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Home » About » Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision

South Asian Network (SAN) is a community based organization advancing the health, emotional & mental well-being, and civil rights of South Asians in Southern California. 

Our Vision

SAN believes in self-sustaining communities who actively raise their voices, take leadership and challenge social injustices, both within and beyond the South Asian community.

Given the multiple identities of gender, sexuality, class, religion, ethnicity and language in the diverse South Asian communities, SAN commits to challenging multiple oppressions throughout all its efforts. Starting internally, SAN challenges biases within the South Asian community. Furthermore, SAN works externally to address broader social injustice and build alliances between South Asians and other communities in Southern California and nationally who struggle for long-term social change.

Our Services

  • Covered CA and MediCAL enrollment
  • Assistance with applying for public benefits
  • Elder Care Support Services 
  • Case management support for victims & survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking
  • Mental & Emotional Health Support & Therapy Services
  • Referral services for legal aid in family & immigration law
  • Court Accompaniment & Social Services Support
  • U.S. Citizenship application assistance
  • Community Organizing 
  • Nonpartisan voter education, engagement & mobilization
  • COVID-19 Relief

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Medi-Cal update! We can help you begin your applic Medi-Cal update! We can help you begin your application today, reach out to us!

#medical #socal #healthcare #healthcareforallnow #california #southasian #nonprofit #socalnonprofit #applicationassistence
Some food for thought this Independence Day. 🇺🇸 #independenceday #july4th #happyindependenceday
Pictures from SAN's Pride Rally 2022! 🏳️‍🌈Pioneer Blvd was louder, brighter and definitely prouder as we were joined by @saharacares , @satrangsocal & @cpaforg along with other members of our community in promoting the visibility of the South Asian queer community. A big thank you to everyone who came out to make this possible. #punintended #queerrightsarehumanrights #southasiannetwork #nonprofit #southerncalifornia #pride #pridemonth
Final Pride Spotlight for this year! We hope you w Final Pride Spotlight for this year! We hope you were able to find comfort in representation and learn something new about our spotlighted LGBTQ members.

#representationmatters #bisexualrepresentaion #Pride #pride2022 #nonprofit #southasian #southasianrepresentaion
06.24.2022 #roevwade #abortionrights #humanrights 06.24.2022 #roevwade #abortionrights #humanrights #advocacy #nonprofitorganization #southerncalifornia #southasiannetwork
The weekend was colorful & vibrant for SAN as we s The weekend was colorful & vibrant for SAN as we spent great quality time with our community! 

We spent Friday prayers at The Islamic Center of Santa Ana @icsa.youth & on Saturday, we tabled at Hot Person Summer Event, a fashion-forward resource fair and gender-affirming clothing swap centered on addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ BIPOC community members in Orange County, held by @vietrainbowoc 

On the same day, SAN’s EMH Unit conducted a workshop on Intergenerational Trauma & Self Defense at the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley, hosted by @cpaforg. Swipe to see us do what we do best: Spread awareness and reaffirm our presence and support for our community. 🤝 #communityservice #socialservice #nonprofitorganization #southerncalifornia #southasiannetwork #socal
Our team is growing! Visit the link in our bio to Our team is growing! Visit the link in our bio to find the full JD or contact us to learn more. 

#southasian #jobopening #nonprofitcareer #socal #nonprofit #domesticviolencesupport #sexualassaultsupport #newjob #hiring
Today we commemorate the emancipation of African A Today we commemorate the emancipation of African American slaves across the United States. The celebration began in 1865 in Texas and is now recognized as a federal holiday. We must take this opportunity to recognize the Black activists that paved the way for other communities of color in this country. SAN stands strong in solidarity during this continuous fight against inequality and the racism that still pollutes our society today.

#juneteenth #juneteenth2022 #blm #southasian #solidarity #activism #nonprofit #socal #california
Join us for our 2022 Pride Celebration! March star Join us for our 2022 Pride Celebration! March starts at 130, Speakers at 230 & lunch at 3! If you have any questions please contact Tanya at (562) 403-0488 ext. 217

#pride #lgbtqpride #pride2022 #southasianpride #representation #nonprofit #southerncalifornia #california #artesia #cerritos #SouthAsianLGBTQ
Looking into the roots of these problems. It's tim Looking into the roots of these problems. It's time to start having these important conversations.

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#pridemonth #pride2022 #southasian #lgbtq #immigrants #southasiannonprofit #socal #california
Pride Spotlight continues! This weeks spotlight is Pride Spotlight continues! This weeks spotlight is on Urvashi Vaid who recently passed this year, leaving behind a great legacy of activism and pride. 

#pride🌈  #southasian #pride2022 #gayrepresentation #nonprofit
Let's talk about representation in the LGBTQ+ comm Let's talk about representation in the LGBTQ+ community.

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#southasian #lgbtq #pridemonth #pride2022 #southasianrepresentation #representaionmatters #southasiannonprofit #southerncalifornia
Our Civil Rights Unit (CRU) Program Assistant Shak Our Civil Rights Unit (CRU) Program Assistant Shakuntala Chugani conducting Round 2 of ESL Classes to help our community prepare for their naturalization interviews! 🇺🇸 If you or anyone you know, needs assistance with regards to citizenship applications or prepping for your interview, reach out to SAN for help at every step on the way! #communityfirst #esl #uscitizenship #southasiannetwork #southerncalifornia #nonprofit
Week 2 of Pride Spotlight! Who's seen @nbcthegoodp Week 2 of Pride Spotlight! Who's seen @nbcthegoodplace :)?

#pride🌈 #pride2022 #bisexualpride #southasian #southasianrepresentation #representationmatters
This past weekend, SAN staff visited three Gurdwar This past weekend, SAN staff visited three Gurdwaras in LA Count including @khalsacarefoundation and @nanak_sadan_sikh_temple to help our community members with Covered California & Citizenship queries, along with talking to them about all of SAN’s services. We hope to reach as many South Asians as we can! #nonprofitorganization #southerncalifornia #southasiannetwork #socal #communityservice

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