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Asian Americans Advancing Justice LA (AAAJLA)Legal assistance for low income community membersB: 213-977-75001145 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
Asian Americans Advancing Justice OC (AAAJ OC)Legal assistance for low income community membersB: 714-587-20501626 E 4th St
Santa Ana, CA
Adult Protective ServicesCrisis intervention; assistance with police reportingH: 213-351-5401
F: 213-738-6485
The American Domestic Violence Crisis LineInternational toll free domestic violence crisis line that abused American women & children can call by contacting the regional AT&T operator in their country of residence and ask to be connected. The crisis line operates from 10pm to 6am, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For corresponding operating times in your country of residence, please visit our website at www.866uswomen.orgH: 866-USWOMEN
866-879-6636
3300 NW 185th, # 133
Portland, Oregon 97229
California Youth Crisis Line24-hr intervention counseling, info and referralH: 800-843-5200
ChildHelp National Child Abuse HotlineChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Community Legal Aid SoCAL(CLA Socal)In addition to providing Know Your Rights workshops, they provide legal assistance through their legal advice Hotline, legal document preparation, and take on a limited number of cases for representation. (Family Law, Economic Maintenance, Immigration, Health, Seniors, etc)H: 800-834-5001 communitylegalsocal.org
DCFS Child Abuse HotlineDCFS Child Abuse Hotline
Elder Abuse HotlineElder Abuse Hotline
L.A. County DV Hotline24-hr hotline, crisis intervention, info and referralsH: 800-978-3600
L.A. County Elder Abuse Hotline24-hr hotline, information and referrals for elder abuse victimsH: 800-992-1660
L.A. DV Resource & Info Line24-hr hotline, crisis intervention, info and referralsH: 888-944-7575
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice Legal assistance for low income community membersB: 323-980-3500
F: 323-980-3510
Legal Aid Foundation – Asian Pacific Islander UnitLegal assistance for low income community membersB: 323-801-7974
F: 323-936-6898
National DV HotlineInformation and referralH: 800-799-7233
Orange County Child Abuse Hotline24-hr hotline: general information on child abuse, referrals, and reporting of child abuse to the department of child and family servicesH: 714-940-1000
Orange County Domestic Violence Safety Plan Hotline24 hr hotline: general information on domestic violence, assistance with making a safety plan, and shelter referralsH: 800-978-3600
Pride Institute (LGBTQIA+)24-hr hotline, assistance with challenges and traumas faced within the LGBTQIA+ communityH: 952-900-4325
pride-institute.com
Rape / Sexual Abuse / Incest National Hotline (RAIN)24-hr hotline to connect caller to nearest servicesH: 800-656-4673
Rape Hotline24-hr hotline, crisis intervention, support groups, therapy, self-defense, info and referralH: 626-793-3385
F: 323-462-8434
Suicide Prevention Center24-hr hotline, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and referral, bereavement groupsH: 310-391-1253
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline24-hr hotline, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and referral, bereavement groupsH: 800-273-8255 suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Teen LineTeen to teen counseling, referral, hrs 6pm-10pmH: 800-852-8336
B: 310-855-4673
Teen Line / Hotline Help CenterTeen to teen talk line M-F 4pm-10pm; crisis line is 24 hrs. call 714-639-4673H: 714-639-4673
B: 714-639-8336
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+)24-hr hotline, assistance with challenges and traumas faced within the LGBTQIA+ communityH: 1-866-488-7386 thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
Ventura County Child, Elder, & Dependent Adult Abuse Hotline24 hr hotline: General information and referrals for elder and child abuse victimsH: 805-654-3200
Victims of Crime Resource CenterInfo and referral, info on funds available to victimsH: 800-842-8467
F: 916-739-7066
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Across South Asia, many communities are celebratin Across South Asia, many communities are celebrating the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. 🌸🌾 From Baisakhi and Naya Barsha to Pohela Boishakh, Puthandu, Vishu, Bihu, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Navreh, Cheti Chand, and Aluth Avurudu, this season marks renewal, harvest, and fresh beginnings.

