To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, Matches explored local eateries in Manhattan's Chinatown and sampled a variety of authentic cuisine, curated by Mott Street Girls.  Food is a great way to share our rich culture and we're proud to support local AAPI small businesses. 

May 2024

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Ye Ye taught Matches how to make dumplings & spring rolls. She explained the ingredients and demonstrated every step. Bigs & Littles worked together to wrap all the dumplings & spring rolls. AMC volunteers cooked and served up the final product.

February 2024

AMC partnered with Building Beats, a Brooklyn based non-profit focused on empowering youth through music, to host a workshop at BBBS of NYC. The workshop leader taught digital music making, song arrangement, basic music theory/structure, sampling, writing, and recording. High School Littles partnered with their Bigs to use a web-based app to create a track. 

October 2023

Charades, Battleship, Cards against Humanity, and more! Experts also taught the basics of Hong Kong style Mahjong. Featuring food from Yaya Tea, Jing Fong and Spongies Cafe -- plus a free open bar with Bailey's, Crown Royal, Don Julio, Moshi, Recess, Tanqueray.

We also launched AMC Merch! T-shirts ($15) and 15 oz mugs ($20) are available at AMC meetings/events.

October 2023

Matches and affinity group leaders went to Citi Field to watch the Mets wrap up their series with the Angels! Citi Field also celebrated the 18th Annual Taiwan Heritage Day with a Spirit Award, Honorary First Pitch and National Anthem performance from cellist Kenneth Kuo.

August 2023

AMC's signature fundraiser is a cultural celebration honoring immigrant heritage, through food and music. Over 200 attendees enjoyed premium open bar, 10 food tastings, live performances, games, raffles, prizes and more! Co-hosted with Latinx Bigs.

June 2023

Our matches attended a special event with Olympic ice-skating medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani, who co-wrote "Amazing". The beautifully illustrated picture book highlights the achievements of Asian American Pacific Islanders who have made invaluable contributions. Hosted by Welcome to Chinatown.

June 2023

A group outing for Matches of all ages and ethnicities, in Manhattan's Chinatown in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. Mott Street Girls hosted a guided tour highlighting important historical & cultural landmarks. Featuring Chinese cuisine from Jing Fong and Yaya Tea.

May 2023

Hosted by AMC and the New American Program (NAP), this annual celebration is held to offer Bigs, Littles and their families the opportunity to have fun together. 

This event features activities, crafts, games, prizes and a Chinese lunch buffet from Jing Fong.

January 2023

To celebrate National Mentoring month, AMC co-hosted a recruitment event with Young Professional Committee (YPC) at Five Iron Herald Square.

Attendees enjoyed free drinks and snacks, while practicing their golf swing on the high-tech simulators.

January 2023