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Located at: 154 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004



Little Bangladesh Small Business Research Report

SAN is proud to launch SABZ (South Asian Small Business Support Program), a resource hub providing access to capital, technical assistance, training and coaching to small business owners/operators and entrepreneurs in Little Bangladesh and beyond.

Small Biz Report – Lil B’Desh (1)Download

SAN opened the Little Bangladesh Community Development Center on 154 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA 90004 in July of 2023 with the assistance of the Los Angeles County Poverty Alleviation Initiative Grant. We hosted a festive Grand Opening in August of 2023! The grant has allowed us to work with community members at a grassroots level and identify ways of addressing their needs and the root causes of poverty. We are very excited to bring our years of relationship-building with the Little Bangladesh community together in such an impactful way. 

According to 2020 Census data, over 5.4 million South Asians live in this country. California has the largest South Asian population of any state, & Los Angeles has the fourth largest South Asian population of any metropolitan area in the United States. Southern California’s South Asian community is mainly foreign-born. Groups with significant proportions of immigrants include Bangladeshis (83%), Sri Lankans (79%), Pakistanis (74%), & Indians (73%). Bangladeshi immigrants are among the most underserved South Asian groups in Southern California. These ethnic groups also have high rates of limited English proficiency (LEP). From 2000 to 2010, the number of LEP South Asians in Southern CA grew due to linguistic isolation, high level of poverty, lack of transportation access, limited knowledge of services & legal system.

Bangladeshi community members identified the following barriers to alleviating poverty: English language proficiency, lack of knowledge of basic computer skills, lack of knowledge of how to search for jobs/build resumes, and a lack of inexpensive childcare. Community members identified these barriers specifically for women/mothers and the need to have both parents working in order to alleviate poverty and begin to create savings for themselves and their families.  

The Bangladeshi Communities project proposal is as follows: 

Community members need a central location in which they can receive culturally and linguistically appropriate education and child care services. 

A Community Center that can be a one stop shop for:

  • Resume/career building skills, interview skills
  • Basic computer skills (create an email, utilize word processing/excel, search and submit job applications)
  • Financial literacy and budgeting 101
  • English as a second language classes
  • Public benefits application assistance such as CalWORKS,
  • Proper technical skills in order to retrieve better paying jobs. 

The initial phase will also be to secure 10 long-term Bangla-speaking volunteers to host a series of in-person classes on the topics previously mentioned, designating two classes a week for each topic for a duration of 8 weeks. Classes will be held in the evening hours on weekdays as well as on the weekends in order to reach more community members in need. 

Community members wish to achieve the following outcomes: 

  1. Increased capacity to understand and speak English, especially for women
  2. Basic understanding of computer and browsing knowledge (how to create an email, search, utilize word processing and excel)
  3. Have a strong resume, interview skills and confidence as well as an understanding of where and how  to apply for jobs 
  4. Knowledge of public benefits,  stress and anxiety coping mechanisms
  5. Better paying jobs to support themselves and their families, a better understanding of finances and how to budget and save money
  6. Community building in the form of increased social interaction, sharing best practices and employment opportunities from one community member to another 

We plan to host a Job Fair in the Spring of 2024. SAN will work with community leaders and partners to host employers and companies looking for prospective employees in Downtown Los Angeles. 

If you are interested in volunteering to teach classes, take classes, or participate in the Job Fair as a company or individual, please contact Jannatul Maoa at jannat@southasiannetwork.org or call 562-403-0488 ext 301


