non-cash public benefits usage, like Medicaid and SNAP, alongside age, income, and health. This panel will address the constitutionality of these actions and offer concrete steps to protect vulnerable communitiesMental Health, Identity, and BelongingOf all racial groups in the United States, AANHPI adults are the least likely to seek mental health treatment. Many Southeast Asian families continue to carry the lasting effects of war, forced migration, refugee resettlement, discrimination, and intergenerational trauma. Combined with cultural stigma surrounding mental illness and limited access to culturally responsive care, these experiences can make it difficult for individuals and families to seek support. On top of that, the “model minority” makes policymakers blind to what’s going inside different AANHPI subgroups. This session moves beyond clinical definitions of mental illness to explore mental wellness as something rooted in cultural identity and a genuine sense of belonging. The panel will also advocate for more state and federal funding, increased language access, and grants for nonprofit service providers.Political Representation and Voting RightsThis panel discussion combines two related topics, political representation and voting rights. 7.2% of the U.S. population is AANHPI, yet they comprise less than 1% of elected officials. They are the least represented racial group in American government despite being one of the fastest-growing demographics in the country. At the same time, many eligible voters continue to face barriers related to language access, redistricting, voter education, and political engagement. This panel will outline concrete steps attendees can take to reverse these trends and build political power.The Minnesota ModelThe Minnesota Model refers to the cross-sectional civic mobilization that emerged in Minnesota in response to Operation Metro Surge. It involved the simultaneous, interconnected engagement of multiple layers of society working in coordination. This presentation will explain how Minnesota’s civic culture made it possible for coalitions to form organically and rapidly in response to a crisis, and how this dynamic can be replicated in other communities
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sacramento/2026-unity-summit-sacramento/100001996185938879
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 9 hours
  - Location: University Union Ballroom, California State University Sacramento
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Sacramento
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University Union Ballroom, California State University Sacramento
- **lat**: 38.5646342
- **long**: -121.4275257
- **full address**: University Union Ballroom, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at University Union Ballroom, California State University Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento?
  - **A:** 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento is organized by Asian American Unity Coalition.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sacramento, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Unity Summit Sacramento sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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