South Asian Network celebrates the rich diversity of traditions in our communities and wishes everyone celebrating a joyful and prosperous new year! 

Did we miss a celebration? Let us know in the comments ❤️
We’re proud to join over 40 AANHPI partner organiz We’re proud to join over 40 AANHPI partner organizations in uplifting this important community conversation.

Join us for the AANHPI California Gubernatorial Forum on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at World Mission University. This nonpartisan forum creates a meaningful space for California’s gubernatorial candidates to engage directly with AANHPI communities and address the issues that matter most to our families, health, safety, and future.

📍 World Mission University
🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

RSVP at the link in bio / QR code on flyer.

#southasiannetwork #SAN #AANHPI #southasiancommunity #gubernatorialforum
Our Executive Director Shakeel Syed, joined partne Our Executive Director Shakeel Syed, joined partners, advocates, and community leaders in Washington, D.C. at the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment.

A special thank you to @saajco for organizing and bringing advocates together for this important moment.
Organizational Statement on Gender Based Violence, Organizational Statement on Gender Based Violence, Accountability, and Community Care.
SAN on the ground at Capitol Hill. Our Executive SAN on the ground at Capitol Hill.

Our Executive Director Shakeel Syed and Deputy Director Hina Ahmad are joining partners from across the South Asian Coalition to elevate the urgent issues impacting our communities from immigration and labor rights to community safety.

Spaces like this are more than briefings, they are opportunities to challenge harmful narratives, advocate for just policies, and build power across movements.
Grateful to stand in community with organizers, advocates, and leaders committed to dignity, equity, and justice for all. 

#southasiancoalition #capitolhill #immigrantjustice #communitypower #southasiannetwork
South Asian Immigration Briefing with Congressiona South Asian Immigration Briefing with Congressional Official Jayapal & Meng by ASATA Power and the South Asian Coalition
So much love for our SAN family 💛 Thank you to ev So much love for our SAN family 💛

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed up, and made Family Night so special. From laughter to performances to all the little moments in between, we felt the community so deeply.

A special thank you to our dancers, SAN youth Sana and Anoushka, Pomona College volunteers, and Byron Lee for adding so much joy to the evening.
We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see you at future events 💛
So much love for our SAN family 💛 Thank you to ev So much love for our SAN family 💛

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed up, and made Family Night so special. From laughter to performances to all the little moments in between, we felt the community so deeply.

A special thank you to our dancers, SAN youth Sana and Anoushka, Pomona College volunteers, and our magician Byron Lee for adding so much joy to the evening.

We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see you at future events 💛

#southasiannetwork #familynight #southasiancommunity #nonprofit #communityevent
Eid Mubarak from all of us at South Asian Network Eid Mubarak from all of us at South Asian Network 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and countless blessings. May this day be filled with warmth, community, and moments that bring you closer to what matters most.
This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who have shaped our lives in ways both big and small. To our ammis, dadis, nanis, didis, and all the women who have loved us, guided us, and held us through life’s many moments.

So much of our strength comes from them. From the lessons they shared to the love they gave so freely, their impact lives on in our families, our communities, and the paths we walk today.

This month, and every month, we celebrate the women who came before us and the ones who continue to inspire us every day.

#womenshistorymonth #southasiannetwork #san #southasiancommunity #southasiannonprofit
FAMILY NIGHT HAPPENING NOW 🥰🎈!! Come thru folks we FAMILY NIGHT HAPPENING NOW 🥰🎈!! Come thru folks we will be here until 8 PM!
Important benefit updates for 2026. Changes to Me Important benefit updates for 2026.

Changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh may affect eligibility, enrollment, and work requirements. If your full-scope Medi-Cal ended in December 2025, you may still be able to restore your coverage, but you MUST  take action by March 31, 2026.

For assistance:
 📞 (866) 613-3777
 🌐 BenefitsCal.com
Visit DPSS LA County for more information and resources.