লিটল বাংলাদেশ কমিউনিটি ডেভেলপমেন্ট সেন্টার

সাউথ এশিয়ান নেটওয়ার্কের উদ্যোগে, লস এঞ্জেলস কাউন্টি দারিদ্র্য বিমোচন অনুদানের সহায়তা্‌  ২০২৩ সালের জুলাই মাসে  ১৫৪ সাউথ ভারমন্ট এভিনিউতে (লস এঞ্জেলস, ক্যালিফোর্নিয়া ৯০০০৪) লিটল বাংলাদেশ কমিউনিটি ডেভেলপমেন্ট সেন্টারের পথচলা শুরু হয়েছে। এ উপলক্ষ্যে একই বছরের অগাস্ট মাসে আমরা উৎসবমুখর পরিবেশে আমাদের নতুন শাখার কার্যালয়ের গ্র্যান্ড ওপেনিং এর আয়োজন করি। উক্ত অনুদানের মাধ্যমে আমরা তৃণমূল পর্যায়ে কমিউনিটির সদস্যদের সাথে কাজ করে তাদের দারিদ্র্য সহ অন্যান্য সমস্যার মূল কারণ চিহ্নিত করে; সেইসব সমস্যা সমাধানের লক্ষ্যে যথাযথ উদ্যোগ গ্রহণের সুযোগ পেয়েছি। লিটল বাংলাদেশ কমিউনিটির সাথে আমাদের দীর্ঘদিনের সম্পর্ককে এত সুন্দর একটা কার্যকর উদ্যোগের মাধ্যমে উদযাপন করতে পেরে আমরা সত্যিই অনেক আনন্দিত।  

২০২০ সালের আদমশুমারির তথ্য মোতাবেক যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে ৫.৪ মিলিয়নের বেশি সাউথ এশিয়ান বাস করেন। স্টেটগুলোর মধ্যে সবচাইতে বেশি সংখ্যক সাউথ এশিয়ান বাস করেন ক্যালিফোর্নিয়ায়। আর যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মেট্রোপলিটন এলাকাগুলোর মধ্যে সাউথ এশিয়ানদের সংখ্যার হিসেবে লস এঞ্জেলসের স্থান চতুর্থ। সাউদারন ক্যালিফোর্নিয়ায় বসবাসরত সাউথ এশিয়ান কমিউনিটির বেশিরভাগ সদস্যরা মূলত অভিবাসী। উল্লেখযোগ্য সংখ্যক অভিবাসীদের মধ্যে আছেন, বাংলাদেশি (৮৩%), শ্রীলংকান (৭৯%),  পাকিস্তানি (৭৪%), ইন্ডিয়ান (৭৩%)। সাউদারন ক্যালিফোর্নিয়ায় সাউথ এশিয়ান দেশগুলোর মধ্যে বাংলাদেশি অভিবাসীরা সবচাইতে কম সুবিধাপ্রাপ্ত একটি গোষ্ঠি।  সাউথ এশিয়ান কমিউনিটির সদস্যদের মধ্যে ইংরেজি ভাষা দক্ষতার (এলইপি) ক্ষেত্রে উল্লেখযোগ্য মাত্রায় সীমাবদ্ধতা রয়েছে। ২০০০ সাল থেকে ২০১০ সাল পর্যন্ত ভাষাজনিত বিচ্ছিন্নতা, উচ্চমাত্রার দারিদ্র্য, সঠিক পরিবহন ব্যবস্থার অভাব, সামগ্রিক পরিষেবা এবং আইনি সাহায্যের বিষয়ে সীমিত জ্ঞানের কারণে সাউদারন ক্যালিফোর্নিয়াতে ইংরেজি ভাষায় অদক্ষ এশিয়ানদের সংখ্যা আরো বৃদ্ধি পেয়েছে।  

বাংলাদেশি কমিউনিটির সদস্যরা তাদের দারিদ্র বিমোচনের ক্ষেত্রে বেশ কিছু প্রতিবন্ধকতা চিহ্নিত করেছেন। সেগুলো হলো- ইংরেজি ভাষায় অদক্ষতা, প্রাথমিক কম্পিউটার জ্ঞানে অদক্ষতা, কীভাবে চাকরি খোঁজা যায়/সিভি তৈরি করা যায় সেই বিষয়ে জ্ঞানের অভাব, এবং সুলভ  চাইল্ডকেয়ারের অভাব। বিশেষতঃ নারীরা এইসব প্রতিবন্ধকতার সম্মুখীন বেশি হচ্ছেন বলে কমিউনিটির সদস্যরা জানিয়েছেন। নারীদের পিছিয়ে পড়ার কারণে পরিবারগুলোতে স্বামী-স্ত্রী দুজনে একযোগে কাজ করতে পারছেন না, যা তাদের সঞ্চয়ে প্রভাব ফেলছে এবং দারিদ্র বিমোচনের পথ আরো দীর্ঘ ও কঠিন হচ্ছে।  

