CFAD (Cambridge Families of Asian Descent) and Cambridge SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) collaborated with the Cambridge Public School District to create a more effective school budget feedback process. The revised format aimed to increase parent/caregiver participation and input through comprehensive budget presentations and active small group discussions.  

CFAD (Cambridge Families of Asian Descent) cosponsored a Cambridge School Committee candidate forum with the Cambridge Families of Color Coalition (CFCC); Cambridge SEPAC; and the Chinese American Association of Cambridge. Candidates were invited to answer questions addressing specific concerns of each affinity group.

The 3rd annual Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival (CSAF 2024) celebrated AANHPI Heritage Month through a culinary journey exploring Asian food. Events included meeting & cooking with local chefs; food tastings from Hawaiian to Malaysia to Ughur cuisine; and a screening of documentary Off the Menu: Asia America. The Festival was organized by CFAD, Somerville Asian Families Network (SAFN); Somer Viva; Dear Asian Youth (DAY) Club of Somerville High School; and Pan Asian Club (PAC) of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

Visit the Camberville Festival website to learn more.

In January 2022, CFAD hosted a Zoom letter writing party to advocate for Coalition for Anti-Racism, Equity and Justice in Education (CARE) sponsored Massachusetts state bills supporting ethnic, culturally appropriate, and anti-racism curriculum in K-12 education.  Although the session was well-attended and many letters sent to state legislators, Cambridge School District administration and local news outlets, the bills ultimately failed to move out of committee.