SAN is here to help as well! Call us at 562-403-0488 if you have any questions!! 

#southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit #medicalchanges #southasiancommunity
Ek chutki sindoor ki keemat tum kya jaano, Ramesh Ek chutki sindoor ki keemat tum kya jaano, Ramesh Babu…but yummy food, games, crafts, and a whole night of community? That’s priceless 😉

Join us for SAN Family Night, bring the whole family!

March 15 | 5–8 PM
Buena Park Community Center
RSVP: tinyurl.com/sanfamilynight or click the link in our bio!! 

See you all there 🌷

#sanfamilynight #southasian #communityevent #southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit
Earlier today, we joined legislators, advocates, a Earlier today, we joined legislators, advocates, and community partners at a press conference announcing SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, introduced by Sasha Renée Pérez.

The legislation is named in honor of Masuma Khan, a longtime community member who was detained in a private immigration detention facility despite having no criminal record. During her detention, she experienced severe conditions, including lack of access to medication, proper meals, and adequate clothing.

SAN is proud to co sponsor SB 995 and to stand alongside Masuma and her family in advocating for accountability and humane treatment in immigration detention facilities. The bill would strengthen California’s ability to inspect private detention facilities and enforce basic health, safety, and labor standards.

We remain committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of immigrant communities.

First slide photos by: @ericanders 

#SB995 #MasumaKhanJusticeAct #ImmigrantJustice #SouthAsianNetwork #CommunityAdvocacy
Before the organizing, the advocacy, the programs, Before the organizing, the advocacy, the programs, and the long days of showing up for our community… there were these photos. 💛

Today for Employee Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating the incredible humans behind the work at South Asian Network. From connecting families to resources, to advocating for justice, to creating spaces for healing and empowerment, this team makes it all possible 🌷

We’re grateful for the heart, dedication, and care each person brings to our community every day. (And yes, they were all adorable back then too🥹)

#southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit #employeeappreciationday #southasian
Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant colors, lau Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant colors, laughter, and moments that bring our community closer together. 
From all of us at SAN, may this Festival of Colors remind us of the joy that comes from celebrating one another.

Happy Holi 🌷✨
What an incredible afternoon of solidarity, courag What an incredible afternoon of solidarity, courage, and community! 💛 

On February 21, SAN, alongside @aapiequityalliance and @vietriseoc, brought our neighbors and families together to show that when we stand united, we are unstoppable.

Together, we send a clear message: we belong, we protect one another, and we move forward as one. Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out our strength is in our solidarity. 

And this is just the beginning! We will continue fighting for justice, equity, and the safety of our communities.

A huge shoutout to our amazing dhol player @jupgonthebeat,
🥁 whose beats carried our message of care, courage, and collective power across the crowd, your rhythm reminded us all of the heartbeat of our community.

#southasiannetwork #iceoutofartesia #communityrally
#southasiansunite #communitypower
ICE OUT OF ARTESIA MARCH AND RALLY LIVE STREAM ICE OUT OF ARTESIA MARCH AND RALLY LIVE STREAM
HAPPENING TOMORROW 💥📢‼️ In partnership with @aapi HAPPENING TOMORROW 💥📢‼️

In partnership with @aapiequityalliance and @vietriseoc , South Asian Network is bringing our community together to show that solidarity is power!! 

This is a moment to show up for one another and to remind ourselves that community is built through care, courage, and collective action.
When we gather, we send a powerful message: we belong, we protect one another, and we move forward together. 

We come together to remind our families and neighbors that they are not alone and that our community stands firmly behind them. Our collective presence is an act of care, courage, and accountability.

February 21, 2026 
18173 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701
3:00–4:00 PM
Ramadan Mubarak from the South Asian Network! May Ramadan Mubarak from the South Asian Network!

May this month bring you peace, reflection, and spiritual growth. Wishing all those observing a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan!
 
#ramadan #southasiannetwork #southasiannonprofit #southasian #community
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