সুতরাং, বাংলাদেশি কমিউনিটির দারিদ্র্য বিমোচনের লক্ষ্যে আমাদের প্রকল্প প্রস্তাব হলোঃ 

কমিউনিটির সদস্যদের এমন একটি সেন্টার প্রয়োজন যেখানে তারা সাংস্কৃতিক ও ভাষাগতভাবে উপযুক্ত শিক্ষা ও চাইল্ড কেয়ারের সুবিধা পাবে।  

এমন একটি কমিউনিটি সেন্টার আমাদের দরকার যা ‘ওয়ান স্টপ শপের’ আদলে কমিউনিটি মেম্বারদের বিভিন্ন প্রয়োজনীয় বিষয়ে সাহায্য করবে; যেমনঃ 

  •  চাকরির জন্য রেজিউম/জীবনবৃত্তান্ত লেখা, 
  • ক্যারিয়ার গঠনের দক্ষতা বৃদ্ধি এবং ইন্টারভিউ দক্ষতা, 
  • দ্বিতীয় ভাষা হিসেবে ইংরেজি শিক্ষার ক্লাস, 
  • মৌলিক কম্পিউটার দক্ষতা (ইমেইল খোলা, ওয়ার্ড এবং এক্সেল ব্যবহারে দক্ষতা, কাজ খোঁজা এবং আবেদন পত্র অনলাইনে সাবমিট করা্‌  
  • পাবলিক বেনেফিটের আবেদনে সহায়তা; যেমন- ক্যালওয়ার্কস , 
  • অর্থনৈতিক বোঝাপড়া বৃদ্ধি  এবং সঠিকভাবে পরিবারের বাজেট তৈরির প্রাথমিক জ্ঞান , 
  • ভালো বেতনের কাজ পাওয়ার জন্য যথাযথ প্রযুক্তিগত দক্ষতা বৃদ্ধি। 

প্রাথমিক পর্যায়ে, দীর্ঘমেয়াদে ১০ জন বাংলা ভাষাভাষী স্বেচ্ছাসেবকের সাহায্যে উপরে উল্লেখিত বিষয়গুলো নিয়ে সিরিজ ক্লাসের আয়োজন করা হবে যেখানে কমিউনিটির সদস্যদেরকে হাতে কলমে প্রশিক্ষণ দেয়া হবে। প্রতিটি বিষয়ের জন্য আট সপ্তাহব্যাপী প্রশিক্ষনের ব্যবস্থা হবে এবং প্রতি সপ্তাহে দুটি ক্লাসের আয়োজন করা হবে। আমাদের ক্লাসগুলো হবে সন্ধ্যায় যেন কমিউনিটির সদস্যরা নিজেদের প্রয়োজনীয় কাজ শেষে ক্লাসে অংশ নিতে পারেন। 

কমিউনিটির সদস্যরা আশা করেন এই প্রশিক্ষণগুলোর শেষে সদস্যরা নিম্নে উল্লেখিত ফলাফলগুলো অর্জন করতে পারবেঃ 

১। ইংরেজি বোঝার এবং ইংরেজিতে কথা বলার ক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধি পাবে (বিশেষতঃ নারীদের জন্য)

২। কম্পিউটার এবং ইন্টারনেট অপারেটিং এর ব্যাপারে প্রাথমিক জ্ঞানলাভ করবে ( ইমেইল একাউন্ট তৈরি, ইন্টারনেটের সঠিক ব্যবহার এবং ওয়ার্ড আর এক্সেল সংক্রান্ত দক্ষতা)। 

