Unified Asian Communities

10/25/2025

Good morning, fellow community members and friends.

Two of our beloved UAC Executive Board members, who have devoted themselves in the past several years to the Asian and Immigrant communities in Maine, are in need of assistance.

Here is the link to the Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/0628f92b6
This will provide background on Theresa and Soeun Kim’s situation.

Please share this post with others and consider donating (if able)! 🧡

And, take care of yourselves and those around you. It’s very much needed at this time for everyone to be a community and support one another.

My name is Rainee, a long-time friend of Theresa, and with permission from the… Rainee Hicks needs your support for Support the Kim Family's Forced Relocation

10/23/2025

Happening right now!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S7UrgZLlSleWmR-FaQSg4A?_x_zm_rtaid=ODWtQe6LQ6q4i9Ox4fpKJA.1761258607836.82b0b23a0746755322b2a3342fd7e0e3&_x_zm_rhtaid=903 #/registration

10/22/2025

Sharing! SNAP EBT will not be issued for November.

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has notified every state - including Maine - that November funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, will not be issued at this time. Learn more from our latest press release: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/news/due-federal-government-shutdown-usda-notifies-states-snap-benefits-wont-be-issued-november-tue-10212025-1200

10/18/2025

📖Bring your friends! We have another book discussion for “The Making of Asian America” this coming Thursday, Oct 23 from 6:30-7:30pm!

We are happy to have anyone join, even if you haven’t read the book yet and are just interested to learn more about Asian America and everyone else’s experiences! 🧡

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S7UrgZLlSleWmR-FaQSg4A

Hope to see people there!

09/15/2025

🎉🎉 Super excited for community members Samantha and Bobby!! 🎉🎉

In Buxton, stop by and see the many beautiful options! 💐💐💐💐🌷🌷🌷

Welcome to Bonny Eagle Shopping Center, Wild Begonia Floral Studio. Today is opening day! The shop is absolutely beautiful

09/11/2025

🎉🎉 Congratulations Jordan aka Mr. Tuna! 🎉🎉🎉

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GbPp9ZnxZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Two Maine restaurants have made the New York Times list of the top 50 restaurants in the country.

09/01/2025

🎉🎉 So exciting for the community!! 🎉🎉

With a heart full of gratitude, I’m excited to share that Buena Vista Store, named after my beloved hometown in Bohol, a Filipino and Asian Grocery Store built with love and community in mind, will soon be opening its SECOND branch!

What started as a small dream has grown because of your continued support, kindness, and trust. We can't wait to serve more of our kababayan and share the flavors, memories, and culture we proudly carry with us.

"Buena Vista Grocery Store: Your Everyday Connection to Home!"
Location: 1012 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401, USA

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

Tomorrow!

08/20/2025

🙌🏻🙌🏻Sharing for one of our amazing partners!! Dinner, conversation and community building!! See link below for tickets! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Our largest fundraiser is less than one month away—have you bought your ticket yet? https://donorbox.org/events/742900/steps/choose_tickets

Join us on Sept. 18 as we recognize and celebrate MPA members, ally organizations, and elected leaders from across the state who have fought hard for progressive values. The money we raise from our annual dinner allows us to continue powering our work to fight Trump's agenda and empower people all over Maine to be leaders in their communities.

You can buy individual tickets, sponsor a table, and/or buy an ad in our program book—all proceeds benefit Maine People's Alliance and our work. https://donorbox.org/events/742900/steps/choose_tickets

08/15/2025

A reminder that this is happening next Saturday!

08/15/2025

Please join us next Saturday, August 23rd in a Zoom Book Discussion for Parts One and Two of Erika Lee’s book: “The Making of Asian America: A History”!

Here is the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KrDjODl5TsO7R0M7j2vULg

We look forward to discussing and building community with you all!