At The Bittermelon, we believe in empowering our youth through project-based activism that raises awareness of Asian American identities and histories. With mentorship support, Westchester teens are given opportunities to lead existing programs or pitch new project ideas individually or with friends! Through our collaborative work, students gain hands-on experience leading projects that builds confidence, empathy, and teamwork.
The Bittermelon is an established not-for-profit that is 100% volunteer-run. Reach out to join us!
PVSA Certifying Organization
All Bittermelon volunteer hours qualify for the nationally recognized President's Volunteer Service Award. To learn more about this award, click here.
The Bittermelon is an established 501c3 as of September 2023 and 100% volunteer run. We are a young organization, but powerful in what we stand for. We hope you will support us.
BTW, if you're wondering why we're called The Bittermelon, it's because the bittermelon is a special vegetable that is eaten by many Asian American communities. It's something a lot of us can identify with - and also it's fun. Our new logo was designed in house by our veteran student mentor, and we love it!
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Thank you!