৩।  চাকরির জন্য একটা ফলপ্রসূ রেজুম/জীবনবৃত্তান্ত তৈরি করতে পারবে।  

৪। বিভিন্ন সরকারি সুবিধাদি সম্পর্কে পরিষ্কার ধারণা পাবে, যা তাদেরকে চাপ এবং উদ্বেগমুক্ত থাকতে সাহায্য করবে। 

৫। নিজের এবং পরিবারের জীবনমান উন্নয়নে আরো ভালো বেতনের চাকরির সুযোগ বাড়বে। সেই সাথে সঠিক বাজেটিং এবং অর্থনৈতিক জ্ঞান তাদেরকে আরো আত্মবিশ্বাসী করে তুলবে। 

৬। ইতিবাচক সামাজিক যোগাযোগ বৃদ্ধির মাধ্যমে কমিউনিটির সদস্যরা একে অন্যকে চাকরি সহ নানান ক্ষেত্রে সাহায্যের হাত বাড়িয়ে দেবে যার ফলে একটি সমৃদ্ধ, শান্তিপূর্ণ ও সচেতন কমিউনিটি তৈরি হবে। 

২০২৪ সালের স্প্রিং-এ আমরা একটা চাকরিমেলার আয়োজন করতে যাচ্ছি। এই লক্ষ্যকে সামনে রেখে, কমিউনিটির নেতা এবং অন্যান্য সংগঠনের সহযোগিতায় সাউথ এশিয়ান নেটওয়ার্ক লস এঞ্জেলস- ডাউনটাউনের এই মেলায় নিয়োগকর্তা এবং বিভিন্ন চাকরিদাতা কোম্পানিগুলোকে আমন্ত্রণ জানাবে। এই মেলার মাধ্যমে প্রশিক্ষণপ্রাপ্ত কমিউনিটির সসদ্যরা নিয়োগকর্তাদের সাথে সরাসরি যোগাযোগ করতে পারবেন। 

আপনি যদি এই ক্লাসগুলোতে অংশ নিতে চান অথবা স্বেচ্ছাসেবী প্রশিক্ষক  হিসেবে আমাদের সাথে কাজ করতে চান অথবা আমাদের আসন্ন চাকরিমেলায় নিয়োগকর্তা হিসেবে যোগ দিতে চান তাহলে আমাদের সাথে যোগাযোগ করুন-

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Geared towards serving, supporting, uplifting, and educating Southern California's South Asian community

In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month, S In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness month, SAN’s EMH team brings to you “When Therapy meets Tradition” 

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness highlights the unique mental health struggles, systemic barriers, and historical trauma faced by communities of color, while advocating for culturally sensitive care. 

Oftentimes, in our communities challenges with mental health can be seen as a personal weakness or moral failing. A lot of us grew up believing that asking for help meant something was wrong with us. That struggling should stay private. That healing was something you did quietly. But the thing is...our communities have always believed in mental wellness. 

Lighting agarbatti, sharing chai with friends, oiling your hair, or listening to temple bells, qawwali, or classical music are just a few practices that have been woven into our traditions for centuries. These everyday rituals continue to bring a sense of comfort, connection, and cultural continuity across generations.

These traditions aren’t replacements for therapy or medical care. But they remind us that healing has always existed in our culture 🤍🪷

#bipocmentalhealthawarenessmonth #traditionmeetstherapy #southasiannetwork #southasian #mentalhealth
FREE RESOURCE FAIR IN LOS ANGELES 🥳☀️ We are so e FREE RESOURCE FAIR IN LOS ANGELES 🥳☀️

We are so excited to host a Community Resource Fair! This is a free community event featuring health screenings, wellness & prevention resources, job opportunities, career development and other wellness-focused resources designed to bring together and support members of the community.

Event Details:
📍Location: Los Angeles City College: 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
☀️Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Whether you’re stopping by for resources, volunteering, or just wanting to connect, everyone is welcome 🥳

#southasiannetwork #freeevents #freelaevents #resourcefair
We’ve been seeing so many new faces around here, a We’ve been seeing so many new faces around here, and we’re so happy to have you here 🪷

Welcome to South Asian Network! Whether you’re new to our community or have been with us for years, we wanted to take a moment to share who we are, why we do this work, and how we support our community ❤️

For over 35 years, SAN has grown from a small community effort into an organization rooted in advocacy, healing, resources, and connection. But at the heart of everything we do is the same belief: South Asian communities deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. Swipe through to learn more about SAN and the work we do.

🤝 Follow along for community stories, resources, and ways to get involved :)
What today looked like! Standing up for what’s r What today looked like! 

Standing up for what’s right rarely looks like the movies. More often, it looks like ordinary people showing up after work, between family responsibilities, and in the middle of busy lives because they know staying silent isn’t an option. Today our community gathered outside the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles for a vigil standing in solidarity with the students leading protests across India.

This was our small way of telling students in India: we see you, we hear you, and we’re with you. But it can’t end with one vigil or one post. Keep learning. Support the organizations on the ground that are documenting what’s happening and providing aid. Keep sharing their stories. Solidarity is something we choose, over and over again.

@southeranetwork @psl_losangeles @cluejustice @indiainla @inquilaab.la @peektv_in @cluejustice @indianconsulatetoronto @indianconsulateseattle @inquilaab.la @hindusforhumanrights @indiainla
On July 24, 2026, community members gathered outsi On July 24, 2026, community members gathered outside the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles for a vigil and rally organized by South Asian Network (SAN) in solidarity with the students leading protests across India.

Students are demanding a more just, accessible, and equitable education system. Their voices deserve to be heard, and their right to organize must be respected. We call on student organizations, campuses, and communities across the United States to stand in solidarity with students in India.

The rights to peaceful assembly, protest, and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. We stand in unconditional solidarity with the students of India whose courage, resilience, and collective action continue to inspire movements for justice around the world.

Photo Credits: @remledbymeme

@southeranetwork @psl_losangeles @cluejustice @indiainla @inquilaab.la @peektv_in @cluejustice @indianconsulatetoronto @indianconsulateseattle @inquilaab.la @hindusforhumanrights @indiainla
INQUILAB ZINDABAD!! To the students in India: we s INQUILAB ZINDABAD!!
To the students in India: we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.

To South Asian communities and organizations across the U.S.: we hope you’re listening, amplifying these voices, and showing up in solidarity. The courage of students demanding justice deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

@southeranetwork @psl_losangeles @cluejustice @indiainla @inquilaab.la @peektv_in @cluejustice @indianconsulatetoronto @indianconsulateseattle
INQUILAB ZINDABAD!! To the students in India: we s INQUILAB ZINDABAD!!
To the students in India: we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.

To South Asian communities and organizations across the U.S.: we hope you’re listening, amplifying these voices, and showing up in solidarity. The courage of students demanding justice deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

#jantar #jantarmantarprotest #studentprotest #southasiannetwork 

@southeranetwork @psl_losangeles @cluejustice @indiainla @inquilaab.la @peektv_in @cluejustice @indianconsulatetoronto @indianconsulateseattle
LOS ANGELES VIGIL AND RALLY IN SOLIDARITY WITH STU LOS ANGELES VIGIL AND RALLY IN SOLIDARITY WITH STUDENTS IN INDIA 🗣️✊🏽‼️
A local resident who has come out today in support A local resident who has come out today in support of the students!! 

LOS ANGELES RALLY AND VIGIL IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE STUDENTS PROTESTING ACROSS INDIA!!
We are gathered here in front of the Indian Consul We are gathered here in front of the Indian Consulate in Los Angeles to call for a vigil in solidarity with the students protesting on the streets of India.
We urge student organizations, community groups, and individuals across the United States to stand in solidarity with their counterparts in India. The struggle for accessible, equitable, and just education transcends borders. When students’ voices are suppressed anywhere, it is a concern for all of us.

Join us in standing together for educational justice, democratic rights, and the freedom to peacefully advocate for a better future.

#jantarmantar #studentprotests #justiceforstudents ##southasiannetwork
‼️CALL TO ACTION‼️ Join us in front of the Indian ‼️CALL TO ACTION‼️

Join us in front of the Indian Consulate (707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017) on Friday, July 24th at 11:00 AM for a vigil action in solidarity with the students on the streets in India. We urge student groups and communities in the United States to stand in solidarity with their counterparts in India. The fight for educational justice and equity transcends borders, and it is crucial to support each other!! 

We stand in unconditional support and solidarity with the students in India who are courageously fighting for a fair and equitable education system. The right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights that must be upheld. 

📍INDIAN CONSULATE LA (707 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017) 
🗓️ JULY 24th | 11:00 AM

PLEASE SHARE AND AMPLIFY THIS MESSAGE 🗣️
FREE MONTHLY LEGAL CLINICS in partnership with @ad FREE MONTHLY LEGAL CLINICS in partnership with @advancingjusticesocal 🗣️👩‍⚖️

Are you looking for legal assistance? Our monthly legal clinic is here and offers free consultations & resources for individuals seeking help with citizenship, family adjustment, and other immigration matters!! 

Please call us at 562-404-0488 to book your appointment with an attorney from @advancingjusticesocal 

#legalclinic #freelegal #southasiannetwork #nonprofit #immigration
You might be losing wages at work and not even rea You might be losing wages at work and not even realize it.

Missed breaks. Unpaid overtime. Working off the clock. Missing pay stubs. These are some of the most common workplace violations affecting workers across California.

Through our California Workplace Outreach Project educational series, we’re breaking down worker rights, wage protections, and workplace safety information so you can better understand what you’re entitled to on the job. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more information about wage theft, workplace protections, safety rights, and resources available to workers in California.

Follow along, save this post, and share it with someone who could benefit from knowing their rights. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing these issues, please reach out to us! 
📞562-403-0488
📧 saninfo@southasiannetwork.org 

California Workplace Outreach Project | Educational Series on Worker Rights & Safety 

#workersrights #workplace #southasiannetwork #safety #californiaworkers
LA FOLKS, this one’s for us!! We’re so excited t LA FOLKS, this one’s for us!! 

We’re so excited to be attending this special screening of THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM PT at @laemmleglendale.

The evening will feature a live musical performance by Composer Bobak Lotfipour @bobak____ , followed by a Q&A with Director Karla Murthy @karlamakingstuff and Bobak, moderated by Composer and Podcaster Jad Abumrad @jadabumrad 

The event is co-presented by David and Mary Brancaccio, with introductory remarks by David Brancaccio and a poem read by Mary.

We can’t wait to experience this beautiful evening and hope to see you there!

The Gas Station Attendant: @gasstationdoc
A co production with: @itvsindies @firelight_media @caamedia
Directed, Edited and Produced by: @karlamakingstuff
Producer: @rajalpitroda
Original Music: @bobak____
Executive Producers: @geetagandbhir @djrekha
Cinematography: @karlamakingstuff @aw_fredericks @andysarjahani raulpazpastrana
Consulting Editors: Francisco Bello @aw_fredericks
Story Consultant: @goodtalkthanks
Additional Editing: @pegahpas
Music Supervisor: @konsonantmusic
Sound Design: @chobanstagram
Music mix: @gooddannys
Colorist: Samuel Gursky @bradfordoperations
Poster: @yentanpics

With support from:
@nyscouncilonthearts
@economichardship
@chimaerafilms
@inmaatfoundation
@womenmakemovies
@yaddotoday

#thegasstationattendant #southasian #cinema #southasiandocumentary #nowplaying
Many South Asian families navigate learning disabi Many South Asian families navigate learning disabilities and developmental delays in silence, not because support doesn’t exist, but because stigma often makes it harder to ask for help.

At our recent AWAZ Town Hall, families, caregivers, and community partners came together to talk openly about:
• Understanding developmental and behavioral needs in children
• Challenging stigma and denial in our communities
• Ways parents and caregivers can better support their children
• Emergency preparedness for families, including personalized planning, communication needs, local safety resources, and immigration-focused Know Your Rights information

A special thank you to representatives from @frankdlantermanrc, @westsidefrec, @kyccla and @apctc for sharing their expertise and connecting families with available resources.

These conversations help build stronger, more informed communities and remind families that seeking support is a sign of care, not weakness.

💛 Save this post for future reference.
🪷 Share it with a parent, caregiver, or loved one.
Celebrate the beauty of Bharatanatyam while suppor Celebrate the beauty of Bharatanatyam while supporting a meaningful cause. ✨

Saturday, August 1, 2026
7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $30

We’re honored to share that net proceeds from this performance will benefit SAN helping us continue our work to advance health, empowerment, and social justice in our communities. Thank you @sahanagupta_ for choosing us 🤍

Come experience an inspiring performance and make a difference at the same time. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Trailblazers, we are looking for you 👀🫡 We’re acc Trailblazers, we are looking for you 👀🫡

We’re accepting applications for SAN’s Youth Leadership Program!! This is a a year-long opportunity for young people (ages 14 to 22) to develop leadership, advocacy, research, organizing, and community engagement skills while working on projects that impact the South Asian community.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, get involved in the community and gain leadership skills, this is the program for you 🫵

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply or share with someone who’d be a perfect fit!! We can’t wait 🥳

#internship #southasianyouth #layouth #youthproject #sanyouth
We hosted our first Health Camp in Santa Ana this We hosted our first Health Camp in Santa Ana this June, and our hearts are so full! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and poured so much love into this day. We’re so happy and grateful to have shared this moment with our community.

A special thanks to our screening partners @apahcucla, @ecnpurpose and @westcoastdental as well as all of our amazing community partners for their partnership and support, we truly couldn’t have done this without you. This first health camp was about more than services; it was about connection, empowerment, and equity.

A huge thank you to the Islamic Center of Santa Ana for allowing us to use their space to host this event! 

We can’t wait to grow this with you and see you again next year! 🤗💪

@projectopenwide @olivecommunityservices @chirla_org @mercyhealthofficial @shfboc @santaanacollege @worldrelief @cathyduong @scuhs @caloptima

Photo Credit: @attabikshah
There are some moments when staying on the sidelin There are some moments when staying on the sidelines simply isn’t an option. The fight over birthright citizenship was one of those moments. For generations, the 14th amendment has made a simple promise: if you’re born in the United States, you’re a citizen. It’s a principle that has helped define our country for more than 150 years and has given millions of families a sense of belonging, security, and hope.

When that promise was challenged, organizations across the country stepped up to defend it. SAN was proud to be one of them. We joined the amicus brief led by the South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) because we believe constitutional rights are worth protecting, especially when they affect the communities we serve every day. Our Executive Director, Shakeel Syed, also traveled to Washington, D.C., and stood outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments, alongside advocates and partners from across the country who came together to defend this fundamental principle.

We’re proud that SAN  had the opportunity to add our voice to that effort, because this is exactly why organizations like ours exist, to show up when our communities need us, to speak up when rights are threatened, and to stand alongside partners working toward a more just and inclusive future.

This work doesn’t end with one court case. It never does. But moments like this remind us that when communities come together, our voices matter. And that’s something worth celebrating. 

We are not done. The fight continues. We pledge to continue to stand on the right side of history & invite you to stand with us by supporting us.
SAN IS HIRING!! We’re growing and we’d love for SAN IS HIRING!! 

We’re growing and we’d love for you to grow with us! We’re looking for a

1. Immigration Attorney &
2. Family Law Attorney

If you’re passionate about serving the community, making an impact, and working with a team that truly cares, this might be your sign! We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and driven professionals ready to make a difference every day 🧡

📩Apply today or share this someone who would be a perfect fit! 

Learn more on our website or click the link in our bio to apply!

#southasiannetwork #workwithus #hiring #lajobs #southasiannonprofit
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